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10 Crazy Ways To Spend Your Bonus

Christmas bonuses are one of the most-awaited blessings for many Filipino employees. Some companies even give away hefty incentives and allowances in the first week of January.

It could be a good reason to start a small business or invest on paper assets. But for most people, spending is more fulfilling than saving and investing during the post-Christmas season.

I have compiled 10 of the most effective spending habits for Filipinos to practice if they believe that saving and investing mean nothing for their future. Continue reading 10 Crazy Ways To Spend Your Bonus

Warning: Your Account May Have Been Taken Over

What else can be more horrific after spending the long Christmas holidays than to realize that your email account, Facebook or Twitter account have been accessed by somebody else? Worse, you found out on New Year’s day that your account has been completely taken over by someone pretending to be you?

Have you heard of those scary stories of bank accounts being wiped out of money right after their email accounts have been hacked?

What should you do to prevent your internet accounts from being taken over? Continue reading Warning: Your Account May Have Been Taken Over

Which Bank Did Rizal Save Money In? Did He Invest?

If you remember your Philippine History classes, you know that Jose Rizal lived a frugal life while he was studying in Europe. He had to cut down his spending on food and clothing and walked long miles so that he could save up for his studies and for the printing of his books.

He had his goals set.

But did our “National Hero” invest his money on an instrument for it to grow further?

The Philippine Stock Exchange has not been established during his time. Not even the Manila Stock Exchange.

But regardless if he invested or not, he definitely saved his money in the bank. Continue reading Which Bank Did Rizal Save Money In? Did He Invest?