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
If you’re exploring ETFs or looking for diversified exposure to the U.S. stock market, you’ve probably come across VOO—the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. But what exactly is it, and why do investors favor it? Let’s break it down. What is … Continue reading
SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) used to be untouchable in dividend circles. Low expense ratio.Quarterly income.“Sleep well at night” investing. But let’s stop pretending nothing has changed. SCHD is no longer just underperforming. It’s falling behind — badly.And the … Continue reading
Trying to figure out the best way to grow your money safely—or at least smarter than just leaving it in your wallet? If you’ve been considering dividend stocks, Pag-IBIG MP2, or digital savings accounts, you might be wondering which gives … Continue reading
When choosing where to place excess cash, many Filipinos end up deciding between Maya Savings and Pag-IBIG MP2. At first glance, Maya looks more attractive because of its high advertised interest rate. MP2, on the other hand, does not promise … Continue reading
For years, Alphabet has lived in the shadows of louder, more aggressively valued tech giants like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and even Meta. But as the AI race intensifies, a new narrative is forming in Silicon Valley and Wall Street: Alphabet might … Continue reading
Pwede bang i-withdraw agad ang MP2 savings bago ito mag-mature? Yes—pero may mga certain conditions at limitations. The MP2 Savings Program is designed for 5-year maturity, but Pag-IBIG allows early withdrawal in specific situations. So kung kailangan mo ng funds … Continue reading
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) has been on a roller-coaster lately — and not the fun kind. In the past weeks, the market slipped to a fresh five-year low, with investors reacting to a mix of weak economic indicators, … Continue reading
Cryptocurrency has evolved far beyond its early reputation as a speculative digital asset. In recent years, it has been steadily integrating into mainstream finance — and one of the biggest developments fueling that shift is the rise of cryptocurrency ETFs … Continue reading
When people talk about “safe” investments in the stock market, blue-chip stocks are usually the first that come to mind. They’re the giants of the Philippine economy — established, well-capitalized, and often the backbone of the PSE Index (PSEi). But … Continue reading