Topic: finance

Paying It Forward: When Cash is NOT King

Paying It Forward: When Cash is NOT King

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Aug 20 08:32 AM

Despite frantic marketing promotions from banks and other companies that issue credit cards, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas 2017 Financial Inclusion survey reported only a 0.1 percent growth from 8.43 million active credit cards in 2016 to 8.44 million by 2017. Read more »

Can You Storm-Proof Your Wallet?

Can You Storm-Proof Your Wallet?

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Aug 13 08:28 AM

If you’re one of many who suffered being stuck in traffic for hours these recent weeks, or had to walk from knee-high to waist-high floodwaters as we experienced one monsoon or typhoon after another, you’re not only wasting time or risking your health. Your wallet is also taking a beating. Read more »

PH shares snap 4 weeks of gains

PH shares snap 4 weeks of gains

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 12:17 AM

Local stocks held quite well amid the negative risk events but the peso weakened despite the higher rates from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Read more »

Understanding the Salary Deductions on Your Payslip

Understanding the Salary Deductions on Your Payslip

MoneyMax.ph
Updated as of Aug 09 02:35 PM

If you’re trying to stretch your budget for the family, it’s important to track your monthly take-home pay. Scrutinize the earnings and deductions on your payslip to make sure the deductions aren't more than what’s authorized by law. Read more »

5 Money Taboos Around Ghost Month

5 Money Taboos Around Ghost Month

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Aug 09 08:41 PM

Acquiring anything from a car to a house during the month is not advisable, and not just physical assets but even a spouse! No weddings are celebrated during Ghost Month because it is believed that whatever you come by will likely bring you bad luck, and that goes for a wife or husband too. Read more »

The state of financial inclusion (or exclusion) in PH

The state of financial inclusion (or exclusion) in PH

Text by Art Fuentes; Infographic by Pamela Ramos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 04:08 PM

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) financial inclusion survey, conducted every 2 years, shows again how excluded a big majority of Filipino adults are from the financial system. But the BSP is urging banks to do something it.  Read more »

5 Ways Paying in 'Gives' Makes Financial Sense

5 Ways Paying in 'Gives' Makes Financial Sense

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Jul 30 08:18 AM

Even among friends, it is easier to buy or sell something when you agree to a "four-gives" payment period or longer. But while it may be easier on your pocket, not all installment purchases are good for you.  Read more »

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