Protection tips for your smartphone

Smartphones are more than just mere devices for most people. Some treat them as investments, while for others the gadgets serve as 24/7 friends. That’s why it’s important to keep your smartphone safe at all times.

Here are some tips to keep your device in pristine condition. 

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Smart reasons to get car insurance online

The Internet Age introduced many conveniences, from ordering food to booking a ride, going online has never been this essential. But did you know that you can also get car insurance on the internet?

The once complicated process of insuring your car can now be done in mere minutes. Here are smart reasons why you should get your car insurance online. 

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What To Do When Comparing Personal Loans

MANILA - Looking to get a personal loan? You may be looking for alternative sources of funding for big life purchases, such as your child’s tuition or a long holiday abroad. You may be looking for extra funds to start a business or for some long-overdue home repairs.

Banks and lending agencies can surely help. Provided that your financial history meets their expectations, you can borrow the money you need with a personal loan.

Personal loans work very differently from other types of debt, such as credit cards and mortgages. Here, we give you the most important details you should look for when shopping for a personal loan:

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How to live a debt-free 2016

Everyone's circumstances when it comes to being in debt are different but you should eliminate all your debt as soon as you can.

Here are tips to living a debt-free 2016:

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How to make money doing what you love

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MANILA - Everyone has something they're passionate about. For some, this can start out as a hobby and spin off into a business.

Some people have already done it, through a lot of effort. There are plenty of gateways to put yourself out there when you do decide to make a living doing what you love.

One of the best ways is online, seeing as websites like Etsy, Instagram, and YouTube cater to all manner of creativity. The former is great for people who are excellent artists, while the latter gives rise to a new breed of musician, or film director.

For example, YouTube star PewDiePie (or Felix Arvid Ulf Kjelberg) started out recording his playthroughs of video games alongside his reaction to them. The hilarious combination has led to him breaking website records–-particularly in subscribers--as his fanbase grew from 12 million in 2013 to over 20 Million.

People like Inkscribbler’s Alexis Ventura, Olivia and Diego’s Yana Santiago started out where you are: working in the corporate arena before they took their hobbies and turned them into something more.

The first step is always the hardest, as cliché as that might be. When you know you’re ready, here are a few things you need to keep in mind to make money doing what you love.

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Pros and cons of having more than 1 credit card

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MANILA, Philippines - Most people seem to think that using a credit card equates debt – and it does, if used irresponsibly.

Responsible use of a credit card basically means being able to pay the bills on time and in full (unless the item is on layaway), so if you have multiple credit cards all at the same time, you might find it difficult to manage at times.

There are certain advantages that come with having more than one credit card. On the flipside, there are also disadvantages that come with it. You may think that a credit card is a gateway to all kinds of things, but it can also be a gateway to all kinds of bad debt.

They say it takes a particularly responsible person to handle a credit card, much more for two or more cards with each of their own credit limits.

Before you apply for an additional card, you might want to take a look at the pros and cons of having more than one credit card in your wallet.

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