So you’ve heard about investing into mutual funds and UITF. You probably have friends or family members into it already, and you’re wondering if it’s right for you. Maybe you’re even close to opening an account, so you too can start earning passive inc...

Banco de Oro has announced recently that they’re offering bonds to the investing public. The Sy-led bank promises to pay 4.408% for a term of 2.5 years, with the interest to be credited to the account every quarter. If you were to invest into these bon...

Arthaland Corporation, previously known as EIB Realty Developers Inc., have recently announced that they’re offering ASEAN green bonds worth ₱2 billion with ₱1 billion allocated for oversubscription. The company offers an interest of 6.3517% interest p...

Security Bank has just announced that it is offering long term negotiable certificate of deposit (LTNCD) starting January 13 until 24, 2020. The notes are expected to mature after 5 and a half years with an interest of 4% per year. The questi...

Do you want to invest in bonds? Are you looking to invest that is safe and backed by the government? The Bureau of the Treasury has recently announced that it is issuing a new tranche of retail treasury bonds (RTB). Called RTB 2020, they can be acquire...

What are the best stock brokers in the Philippines? This is one of the most common questions we receive on a day-to-day basis. Beginners who are new to investing in the stock market, and even veteran traders, would want to be with a brokerage firm...

If someone did invest the moment the program started in 2010, how much would their savings be in the present? Pag-ibig has already announced that the dividend rate for 2019 is at 7.23%. What does this rate mean and how has MP2 grown since 2010, the yea...

Do you want to know how to get hold of companies that offer you mutual funds to invest with your money? In this article, you will see the alphabetical list of investment companies in the Philippines, their contact information, and the funds that they m...

What is the best companies offering insurance in the Philippines? This is an important question because many websites and blogs have different claims, so this article consolidates reports from the Insurance Commission released in July 2022. 2022 I...

In investing in investment funds like mutual funds, you would want the cost of investing as low as possible. This is done by selecting a fund with the least cost. The higher the mutual fund fees, the lesser your potential earnings becomes. And one of t...

Everyone who is about to invest always would want to know how much they could expect to earn in return for entrusting their money. Whether it’s investing in real estate, business or investment fund, it’s the question that is first and foremost in our m...

Another year has ended, so it is time to check which of the mutual funds investment for 2019 have provided the highest return for their investors. For those who have invested and got rewarded as last year closes, congratulations! For those who haven’t ...

As we bid the year goodbye, how had the mutual funds in the Philippines performed? Just like round-up of the top mutual funds in 2019, this article is a summary of the growth story of this investment. Mutual funds: the year 2020 in review Our lives wer...

We’ve covered life insurance in the Philippines quite extensively. We discussed the purpose of getting insured, test for insurability, adding a rider, the general types of insurance products in the market, list of insurance companies you can buy them f...

A variable universal life (VUL) is a type of life insurance with a built-in savings. In its basic form, it is a life insurance so it pays off when the insured person dies. At the same time, a part of what you’re paying goes to some sort of income-earni...

Are you looking to buy an insurance plan? Whether it is a variable universal life plan, a term insurance, or one with critical illness cover, it is always worth checking the provider that’s offering products in the market. This article is going to disc...

What are the Philippines’ largest companies? Maybe you are asking this question out of pure curiosity. Or maybe you are one of the many people out there who are learning how to invest in the stock market for the very first time, and you’d like to know ...

I was looking for a new phone after my old one died on me. I was at the mall looking at the window display of electronic shops.  The minute I approached a shop, sales reps would circle around me and offer their most expensive model. They wouldn’t ...

So you want to invest in the stock market? You’d like to become part-owners of the Philippines’ largest companies, blue chip stocks, or any of the stocks listed on the Philippine Stocks Exchange? Maybe you’ve read the article on best performing st...

Which bank in the Philippines is considered the best? You may be looking to open a savings account for yourself or for your kids. Whatever is the reason, the first thing that you’re surely going to look out for would be a bank that you c...

Looking for better interest rates than what your bank is giving you? Which banks in the Philippines offer the best time deposit? Time deposit has become popular nowadays. It’s a safe, low risk form of passive income that you can&#16...

Gift cards are not only issued by many businesses that allow anyone to pay without any need for cash or credit card. They can also be purchased from Philippine banks. Popular gift cards are issued by big department stores, grocery, bookstores, and rest...

Knowing your asset is crucial in financial planning. When you are trying to make sense of your net worth, it is important to know what assets to include in your records. It can be anything that you own and has cash value or it can be converted to cash....

Can you apply for credit card and get 100% approval? You can do that with secured credit cards. In this article, we are going to talk about why secured credit cards can be an option for people who have difficulty applying and obtaining a credit card us...

I have written that my old phone died on me. I am, sadly, not fond of shopping. All the time spent walking around and looking at window displays is exhausting. But I realized, I was able to save some cash by asking as many stores as I could visit and f...

When someone invites you for either a free financial seminar or a one-on-one talk about financial planning, say yes. It’s the one class that’s not offered in college. Read on to find out the seven reasons why you should attend. 1. It is free. Almost al...

Having a strong financial foundation is perhaps the most important part of financial planning. Investing is good. It can be fun and exciting, especially when you are already doing it and you see the returns actualized. But it is also risky. And this is...

A life insurance policy in the Philippines is pretty straightforward. It ensures that your life is secured. So, even if an unwanted accident or detrimental health issue happens, you know that your entire family’s life will not be put to a financi...

What are the different types of account that you can open at a Philippine bank? According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, financial inclusion is a dream that has a long way to go in the country. An overwhelming majority of the population remains un...

There are many banks in the Philippines that offer savings accounts to customers. But do you know which ones are considered the best among the rest? After all, choosing a bank account to open and keep is crucial as you wouldn’t want to miss t...