InstaPay

How to Handle Failed InstaPay Transactions During Maintenance

Was your account debited but the recipient failed to receive the money when you used InstaPay transfer during an InstaPay maintenance or downtime? I’m sure you’re worried about the mishap but here’s what you need to do: Don’t get mad … Continue reading

GCash

The Ultimate Guide to Using GCash App in the Philippines

GCash is a mobile wallet and online payment platform in the Philippines that allows users to pay bills, buy load, send money, make purchases online, and more. Features of the GCash app Bill Payments You can use the app to … Continue reading

High-yield savings

The Smart Way to Save: High-Yield Savings Accounts Explained

When I discussed Emergency Funds the last time, I mentioned that it’s best to put them in high-yield savings accounts to lessen the impact of inflation. Why opt for a High-yield savings account and not a commercial bank? Most commercial … Continue reading

Emergency Fund 101: How to Prepare for Life’s Unforeseen Events

An emergency fund is a substantial amount of liquid assets/funds that you can use in case of unprecedented events like the following: If I have savings/investments, do I still need one? Let me stress the term: emergency. So ang tanong, … Continue reading

Maya Savings

Maximize Your Savings with Maya Bank: Earn high-interest rates

Maya Bank is a digital service bank supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. They offer a base interest of 3.5% per annum on your deposits (up to 5 Million) for their “My Savings” account. The base interest rate can … Continue reading

CIMB

Maximize Your Savings with CIMB Bank’s High-Interest Accounts

CIMB Bank is one of the earlier known digital banks (though in essence, it’s actually a Rural bank) in the Philippines. They offer 3 savings accounts that provide different earnings/interests per annum and the interests you earn are compounded monthly. … Continue reading