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How to buy GCash shares in the IPO, and whether you should
The GCash IPO is open October 6 to 12 at ₱6.60 a share. Here is how to subscribe through GStocks or PSE EASy, what you are buying, and the risks.
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BudgetingSending money home as an OFW: cut the hidden costs and keep some for yourself
With the peso past ₱62 to the dollar, every padala buys more, but prices at home are rising too. Here is how to compare providers and split what you send.
PesoHero Team4 min read
InvestingREITs vs time deposits: which one fits your money?
A time deposit protects your principal. A REIT pays bigger dividends with price risk. Here is how they compare after tax, and what rising rates mean for both.
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TaxesFreelancing in the Philippines: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR in one guide
No employer means you pay the full share and file your own taxes. Here is what freelancers owe SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and BIR in 2026, and how to budget for it.
PesoHero Team4 min read
BudgetingHow big should your emergency fund be? A Philippine guide
Three to six months of expenses is the usual answer, but your number depends on how you earn. Here is how to size it, build it, and where to keep it in 2026.
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InvestingPag-IBIG MP2 for beginners: how it works, what it pays, and who it is for
MP2 paid 7.12% for 2025, tax-free. Here is how the five-year program works, the early withdrawal rules, and when your money is better somewhere else.
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- Stocks & REITs 24%
- E-Wallet 1%
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