The digital path to financial wellness

The digital path to financial wellness

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:00 AM in CIMB, Gcash, GCash Customer Proteect, GSave, PlsSaveMe, save, savings, Savings Account,

Filipinos, it would seem, are bad savers. We spend conspicuously on everything—from dining out and watching movies to incessantly shopping online—yet many attest to family and friends that they actually live from paycheck to paycheck. 

The numbers and data don’t lie either. The World Bank’s 2017 Global Findex Database affirmed that 66 percent of Filipinos do not have a savings account. Further studies even show that one in five Filipinos still think they do not need a savings account, and of those who do want to save with a bank, 18 percent said they did not have the necessary documents and 10 percent felt it was too expensive to open an account.

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#LetsSaveTogether toward World Savings Day with GCash

#LetsSaveTogether toward World Savings Day with GCash

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:48 AM in Gcash, GSave, money, money matters, PlsSaveMe, save, savings,

According to the 2017 The Global Findex Database of the World Bank, a staggering 66 percent of Filipinos do not have a formal savings account. Leading mobile wallet GCash recently sparked an online discussion on this important issue, led by key influencers and brand ambassadors such as television host Robi Domingo admitting to their own stories of financial mistakes and not being able to save.

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Cashback incentives help expand e-commerce in the Philippines

Cashback incentives help expand e-commerce in the Philippines

Posted by Ria Hazel on 10:21 AM in Cash back, money, money matters, save, Save on online shopping, savings, Shopback,

#ItPaysToShop. Southeast Asia’s top cashback app Shopback has kicked off Shopfest, its yearend online shopping festival in the Philippines beginning with the “9.9” sale on September 9. Shopback rewards users with cash from purchases made on popular shopping sites and platforms accessed through the app. Photo shows Shopback Philippines head of partnerships Karoline Santiago, the Shopback Happy Bag mascot, country manager Prashant Kala and head of merchants Timothy Tuason.

Is there any doubt that Filipinos love to shop? Given that the Philippines tops the list of countries with heaviest Internet usage, it is safe to say that online shopping or e-commerce comprises quite a substantial chunk of Filipinos’ average time of 10 hours spent on the Internet daily. 

And just as you thought it couldn’t get any crazier with the battle of popular e-commerce websites and apps, it seems Filipinos are finding even more and more reasons to click and buy. 

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Saving is rewarding

Saving is rewarding

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:00 PM in finance, Gcash, GSave, money, money matters, Money Talk, peso, save, save up, savings,

We all look forward to those special days of the month when we finally get our due for our toil: PAY DAY. For many, that day comes with relief and excitement. 

That is, the excitement to go reward themselves with a special meal with family or friends (samgyupsal anyone?), that pair of sneakers they’ve long been eyeing, or a nice new toy to add to the Funko collection. 

But while self-reward is vital, some tend to overdo this at the expense of the need to save.

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Complete Your Holiday Shopping at Bazaar Pilipinas Christmas 2017

Complete Your Holiday Shopping at Bazaar Pilipinas Christmas 2017

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:19 AM in bazaar, Bazaar Pilipinas Christmas 2017, CENTRIS, Christmas, Elements, Holiday 2017, holidays, Sale, save, Shop, Shopping,

I've been out and about the Metro looking for the perfect gift for my family and friends. Last year, I was so busy that I did my shopping on the last minute, and it was definitely not the greatest. So this season, mark your calendars and visit the Centris Elements Tent at Quezon City this December 2, because you are invited to the BAZAAR PILIPINAS Christmas 2017!

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Watsons Challenges Consumers to Take the Switch Test

Watsons Challenges Consumers to Take the Switch Test

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:41 AM in affordable, lifestyle, Personal Care, save, Switch Test, Watsons,

I'm pretty sure that all of us are consumers. May you be a home maker or the breadwinner of the family, you have to consider the two important factors in any brand - Quality or Savings? These factors have been very crucial for someone who shops. If you would ask me, it is one tough choice. But now, Watsons has a better answer - Switch & Save with Watsons. 

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An Update from Meralco

An Update from Meralco

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:50 AM in Christmas, consumption, Holiday, Meralco, power, save, Update,

Have you received your latest Meralco bill? It has been buzzing all over the news that our electricity for November and December will have an upward adjustment due to the maintenance of some power plants and the Camago-Malampaya natural gas pipeline. According to Meralco, this may possibly carry over to January 2014, so what shall we do to at least maintain our consumption? They have just the thing to that.

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SM City North EDSA's Great Northern SALE is Back!

SM City North EDSA's Great Northern SALE is Back!

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:08 PM in contest, Crave and Save, Great Northern Sale, Sale, save, Shopping, SM City North EDSA, SM Malls,

After the successful Chinese New Year celebration at SM City North EDSA, they are now uniting shopaholics with THE GREAT NORTHERN SALE! Happening on February 2 to 5, this surely is a huge event because items are on sale for up to 70% off.  

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