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Are retail treasury bills a good investment?

The government offers Retail Treasury Bills (RTBs) as an alternative for conservative investors. Read more

Taxing donations to Sendong flood victims

Donations have been pouring in for the typhoon victims, some of whom are employees of the donor company. Taxpayers must remember that any benefit that is received under an employer-employee relationship is considered taxable compensation. Read more

Is it too late to start financial planning?

HerWord reader Pam is in her 30s and has only begun to seriously start on planning for her financial future. She writes to HerMoney columnist Mabsi Colayco if it is already too late for her to effectively pursue a financial plan. Read more

Is it wise to invest in real properties?

OFWs are being enticed by developers to buy property. Are they mistaken in thinking these could be easy sources of passive income? HerMoney columnist Mabsi Colayco weighs in. Read more

Money sense through webinars

HerMoney columnist Mabsi Colayco receives an inquire about investing in stocks online, and introduces us to employing a new concept in spreading financial literacy among Filipinos: webinars. Read more

Using Pag-IBIG for a bank loan

A reader asks HerWord financial columnist Mabsi Colayco about meeting the amortization on her housing loan. Mrs. Colayco weighs in with some advice. Read more

Are educational plans a good idea?, Part 2

A middle-aged widow and mother put her money in a failed educational plan and is now contemplating what the future holds for her and her son's financial security.Read more

Stuck with a condo she can't afford

HerWord reader Julie bought a condo unit last year, and today she finds that she is having a hard time making payments. Is it wise for her to quit now rather than risk sinking in more money? Read more

Do you need financial protection?

Answering a few questions can help you determine if you need life insurance for financial protection. Read more

What your age means to your money

Age is more than just a number when it comes to financial planning. Read more

The problem with overdue credit card debt

If you have unpaid credit card debt and the bill just keeps on mounting, you are not alone. A HerWord reader writes personal finance consultant Mabsi Colayco how she can get out of debt by using a service called "credit card consolidation." Read more

Become an employee or an entrepreneur?

New graduate Maike is planning to put up a graphics design business with her friends. Does she borrow from a bank, or ask the help of her parents? Her Money columnist Mabsi Colayco explains the pros and cons of rushing into entrepreneurship. Read more

New bride's money blues

New bride Mariz writes to HerWord's personal finance columnist Mary Ann Colayco about joint accounts. Her problem: she feels uncomfortable pooling her and her husband's money in a single bank account. Read more

Seven tips for protecting your money

A few simple steps can help protect you from fraud and identity theft. Read more

The "negosyo" journey (Part 2)

At the Women Entrepreneurship Summit 2011 held last month, Go Negosyo authors and mentors, Ping Sotto and Dean Pax Lapid, shared a lot of business tips that seminar attendees found helpful and encouraging. Read more

The "negosyo" journey (Part 1)

Go Negosyo mentor and author Dean Pax Lapid likens entrepreneurship to courting a girl, marrying her, and sticking to the marriage despite the trials that are sure to follow. Read more

Should I get a pension plan?

Based on HerMoney columnist Mabsi Colayco's experience and observation, it is when people get to the 40s and 50s that the realization of age creeping up and ideas of retirement starts. Read more

Coupon web sites cash in on Filipino consumers

Filipino bargain-hunters have gotten the attention of a growing number of online discounting sites. Read more

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