Joining direct selling companies is a great source of extra income. It only requires little or no capital and there is no education requirement or qualification needed, so almost anyone can join. It is also great as a sideline for those with a regular day job. There is no fixed time; you can work anytime […]
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4 Bad Things You Should Know about Credit Cards
Wondering if credit cards are bad for you? Are you considering applying for a credit card? If you think you’ve got it all under control, there are some dangerous things about using credit cards, so it’s important for you know them. Read these 4 things you should know before you start using your credit card. […]
5 Steps for Lending Money to Friends and Family
Updated 19Jul2017 Has a close friend or family ever approached you to borrow money? Having trouble saying “no”? Do you feel stuck in an awkward situation? Many people suggest that you should never lend money to friends or family members. This is a perfect example why: when it’s time for repayment, things can get very […]
7 Big Money To-Dos For Women in their 20s
Today’s guest post comes to us from Kyle Kam of Moneymax.ph, your go-to website for comparing credit cards, personal loans, insurance and other products. Pinays enjoy a level of equality not shared by other women in many countries. That’s because the Philippines ranked 7th out of 145 countries in the 2015 Global Gender Gap Report. […]
How to Start Investing in Your 20s
So how can you start investing? Investing in your 20s is easier than you think. It isn’t complicated at all. It all starts with a common sense guide to good financial habits, which is the groundwork for successful investing habits over your lifetime. Whatever good habits you learn about managing your money in your 20s, […]
Where to Start Investing When You’re Broke
Having saved a lot of money in savings before discovering the power of investing, I really haven’t thought twice about minimum funding requirements. I just dumped my money into a mutual fund account and just started to enjoy watching it grow. However, for those whose margin between cost of living and monthly income is razor […]
Are you Interested in Dividend Investing?
If you are looking for a way to make some passive income, then dividend investing may be for you. Dividend investing is one way of earning and making money in the stock market. It is when you buy a company’s stock that pays dividends. Many large companies have dividend paying stocks, so it’s not difficult […]
5 Financial Tips for Young Professionals
Graduating from college is an exciting time – no more studying, finding your first real job and of course a nice salary. All this new found time and money can invite bad money habits. Below are some money management tips to get you (yuppies) started on the right track. 1. ‘If you can’t pay for […]
How Much Time Does it Cost?
Have you ever thought of measuring the cost of something based on the number of hours you needed to work to purchase it? It can be incredibly disappointing, but sometimes it’s a great measure to see whether something is really worth it. Let’s assume using the minimum daily wage (in NCR) of Php 465 (8 hour work […]
Are You Financially Literate?
Do you really know anything about what to do with your money? I graduated from one of the top universities in the Philippines. However, it did little, or rather, nothing to prepare me for basic financial realities. OK, I’m not talking about the stock market, mutual funds or insurance. I’m talking about the basics – […]