Tag: financial literacy

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

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
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

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

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

February 18

How To Teach Kids Financial Literacy

Ikinwento ng isang nanay kung paano niya pinapalaking masinop sa pera ang kanyang anak.

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Toddler

December 2

May Ibang Paraan Para Matuto Ang Bata Mag-Ipon Bukod Sa Alkansya

May hiya pa rin pagdating sa usaping pera, kaya hindi nakakasanayan ng batang mag-usisa.

Karamihan sa atin, nakalakihan nang marinig sa mga magulang ang magtipid, mag-ipon, at mag-impok ng pera. Ika nga ng mga matatanda, “Kapag may isinuksok, may madudukot.” Napakahalaga nito lalo na sa panahon ngayon ng pandemya.Pero kadalasan, nananatiling paalala lang ang magandang intensyon.
Preschooler

September 19

How To Teach Your Child The Value Of Money

Raising kids to have a growth mindset is key even in money matters.

Studies by World Bank and data source, Standard & Poor (S&P) reveal that only a small percentage of Filipinos are financially literate, “with over 75 million having no idea about insurance, inflation, and even the mere idea of savings accounts.” Many Filipinos
Money

April 30

Kailangan Mo Ba Talaga Ng Credit Card?

Huwag kang kumuha para lang sa status symbol

Hindi siguro iilan lang sa atin ang nakatanggap na ng tawag o email galing sa mga nag-aalok ng credit card. At para sa ilan, napakadaling umoo sa alok na ito. Hindi ba, kapag ang isang tao ay may credit card, ibig sabihin,
Big Kids

September 5

Mom hosts job fair to teach kids to earn money

Striking a balance between giving allowances and assigning chores may be the perfect recipe for money-smart kids.

All parents strive to teach kids that having material possessions is not the most important in life. But sometimes, we can’t help but splurge on some cute stuff for them, too (so much for being a role model). But teaching them money
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 6

How to Pay Off Debt, Save Money, and Build Wealth

Here is a practical guide to help you take control of your debt and get out of the trap.

Debt is a fact of life for many parents today. At one time or another, if not for most of the years we are raising our kids, we will find ourselves in debt.If you are paying tuition fees in installment, that’s one
Money

November 4

How to Get Rich by Investing Short and Long Term Philippines

A financial planner asks parents to imagine investing like how you take a road trip.

There is no secret formula to become instantly rich — unless, of course, you were born to a wealthy family. But even then, your parents and their parents had to work really hard to achieve financial success. Forbes says financial success is
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
Money

May 29

Got P5,000? How to Invest It in the New Retail Treasury Bonds

Your step-by-step guide to investing in the upcoming government treasury bonds called “rTB 21”

As Entrepreneur Philippines reported, the Philippine Bureau of Treasury will issue retail treasury bonds, known as “rTB 21,” and offer it to investors for as low as Php5,000. And when our government talks about investors in this offering, it is talking about
Money

December 14

3 Ways to Show Your Child the Value of the Christmas Aguinaldo

Christmas is the perfect time to teach your child to be money-smart and generous at the same time

It's almost Christmas time, and based on tradition, your child is likely to receive gifts in different forms — some of them, in cash. To complement that, consider giving her a couple of other things yourself. These are some of the most
Money

September 7

Comic Books Teach Kids and Grown-Ups Alike How to Save and Grow Money

These books feature relatable and easy to read short stories with practical tips you and the kids can do right now.

Money and finances can come off as intimidating and complicated topics. Hearing words like “investment,” “interest” and “rate” sometimes makes it hard to learn how to manage money. Publishing house Bayan Komiks, however, is convincing the Filipino people otherwise. Its goal is
Money

June 3

Parents Want to Teach Kids About Money But Feel Unfit to Do So

Financial responsibility is becoming a more important matter for parents to discuss with their kids, but majority feel unqualified to do so.

A survey reveals recently that a large majority of parents, 86 percent, to be exact, feel compelled and obliged to teach their kids about handling money efficiently and yet many also feel unqualified or not good enough “role models” when it comes
News

August 6

Money Talk with Piolo Pascual | Smart Parenting

Piolo Pascual shares why it’s time to protect your dreams and being Sun Life Financial’s newest spokesperson for its financial literary advocacy.

For many parents, it will always be top priority to be able to provide a secure and stable future for their children. With a newly elected president, many are hopeful that everything will get better and that we can look forward to

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