Introduction Digital banking in the Philippines has grown tremendously over the past few years. From high-interest savings accounts to cashless payments, digital banks offer convenience that traditional banks just can’t match. If you’re looking for the best digital bank for … Continue reading
If you’ve been seeing Salmon Bank pop up in ads or finance discussions lately, you’re not alone. The bank has been aggressively marketing its high-interest time deposits, which are noticeably higher than what traditional banks offer. But what exactly is … Continue reading
Paying your Pag-IBIG MP2 contributions on time is super important if you want to maximize your savings and earn those dividends. Good news: you don’t have to line up at a branch anymore! With digital wallets like GCash, you can … Continue reading
If you’re keeping your emergency fund or idle cash in MariBank, you may want to take note. The digital bank is set to lower its savings interest rates starting January 15, 2026, based on reports from users who received in-app … Continue reading
Managing your Pag-IBIG MP2 account just got a whole lot easier. Thanks to the eGovPH app, you can now check your MP2 contributions, dividends, and balances anytime, anywhere, without having to line up at a Pag-IBIG branch. In this guide, … Continue reading
Cryptocurrency has been making waves in the Philippines, and several platforms have emerged to make buying and selling crypto easier. One of the newer players in the market is GoCrypto, a service offered by GoTyme Bank. Whether you’re a first-time … Continue reading
The Philippine crypto space was shaken recently after reports confirmed that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered local internet service providers to block access to multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. Some of the platforms affected are globally recognized exchanges used by millions … Continue reading
The 2025 Reality Check If you have talked to a financial advisor in the Philippines, chances are you were pitched a VUL. Not MP2. Not index funds. Not even a basic term insurance plan. A VUL. And yet, the data … Continue reading
With corruption scandals dominating the news, from PhilHealth fund misuse to questionable flood control spending, many Filipinos are asking a reasonable question: Can Pag-IBIG suffer the same fate? More specifically, if the government is desperate for money, can the President … Continue reading
If you are a BPI user, you probably noticed that cashing in to GCash is no longer as straightforward (or as free) as it used to be. Between Instapay fees and GCash cash-in charges, maliit man per transaction, they add … Continue reading