Advantages of Easy Instalment Plans for Credit Card Holders

Last month, Kuripot Pinay had a guest post here in our site and she talked about the pitfalls of giving in to 0% interest rates offered by credit card companies, banks, and partner shops. It was actually focused on the spending behavior of consumers who use credit cards.

For Kuripot Pinay, purchasing through 0% interest plans is a good tool to trim down payments if you have bigger purchases. You can be able to maximize the potential of the 0% interest provided that you have the discipline to pay it in full and on time. Assuming you are saving and investing, having a credit card is a great buddy to celebrate little victories in life by being a responsible spender.

We currently have a survey being answered by our Facebook group members and it’s quite surprising that a lot of responsible consumers view credit cards as a good purchasing tool. You can see a few of their comments in the screenshot below. And of course, our guest writer for today, Mark of MoneyMax.ph, will show us further the brighter side of easy instalment plans using credit cards in the Philippines. Continue reading Advantages of Easy Instalment Plans for Credit Card Holders

Arteng Pinay Financial Workshop (Personal Finance for Artists and Musicians 2)

We’re back to teaching our fellow artists, writers, and musicians on how to take care of their earnings from gigs and bookings and how to make them grow to achieve their future financial goals.

This time around, our lady volunteers from Angat Pilipinas Coalition for Financial Literacy who are artists themselves in their own rights, will be sharing with us their knowledge and experience in managing their finances and investing them in various financial instruments.

The FREE workshop will take place on March 2, 2014, Sunday, at 2PM at the UCC Cafe Burgos Circle near Cantinetta/Johnny Rockets, Forbes Town Center, Taguig City. Continue reading Arteng Pinay Financial Workshop (Personal Finance for Artists and Musicians 2)

How To Become Dirham-Wiser and Peso-Wealthier (Dubai Event)

Many of our OFW’s, especially in the Middle East, are exposed to spending temptations and less-informed about ways on how to save money and make it grow for themselves and their families’ future. This is where our advocacy comes in.

This coming March 29, 2014, OFW UsapangPiso-Dubai‘s partner and guide in our financial literacy advocacy, Randell Tiongson, will once more grace our educational event for our OFW’s in Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

For one night only, Randell will discuss about how to take care of your income in UAE based on a systematic approach and how to invest them to achieve your financial goals. Continue reading How To Become Dirham-Wiser and Peso-Wealthier (Dubai Event)