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Money

July 15

Having a Baby Is Expensive. A Single Mom Shares How She Survived

Strapped for cash, this single mom took every opportunity she could to save up enough money for her delivery.

I was still a student when I learned that I was pregnant. Although it happened at the wrong time, I'd still consider it as one of the best and most exciting moments of my life. I knew it was going to be
Money

May 9

5 Tipid Tips to Drive Down Gas Costs When on a Family Road Trip

Because car fuel isn't cheap.

Photo from blogher.comBatangas beaches, Baguio pine trees and Ilocos streets. If you are taking your car along to get to these beautiful family destinations, be smart and savvy and heed these tips on how you can lessen fuel expenses. 1 Strategize and plan
Money

April 11

5 Bank Accounts Every Filipino Family Should Have

Save more and budget better with the help of these bank accounts.

Photo from thestar.comThe adage “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket,” has never been truer when it comes to managing your finances. Putting all of your money in just one bank account may seem easier to manage, but it can
Gift Guide

August 26

Save Vs. Splurge: 16 Gift Suggestions for Him or Her

Whatever your budget, from educational electronic gadgets, to old-fashioned learning tools, we share you 16 specially picked gift suggestions for the birthday boy or girl.

For the busy parent, buying gifts for kids celebrating their birthday is never an easy task. You have to take into consideration the child’s age, personality, hobbies and interests. Especially if you’re working on a budget, you want to come up with
Money

May 26

24 Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses, Part 2

In the first installment of the article, we enumerated ways you can cut down on household expenses. This time, we give you alternatives for those items you need to give up.

To scrimp or splurge? We may have gotten so used to buying certain products that we may be overlooking more affordable (and practical!) alternatives. Instead of your usual purchases, consider these listed alternatives to give more bang for your buck.Photos: tofu, beef,
Money

May 24

24 Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses, Part 1

With rising costs and inflation, it only makes sense to re-evaluate and find ways to bring down expenses.

Cutting down on household expenses is painful and difficult, especially if you’re used to a certain lifestyle. However, if you find yourself in different circumstances, one of the first things you look at is your household spending. Learn what’s essential and what’s
Money

May 17

3 Ways to Teach your Kids How to Save

It’s never too early to teach the value of money to your child and the concept of saving. Here are 3 simple ways you can make your kids money wise.

Teaching your kids the value of saving money is one important habit you can instil in them while young. From their point of view, Mommy and Daddy never run out of money since they do not have yet the concept of earning
Big Kids

December 30

How to Teach Your Big Kid to Save

Here are simple and practical ways to help impart to your big kid the value of saving money and energy at a young age.

Saving money is a lesson parents should teach their children. It imbues discipline, responsibility, patience, and other valuable qualities a child would need later in life. Children today have a precedent that those before the Internet age do not have.The world is
News

November 19

CashCashPinoy: Daily Discounts for the Family

A little strapped on cash? Looking for great deals without going too hard on the pocket? You might want to check out CashCashPinoy and get to save more and spend less for family outings.

Let’s face it, we all want a good massage, or a dinner at a fancy restaurant, or enroll in yoga classes even. However, we are faced with the inevitable - cool stuff like these don’t come cheap. There’s a new website, though,

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