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The wait is finally over! Pag-IBIG dividends have started to be reflected in members’ accounts. There’s no official word yet from Pag-IBIG but from what I’ve gathered, some members (including me) can now view their dividends on their accounts. And this isn’t just for MP2. Even the dividends for Pag-IBIG Regular savings are being reflected … Read More “2022 Pag-IBIG MP2 Dividends are now being credited” »
The GStocks PH feature of GInvest in GCash has started to roll out to users. It’s not available for all but you can check your GCash app and see if it’s available for you. Don’t get giddy just yet since you won’t be able to trade right away even if you can access the GStocks … Read More “GStocks PH is now available on GCash – How to join?” »
CIMB Bank promo interest rates usually change on a monthly basis and at times most account holders are unable to keep up. The confusing promo interest is one reason why some people tend to shy away from CIMB Bank. Although it’s mid-April already and kind of late to post it, I’ll be discussing CIMB’s April … Read More “CIMB Bank’s latest Promo Interest Rates (April)” »
Note: this is no longer applicable. The latest update on the interest rate offered by GoTyme can be found here. On March 31, 2023, GoTyme Bank decided to go toe to toe with the likes of Maya, CIMB, and Seabank when they increased their interest per annum for GoSave to 5% from their previous interest … Read More “GoTyme Bank now offers 5% interest” »
I compiled several frequently asked questions (FAQs) that I’ve read on social media about SSS. Hopefully, this helps you out and if you have other questions, feel free to comment down below. How do I check my SSS contributions online? You can check your SSS contributions online by visiting the SSS website and registering for … Read More “Everything You Need to Know About SSS: FAQs Answered” »
Let’s admit it, for beginners, investing in stocks can be a bit overwhelming and intimidating. Hence, people tend to shy away from stocks. One of the most popular investment options for beginners is mutual funds. So for today’s post, we’ll provide a beginner’s guide to mutual funds. What are Mutual Funds? This is a type … Read More “Mutual Funds for Beginners: A Simple Way to Start Investing” »
Do you want to get into real estate but don’t have the capital, then investing in REITs might be your answer. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are an increasingly popular way for investors to gain exposure to the real estate market without actually owning physical property. What are REITs? A REIT is a company that … Read More “Investing in REITs: How to Profit from Real Estate Without Owning Property” »
The Pag-IBIG Fund just released the dividend rate for 2022 a few hours earlier today. They touted it as the highest dividend rate since the Covid-19 Pandemic. What are the dividend rates for Regular Savings and MP2? The dividend rate for the Regular Savings is at 6.53% per annum while MP2 sits at 7.03% per … Read More “2022 Pag-IBIG Dividend Rates for Regular Savings and MP2” »
You’ve probably heard about ETFs or Exchange-Traded Funds a few times, not only on this blog but on other sites as well. So for today’s post, let’s delve into the discussion about ETFs. What is an Exchange-Traded Fund or ETF? ETF is a type of investment fund that tracks an index, commodity, or basket of … Read More “Investing Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to ETFs” »
If you’ve been watching or reading finance-related websites or news companies, you may have heard about the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. SVB is the 16th largest bank in the US that provides a range of financial services to technology, life science, venture capital, and private equity firms. With SVB’s collapse, companies like Roku … Read More “Protect Your Money: The Benefits of Multiple Bank Accounts” »
