Personal finance tips.
When I was young I wasn’t a fan of cars. In my mind they’re pollutants, but as I age, I begin to understand the benefit of having a car. You have the freedom to go anywhere and anytime comfortably. Hence the start of the hunt for the best affordable vehicle. I always prefer practicality over …
I’m not a financial guru, but through the years I’ve learned a few personal finance tricks, that I’m sharing below. The first step is to secure a stable source of income. Apply for a high-paying regular job, don’t settle for anything less. People spend a lot of their time on the web, but most are …
Some financial experts say that Bitcoin will be the future’s currency. I agree because it is what money is not. So what exactly is bitcoin? Bitcoin is technically described as the first decentralized digital currency, also known as cryptocurrency. It was created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The keyword here is digital, and that is …
Start them young as they say. The following are some of the best savings accounts for kids. Some banks require an ITF(in-trust-for) account for children below a certain age. MayBank’s Yippie Savings Account is specially made for children aged 12 years old and below. You can open as low as 500.00 PHP and comes with a passbook …
It may seem strange that a big online business like Groupon would scam an ordinary guy like me, but the following events are all true. Last May 29, 2012, I ordered a Memory Foam Pillow from BeEconomic.Com.Ph which is the Philippine arm of Groupon. Check the screenshot of the email they sent: While waiting for …
Foreign exchange, Forex or FX for short, is the exchange of one currency for another at an agreed price. It is also known as currency trading and Forex trading. It existed since biblical days which underlines its indispensable role in commerce. In modern times, Forex is a decentralized global market. It is a place where …
The Philippines uses an adapted form of the “Torrens” system of land registration. This system assures the buyer that that purchase of land with an Original Certificate of Title(OCT) or Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or Condominium Certificate of Title(CCT) issued by the Registry of Deeds, is absolute, indefeasible and imprescriptible. When buying property always …
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