We can’t deny that every Filipino loves to score bargains and in return, establishments tend to reward their loyal customers (a.k.a. suki) to retain them and to keep customers coming. That is why store...
Debt is one of the worst nightmares we can imagine — and no one would ever want to be in this kind of situation. Debt is one of the most common roadblocks which keeps...
Living paycheck-to-paycheck is like living on the edge — you are constantly scrambling to make ends meet. Running out of money before payday can be truly problematic because you feel like paying bills (or...
Saving your money alone is not enough to secure your financial future. You need to invest your money and let it work for you to see it grow over time. However, many people are...
Saving money while spending it might seem like a conflicting idea but there is so much truth to this. Nothing is impossible and that includes saving while spending — as long as you know...
A savings account is the most basic account provided by a bank. It can be used to deposit money, keep it safe and withdraw funds as needed. Savings account typically pay interest on your...
It has become increasingly important to protect your ATM and debit card information especially in this world where ATM fraud and skimming are dramatically increasing over the past few years. Skimming is the act...
Being a pet owner is both a fulfilling experience and an expensive one. Even the most frugal pet owner will spend some good money on the well-being of their fur babies. So, how do...
Ningas kugon, Mañana habit, Filipino time. Are these Pinoy bad habits familiar to you? These habits are common among us Filipinos. And these “ugaling Pinoy” often holds us back in our school, work, relationships...
We’ve all been guilty of making excuses on our cheap purchases because we think it won’t hurt our budget and they often bring us happiness. However, we failed to consider that these seemingly small...
Hello! I’m Gladee. I am a Filipina born and raised in Manila, Philippines and I am the author behind Budgetarian Escapades. I established this blog to share my personal experiences and stories and also some of my views about being money smart through one of the things I love doing — writing. I hope this blog will help you or inspire you in one way or another.
