Nowadays, getting insurance is a fairly huge matter to talk about; after all, who doesn’t want to be insured? We all know that in order to protect and insure our vehicles, we always search for the best auto insurance company. Many car owners beli...

Rearing a child alone is not an easy task, being a single parent who is financially incapable entails a more serious set of lifelong challenges. Of course, every parent wants what is best for their children but it is not all the time that the odds are ...

The Philippines is one of the many countries that take the ceremony of marriage seriously, with a great number of citizens who are under the Roman Catholic religion, our country definitely won’t allow a Las Vegas type of wedding wherein the requirement...

As the back to school season kicks off, a lot of Filipinos are still not aware of educational plans which help them and their family have enough money for education. Having this for your child ensures that they would have the means to study and finish ...

For many young professionals in the Philippines, purchasing a car is not only a practical investment at this time, but also a financial one.  Having a car not only makes it easier to go about fast, but it also allows drivers to commute as securely...

In the Philippines, there were an average of 240 thousand plus registered weddings in 2020 recorded. This is almost half of the number recorded during the year 2011 which is 476 thousand plus. Modern couples are resorting to being content with just bei...

A dog is considered a man’s best friend. Their loyalty and love for humans are almost always reciprocated, leading to their domestication at least 20,000 years ago.  In the current year, how much does it actually cost to have a furry friend? Let’s...

Ever thought of redesigning your home with a new set of furniture? An old one in your work station needs replacement but does not know where to buy? Furniture pieces have become  a necessity in making our homes cozy and in accordance to our liking...

Because of the heavy traffic that almost all Filipinos face on a daily basis, the existence of expressways and skyways in the Philippines was one of the greatest traffic solutions that every Filipino is grateful for because expressways and skyways can ...

Time has changed that people are now preferring jobs that are not on an Eight to Five time basis. The world has come to a generation wherein they become more financially aware to increase their streams of income and not just depend on being a salary pe...

In the Philippines, mothers are giving birth to about 302 newborn babies for each hour. This roughly estimates to a total of 7,255 babies in a day! Due to the increasing amount of childbirth in the country, the local government and officials have thoug...

Being a driver in the Philippines is not easy, especially with the new regulations and rules that must be met before you can obtain a driver’s license.  Before you can fully obtain a driver’s license in the Philippines, you must first get a...

The clearance from the NBI may appear to be nothing more than a paper, but in reality, it reveals a great deal about your social position and image in the community. As a consequence of this, a great number of businesses and organizations consider this...

The Unified Multi-Purpose ID card, or UMID card, is one of the most generally accepted forms of identification in the Philippines. In the event that you don’t already have a UMID card, now is a good time to get one because you can use it to prove...

We all know how difficult it is to simply get a valid ID in the Philippines, especially if you’re a student. Aside from a school ID, the easiest way to get a valid ID is to process and enroll for a postal ID.  I remembered when I got married, this...

For sure, you too are tired of the endless queues on government agencies like SSS especially when you are availing some of its services. As we all know, SSS or Social Security System provides Filipino workers with replacement income, loans, benefits, a...

Prepaid cards are gaining more and more popularity. They’re easy to acquire and convenient to use. You can use them to pay in booking your flights, dining and shopping cashless, making purchases online, and buying tickets without the hassle of bac...

If you are thinking of investing by buying one, your question would be—how does it earn? In this post, I’m going to discuss the two ways a stock can earn an income for an investor like you. In What is a stock, I talked about the two types of a stock: c...

Are you looking in the market for the best checking accounts? This article compares what universal banks in the country are offering in terms of low opening balance, low maintaining balance, and high interest rates. What is a Checking Account? Checking...

Living in the Philippines will not be complete without getting your valid identification card (ID), whether you are still a student, employed, or unemployed. A Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID is one of the valid IDs in the Philippines that will serv...

Another common question I get a lot is, what is a stock? When I ask this question back, they seem to have heard of it but they can’t bring themselves to explain. A stock is written piece of proof that represents ownership of a company. I don’t mean bus...

What are the largest companies in the Philippines? I’ve talked about the stock index and how to earn from index funds, but there isn’t really a separate page that looks into the businesses that make up the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi). This a...

It has been a necessity for parents to buy the best things for their babies. Most especially if you and your partner are first-time parents, you get excited to buy baby stuff that sometimes you tend to overhaul. Many are guilty of doing this! And that’...

Hey there, foodies and fellow ulam enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your lunch game to the next level? Get ready to welcome a brand-new world of flavor and adventure.  We’ve looked to the culinary world to offer you the most delectable ula...

Credit Cards are seen as a sign of maturing and adulting for young adults. When you are seen with one, people often see you as an adult because this card may mean financial freedom. What is a Credit Card? However, most people especially students, still...

How much do you need to start buying stocks from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)? Is there a minimum amount when you invest? In this article, I’m going to answer these questions. More than that, I’ll try to explain why you should listen to long-tim...

As much as we wish we could take our Wi-Fi routers with us everywhere we go, it is actually not possible to do so – unless our Wi-Fi service providers will develop something that could make it possible. Although it may sound absurd, Wi-Fi has already b...

One of the most common questions we get from our readers is how to get started investing in the stock market. And the short answer is, simply, get a stock broker. But we know there is more to it than just that. Thus, this article is going to talk ...

If you’re from the Philippines, I’m sure that at one point, you, just like many others, got the #NasaLazadaYan and Shopee Baby Shark jingles stuck in your head. Who knows, maybe it’s still stuck in there up to this day. I bet you prob...

Youtube is something that kids and teenagers have grown up with. We are aged at the same time the technology around the world did, allowing us to better understand it. Before anything else, let us first define Youtube.  What is Youtube? Youtube is...