Tag: finance

Before rising to prominence to become one of the Philippines’ most sought-after leading ladies, Jodi Sta. Maria started off from humble beginnings.In a recent interview with Karen Davila, the The Broken Marriage Vow star opened up about her childhood, and what she

Anna Magalona was comfortable in her job as a credit and finance solutions manager in a software company in Makati, but when COVID-19 hit, it made her question a lot of things. She knew that she needed a back-up plan in case

The Department of Finance has revealed the list of top-performing cities in local revenue generation for 2020 and, as expected, the list is dominated by cities located in Metro Manila, with only one city—Davao—making it to the top 10.Quezon City topped the

The entertainment industry was among the many sectors that took a heavy blow when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. When the production of their shows was put on pause, Lovely Abella was one of the first celebrities to jump into the world of

The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued Revenue Memorandum Circular 97-2021 earlier this month. The circular essentially clarifies the income generated by so-called social media influencers, or those who are earning by producing content through online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok,

With how uncertain our economy has been due to the pandemic, it’s high-time we take a good look at our money and how we’re spending it. Sure, the world of finance may be an intimidating terrain to navigate with all the technical

It's never too early to start saving up, even for college students. Aside from keeping our money inside our wallets (where we can see them and easily spend them), there's also the option of putting them in a bank. Over time, and

Many of us know that Anne Curtis started working at a very young age, having entered the industry when she was only 12 years old. Since then, we've seen her evolve as an actress and a host. In the recent years, she's also blossomed as an entrepreneur.

Angelica Jane Yap has come a long way from when she first rose to fame as "Pastillas Girl" on national TV. Now, the YouTuber has almost four million subscribers on the platform and gets hundreds of thousands of views per video. That

Because of the pandemic, celebrities have dialed down on their spending for luxury items. Bea Alonzo, Iza Calzado, Pia Wurtzbach, and more have admitted that they've begun thinking twice before splurging on something like a designer bag, opting to invest their hard-earned

Making videos has evolved from being a mere hobby to a lucrative career. Monetizing videos on YouTube has been a reliable source of income for many content creators these days, and if it's something that piques your interest, then we don't see

We already told you about Bea Alonzo's gorgeous collection of covetable arm candy. But did you know that it actually took the actress seven whole years before she decided to treat herself with her first-ever designer bag? Yup, she has always been

There's nothing wrong with treating yourself every now and then. But if you're not mindful of your shopping habits, you could be draining your savings without you even noticing it. Here are a few habits to avoid so you can finally save more money this 2021: Planning to buy a

Everyone has gone through the dreaded "customer service" experience at least once before. You know it: spending hours on end waiting for someone to take your call, or going around in circles with chat bots, endless e-mail threads, and more. With the

Most teenagers would list the latest gadget or the new trendy thing as their next expense goal. But 17-year-old actress Andrea Brillantes has something entirely different in mind. Pep.ph reports that the Kadenang Ginto actress has saved up enough to buy her

There’s no shame in wanting to bag an extra buck, especially now that we’re gearing up to transition to a “new normal” with as little adjustment shock as humanly possible.  Maybe over the quarantine you’ve found yourself really excited to start some

I'll preface this by saying that prior to watching Itaewon Class, I have a very different idea on what investments and financial priorities mean. I've always saved my hard-earned money for fashion pieces that I consider—yep, you guessed it—"smart investments." Of course,

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the payment of late fees and finance charges will be suspended within the 30-day grace period issued in light of the enhanced community quarantine. “There, it is very explicit, that no fees and charges will

If there's one thing that most people have in common, it's a dislike for bills—specifically, paying them. It doesn't help when you add the hassle of dealing with traffic, long lines, heat, and—often—inconvenient banking hours. But it's all part of being a

As fun as the holidays are, they also require quite a bit of spending (and even splurging), leaving some of us feeling a bit financially vulnerable. The good thing is the holidays are also a chance to start over, so even if