During the COVID lockdown, I wondered if things would ever go back to the way they were. It was a time of much uncertainty. Would I ever travel again? Watch a concert? Eat in a restaurant? This was the time I had to sit down and pay attention to the digital advances around me. Prior…
Category: Finance
Why you need a Seabank Card for travel
Back in the day, like a decade or so ago, we would always bring US dollars and a bunch of credit cards whenever we’d go abroad. These days, we prefer debit cards from Seabank, GCash, GoTyme, and even Maya. Why? It’s because these debit cards do not charge a foreign transaction fee which can range…
5 Ways to Improve Your Family Budgeting Habits
Many families struggle to manage their income not because they don’t earn enough, but because they don’t have a clear plan for spending and saving. But the good news is that you can take charge of your finances with a solid family budget that helps ensure every peso is used and accounted for wisely. While…
Credit Card 101: Understanding Different Fees and Charges
Credit cards offer numerous perks. They bring us convenience, rewards points that we can use later on, and the ability to make a purchase even when funds are low. However, navigating the world of credit cards can also be daunting… especially when it comes to understanding the various fees and charges associated with them. These…
Thriving Solo: Practical Tips and Life Hacks for Living Alone
One-person households were once a rarity in the Philippines. But today, changing demographics have made them a common phenomenon, accounting for 9.2% of the total number of households in 2017. Changing values, rising incomes, and smaller overall family sizes have coincided to not only make single living more appealing to a wider group of Filipinos,…