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Money

March 12

Parents, Kids Are Not Your Retirement Fund Reminds TV Host

Her quick and short comment earned praises from social media users

It was a quick exchange during Eat Bulaga’s ‘Bawal Judgmental’ segment that social media users caught and turned into a viral. The segment showed the noontime show mainstay co-host Maine Mendoza interviewing a participant, a 25-year-old mom of five kids who gave
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
Money

December 16

Money Expert: Teach Kids To Give Non-Monetary Gifts

Here's why this financial expert says gifts for kids don't have to be about the money

The season for gift-giving is almost here!It’s ironic that as the expert for personal finance of Smart Parenting Board of Experts, my maiden article is about non-financial gift giving. This is to emphasize that value is not merely measured through monetary or
Money

August 9

3 Money Lesson To Teach Kids Through E-Wallets

Kids between the ages of 7 and 17 are now eligible to have a GCash Jr. account. Here are 3 money lessons you can give them along with this responsibility!

GCash on Monday launched Gcash Jr., an e-wallet made for kids and teens, in an effort to provide young Filipinos a secure way to manage their finances and transact online.Unlike the original version which is only available to Filipinos aged 18 and
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
Money

April 24

How To Teach Kids About Saving Money And Achieving Savings Goals

Here's one way to kickstart financial literacy among kids.

Saving money is one of the most important financial habits you need to master to build wealth effectively. While the concept of putting aside money is easy to grasp, saving is actually one of those things that can be easier said than
Money

March 31

How To Know If You Need To Buy Health Insurance Plan For Your Kid

A mom and an insurance consultant says getting a health plan for kids 'gives me, a parent, peace of mind.'

We all know the saying, 'health is wealth.' And this resounded even more in the past two years as we reeled from the health effects of COVID-19. For a mom and insurance consultant, this type of unexpected event is the main reason
Money

March 16

Rica Peralejo On Weaning Her Family From Financial Support

‘What a thing to carry in your heart,' shares Rica about the time she had to withdraw support so she can rest and study.

How do you wean your parents or family member from being financially dependent on you? This was the delicate topic discussed in Episode 3 of Poprica, the YouTube program of celebrity mom and Smart Parenting’s Editor-At-Large, Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio.In the last episode, Rica
Money

October 21

Should I Continue Paying For My Parents' Utility Bills Now That I'm Married?

Caught in a bind? Our experts impart their financial wisdom

Money is always a tricky topic to discuss. And if that isn’t hard enough, try throwing in family and friends into the mix (what a mess, for sure!). Luckily, with our financial experts’ advice, you can sort out these sticky situations if
Money

April 7

Cash Loan Online: How to Shop for Lending Money Apps

These lending money apps loan to you directly. There are no middlemen.

These days, there’s no need to run to the nearest bank, pawnshop or informal lenders when one has to borrow money or do a cash loan. You can let your fingers do the walking because all you need is your smartphone to
Money

January 13

Saving Money Advice From Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, David Bach

These millionaires have pieces of advice we can use in our daily life and maybe even build a retirement fund.

We promise no complex computations or economic jargons here. The advice of these multi-millionaires who secured their financial future have easy-to-understand lessons that will be rewarding in the long run. But, remember, while you will be able to follow what they are saying,
Money

October 28

Millionaires Share Best Money Advice From Parents

Many millionaires trace their money-savvy skills to what they learned on their parents' knees

While in school, we learn the three Rs: reading, writing, and arithmetic. But there is one skill they don’t teach that can spell the difference between growing up rich or ending up poor: how to handle money.Nearly all personal finance gurus mourn
Big Kids

July 16

How to Do Allowance Right: Tips From Financial Experts and Parents

Think your child is ready for an allowance? How to make sure you are both ready for this milestone.

Money may not make the world go round, but it does pay to know how to manage it well. And it's why providing money lessons for your kids early lays a strong foundation to have a healthy attitude when it comes to
Love & Relationships

November 22

Not Talking About Money and Keeping Secrets Ruin Marriages

A regional study shows that honesty is still the best policy when it comes to money

A 2017 study involving nine countries — Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam — shows that honesty and communication are valuable foundations in any relationship especially when it comes to money. What do Filipinos want from their partners? In 2016,
Money

May 20

Is It Okay to Hide Money From Your Partner? An Expert's Advice

Plus, practical saving advice and early retirement benefits you should know about

One of the many challenges of having a family is managing the finances properly while still being able to save for the future. To help you out, MoneyDoctors Inc. president Joe Ferreria discussed how you can save money, compromise on expenses with your partner,
Money

October 31

A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Childâ€™s College Fund

The experts all say: Don’t procrastinate. Your child may be a long way off from college, but the time to start preparing for it is now.

The reality is many of the best schools, particularly at the college level, are expensive. For many of us, paying for our children’s education means allotting yearly bonuses to tuition payments. But while this method may work for now, it may not work
Money

September 27

Life Insurance Add-Ons You Should Consider for Your Family

These add-ons can be useful during medical emergencies and help you cope with the sudden and often huge hospital expenses.

Getting life insurance can be a smart move for parents, especially for those with small kids. As defined by Investopedia, “Life insurance is a protection against financial loss that would result from the premature death of an insured.” In simpler terms, life insurance
Money

August 16

How to Grow Your Child's College Fund if You Have P50k, P100k or P500k

Whether you only have a year or 10 years to save for your child's education, here's how and where you can invest your money.

All experts agree that saving alone won’t make you rich—it’s when you invest your money that you can thrive. “Saving is spending the money that you have now at a later time, which in theory, could actually diminish its value,” says Germee
Money

August 1

5 Practical Tips on How to Talk to Your Kids When Money Is Tight

Tell the kids what's going on but not more than they need to know.

When money becomes an issue in a household, you need to make touch choices including telling your kids about the situation. While you may want to protect them, you will need the kids to understand with the lifestyle changes that come as
Money

June 27

7 Best Things Said About Money That Couples Should Remember

"Money should not cost you your joy."

Money, like work, is a universal truth. Anywhere you are in the world and whoever you may be, you cannot survive without working for a living and earning money. It doesn’t mean however, that money should be the driving force in our

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