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Money

March 10

Mikaela Martinez Shares Financial Advice To Wives

"Ladies. It’s never too late!" Mikaela said.

Recent posts of entrepreneur and model Mikaela Lagdameo-Cruz on Instagram are hinting that she is now a single mom of three, especially when she posted in January this year that she is "alone but strong."In February, she started sharing about moving into
Preschooler

August 10

5 Lessons To Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy

‘Good money habits start in childhood’: A financial literacy advocate shares how her parents did it

Ryan Kaji, a 10-year-old who does toy reviews on You Tube, earned $29.5 million in 2020 alone. Nyla Hayes is a 13-year-old artist who, this year, sold one of her digital portraits as non-fungible token or NFT for a whopping $6,621.70 (Php
Money

July 7

This Couple Received P1.2M Cash As Wedding Gift

Yes, you read that right. P1.2M not in check, not in gift certificates, but in cold cash.

The last week of the “Wedding Month” was capped off with a trending story that made the netizens say, “Sana all!”: a couple from Valenzuela City received a total of P1.2M cash as a gift on their wedding day!Yes, you read that
Big Kids

June 20

These Books Will Teach Your Kids To Be Financial Literate

Here's the answer to "Why don't they teach financial literacy in school?" You can teach it at home!

When we start teaching our kids about the value of money while young, they will develop the right attitude and behavior around finances early on. It is for this reason that two women came together to introduce a series of financial literacy
Real Parenting

May 24

Dads' Tips On Managing Household Finances

It's the dads turn to get real on how to budget at home.

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Real Parenting

April 7

Should Gender Roles Still Exist In The Family? Dads Weigh In

'Ano yun? Magugutom lang pamilya natin doon'

The traditional and stereotypical roles of couples in the home—where the husband is the provider and the woman takes care of the children—have evolved through the centuries. While progress in breaking down gender stereotypes has been slow, the pandemic, in a way,
Real Parenting

March 9

Rica Peralejo On Supporting Parents Financially: It Depends

'This is really conflicting, lalo na pagka nagka-anak kasi diyan mo naman mafi-feel na lumalaki na yung gastos'

Supporting one’s parents financially is culturally ingrained in many Filipino families. This culture is partly anchored on the concept of reciprocity. Parents support their children throughout their lives, so it is only natural to reciprocate their sacrifices by giving back once the children
Money

May 17

Vilma Santos Shares Valuable Financial Advice

She learned a lot from that chapter in her life.

If there's one lesson the Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos would like to share with the younger celebrities, it's how to properly handle their money.In an exclusive interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) via Zoom last April 28, 2021, the 67-year-old
Money

February 24

Heart Evangelista Recalls Having Only P40 In Her ATM

"Ang hirap kumita ng pera."

In dermatologist Dr. Aivee Teo's latest Youtube entry, Heart Evangelista recalls how she struggled financially back in 2007—at one point, she even only had P30 in her ATM! This happened when she was filming her teleserye Hiram na Mukha, where she played the role of Carissa, a
Money

October 20

Sarah Geronimo Learned To Handle Personal Finances After Marriage

Her mindset and priorities have shifted now that she’s no longer single.

They say money management is a crucial skill worth developing especially for young couples who will manage a household in the future. For Sarah Geronimo, 32, learning how to handle money and finances only came after her marriage, despite her almost two
Money

December 27

These 3 Books Will Teach You How To Save More Money In 2020

Improve your money smarts in the new year!

Everyone wants to be well-disciplined in handling finances so we never have struggle with our budget each month. If you need a little help with handling money, these books may come in handy. Available at Fully Booked, Php1,379The quality of life experiences and
Money

December 26

How To Be More Financially Fit In The New Year

Keeping track of your daily expenses is one habit you can start.

As fun as the holidays are, they also require quite a bit of spending (and even splurging), leaving some parents feeling a bit financially vulnerable. The good thing is the holidays are also a chance to start over, so even if you
Money

December 5

What You Need To Do With Your Money Before The Year Ends

End 2019 with some smart financial moves.

We always talk about starting the new year right, but before 2020 arrives, make it a point to be smart about how you end 2019, especially when it comes to your finances. Here are two things you need to do with your
Money

November 22

I'm Thinking Of Getting A Housing Loan. What Terms Should I Look For?

Our expert gives sound advice on how to manage your finances

We all have goals and dreams for our families, among them: purchasing a car, getting a house and lot, or building a home we can call our own. These big-ticket items often necessitate that we take out a loan from a financial
News

September 2

Yasmien Kurdi Money Matters

But she makes sure to allot money for their individual needs, too.

“Dapat hindi tayo nagbibilangan,” Yasmien Kurdi replied to reporters when asked about how they handle finances in their home. The actress has been married to airline pilot Rey Soldevilla since 2012.The 30-year-old mom of one told Pep.ph that as is typical with
Money

August 9

5 Tips Para Mas Madaling Makautang ng Pera

5 tips para mas madaling makautang ng pera

Tumataas ang presyo ng mga bilihin pero ang kita niyong mag-asawa ay pareho pa rin. Kapag ganito ang kalagayan, hindi maiiwasang magipit lalo na kapag biglang may nagkasakit na anak o may malaking gastusin sa eskwela.Kapag kapos ang budget, kanino ka pwedeng
Money

June 1

Money Stress and 3 Ways to Cope With It

If you can’t sleep at night worrying about money, here are simple tweaks that can help you become more financially savvy.

Raising a newborn is enough to keep any mom all night, but so is stressing about finances. Debt, spending habits, and (the lack of) savings, are a few of the most common sources of financial anxiety among adults, at least, in the
Money

March 24

Insurance for Women

Here are five facts that prove gender equality matters for every woman's wallet.

At age 64 and a few months shy of her retirement, the executive director of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) recently shared her one regret when it came to securing her financial future.“I regret I did not take insurance seriously at
Love & Relationships

November 18

Chiz Escudero Heart Evangelista Have A Prenup

Heart Evangelista has learned to manage her finances, and she credits husband Senator Chiz Escudero for teaching her.

Heart Evangelista is a reformed shopper.If, in the past, the actress admitted to not knowing how much she spends or where her money goes, Heart is now trying to keep a tighter hold on her purse strings."Everything in my life is budgeted,"
Money

August 1

How to Set Your Money Priorities Right When You're a Parent

Setting your money priorities become more important than ever when you're a mom or dad.

The family budget has changed significantly in the last decade or so. Besides the fact that the prices of commodities have increased exponentially, our priorities have also affected the way we spend money. For example, the introduction of K to 12 in

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