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Need another loan?

Financial management expert Mabsi Colayco gives advice to a mom looking to secure another personal loan to fund her children's tuition. Read more

When applying for a loan, put yourself in the lender's shoes

Lenders decide whether to loan you money based in part on the history they see on your credit report. Read more

An introduction to forex trading

Personal finance expert Mary Ann Colayco says currency trading is not easy to learn. Her advice: only use money that you are ready to lose. Read more

The spiritual aspects of financial planning

Is there a spiritual aspect of financial planning? In Her Money, a personal finance expert says money is also a spiritual matter that needs to be dealt with. Only then will people realize the importance of money in a more profound sense. Read more

Last will and testament

Is preparing last will and testament only for the wealthy? Not true, says personal finance expert Mabsi Colayco, who highlights the importance of planning your inheritance in the event of your passing. Read more

An unpaid loan

A reader asks HerWord's personal finance columnist Mabsi Colayco what she is going to do with her unpaid Pag-Ibig housing loan. Read more

Can tax deducted from my salary be lowered?

The tax deduction from salaries is based on an official table provided by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Read more

Tips on protecting your financial information

Avoid sharing personal details that are often used to access financial accounts—such as your birth date, home address and mother's maiden name. Read more

Pag-Ibig condo unit for sale?

HerWord reader Jen asks personal finance columnist Mabsi Colayco how she can sell her condo unit which she is still paying to Pag-Ibig. Read more

Getting car insurance

HerWord reader April asks resident finance columnist Ms. Mabsi Colayco if it is a wise decision to spend money on car insurance. Read more

Simple tips for easy budgeting

Thinking of your next big purchase or just wanting to better manage your everyday spending? Here are five tips to help you stick to a budget. Read more

Stock market simplified

HerWord columnist Mabsi Colayco gives us a basic explanation of what a stock market is and how it works. Read more

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