If you’re an entrepreneur looking to expand or start a business, part of a family looking for their first home, or a breadwinner needing a hand, a personal loan can provide a great deal of assistance. . Regardless of where you’re at in life, …
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Learn all about financial wellness and how to manage your money responsibly with top tips and insights from Advance!
Top 4 reasons why users are borrowing from Advance
You might have heard about Advance from your colleagues, your HR department, or friends that have talked about how Advance provides secure and quick solutions for current financial challenges. And while listening to them, you might have found …
How to use debt the right way
It’s common for debts to have a negative connotation. Most Filipino employees feel this way because debts limit what we can spend to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. Debts also cause mental and emotional strain. The stressful reality is that …
How your Employees Can Get More Savings
When employees are happy about their financial situation, chances are that they are more motivated and productive at work. This is because they can focus on the tasks at hand. If an employee is struggling due to their finances, often this is …
5 Signs to Check If Your Employees Are Experiencing Financial Stress
Financial distress on employees has a huge impact on individual productivity as well as the company they work for. That is why it’s crucial that employers spot financial stress symptoms in their workforce and intervene as soon as …
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How to Prevent Your Employees from Borrowing from A Loan Shark
In extreme circumstances, people may turn to loan sharks for their financial needs, despite the risks and the often unfair arrangements. Loan sharks are known to charge up to 40% interest, confiscate important documents and ATM cards, and operate by …
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Your ultimate guide to saving smart in the Philippines
Saving money is always a good thing. But if your savings aren’t organized, things can get a bit messy when you need to tap into them. Categorizing your savings lets you see where exactly your money will be headed, ensuring that you’re …
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How to beat Philippine Inflation
We all work hard to earn and save our money. But did you know that working our 9-5 jobs and keeping savings aren’t enough to grow—or even preserve—the value of our income? Let’s take an example: a burger meal that cost only ₱105 a few years ago is …
Automate your finances
I was getting ice cream outside Central Park with a friend one summer in 2013. The ice cream man only took cash, and my friend asked if I had any on me. I later learned my friend never carried cash with him. As a tourist from the third world, I found …
Here’s how you should be using your credit line
“Utang” or Credit has been a dirty word in the Philippines. Friends and families, social media, and news articles are full of stories of how people have ended up in endless cycles of debt. There is definitely bad credit but there’s also good …
Your guide to gift-giving on a budget
Christmas is around the corner. How’s your holiday shopping going? I used to go last minute shopping just to check everything off my list, but I eventually learned that this habit takes the fun out of holiday preparations and does serious …
Here’s how to stay safe when transacting online, according to a tech professional
A new phishing scam has gone viral on social media. Scammers are posing as financial institutions and trusted service providers in order to steal our money and sensitive information. To help everyone stay safe, we’ve asked Advance’s Chief Technology …
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Great investments you can make for low (or no!) cost | Infographic
Contrary to popular belief, investments don't have to be expensive. They also aren't all about money. Any asset that you acquire that can bring in future return or profit can be an investment. When you think about it this way, you'll realize that …
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Q&A: How can I rebuild my finances after COVID?
Getting your money habits back on track after the pandemic might seem overwhelming, but it really isn't impossible. With some research and the right tools, you can get through this crisis with better financial health! To help you move …
Stretch your salary with these saving tips
Right now, many of us are looking for ways to beat the economic effects of the pandemic. For those racked with even more expenses and possibly, less income, getting their finances back on track might seem overwhelming. Proper budgeting is even more …
Why financial literacy shouldn’t just be a “nice to have”
Money is one of the most pressing concerns on Filipinos’ minds these days. With major industries shut down and jobs suspended due to the pandemic, many of us are worried about how to make ends meet. No one could have predicted a crisis of …
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