Half the year is over. Have your money habits kept up? Mid-year is the perfect time to reset your finances, rethink your savings goals, and make every peso work harder. From earning higher interest and cashback to smarter credit and flexible payment options, Maya offers practical tools to help you save, spend, and grow your money with confidence for the rest of 2026. Here's how to give your finances a smart mid-year reset.
Dads have been moneymaxxing long before it became a trend. From stretching every peso to planning ahead for unexpected expenses, their practical money habits still make sense today. This Father’s Day, Maya highlights smart ways to save, earn rewards, grow your money, and manage expenses through Maya Savings, Maya Personal Goals, Maya Black Credit Card, Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card, and flexible credit solutions—helping Filipino families make every peso work harder while focusing on what matters most.
Millennials and Gen Z may handle money differently, but one thing is becoming clear lately: people no longer want their money just sitting there.
From cashback and rewards to high-interest savings and flexible digital banking tools, more Filipinos are now leaning into “moneymaxxing” or making every peso work harder in everyday life. The latest shift in spending, saving, and budgeting habits shows how platforms like Maya are changing the way younger generations approach money, convenience, and financial flexibility in today’s economy.
Many Filipinos believe they are financially prepared until a medical emergency suddenly wipes out their savings. According to EastWest Ageas’ latest PURPLE Report, most Filipinos only have around ₱50,000 in emergency funds, an amount that may not even be enough for one major hospitalization. As inflation continues to drive up daily expenses, more families are struggling to balance present needs with long-term financial security.
To help address this growing concern, EastWest Ageas is expanding its reach nationwide while making insurance and financial planning more accessible for everyday Filipinos.
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| (L-R) Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer Greg Martin, EastWest Ageas President and CEO Sjoerd Smeets, Product Management Head Jessa Cuaresma, and Marketing Strategy Head Paul Jason Jaud |
GCash is stepping up its fight against “quishing” or QR phishing scams, blocking fake sites and suspicious accounts that mimic legit payment pages. As digital payments grow, so do scam tactics, making it more important than ever for users to double-check before every transaction.
With stronger safeguards and ongoing coordination with authorities, GCash is reinforcing a simple reminder: always verify QR codes, links, and merchant details to protect your money.
Salmon Group just secured a massive $100 million funding boost — and this could change how Filipinos experience banking. From faster loan access to higher-yield savings and a smoother app experience, this move signals one thing: digital-first finance is accelerating in the Philippines, and it’s becoming more accessible for everyday users.
With strong backing from global investors and a successful bond issuance, Salmon is gearing up to expand its reach, launch more products, and bring modern banking closer to millions of underserved Filipinos. If you’ve ever wished for simpler, faster, and more transparent financial services, this is a space worth watching.
Prices are going up, and it’s something most people feel in their everyday spending—from coffee runs to gas and groceries. Being a smart saver today is less about cutting everything out and more about being intentional with your money, finding small ways to stretch your budget, and making everyday expenses work a little harder for you.
With tools like Maya, you can earn cashback on essentials like fuel, grow your savings with daily interest, and access credit when needed to stay on track. It’s about making practical moves that help you manage rising costs without completely changing your lifestyle.
Don’t know what to do with your 13th month pay? Before celebrating with a full cart and last minute upgrades, pause for a moment. Your bonus can do more than disappear in a week. It can set you up for a smoother, less stressful year ahead if you make a few smart moves first.
There are practical habits that can stretch your money, help it grow, and even earn you rewards while you enjoy the holidays. Curious how to make it work without giving up the fun? We break it down in the article so you can pick up ideas you can use right away.
Money today feels like it vanishes as soon as it arrives. With rising prices, endless bills, and dreams like travel or gadgets always just out of reach, making your hard-earned peso work harder has never been more important. Maya, the leading digital bank in the Philippines, is giving Filipinos a way to grow their money faster through high-interest savings, flexible personal goals, and rewarding credit cards. It is banking designed to help you save smarter, spend better, and achieve more.
Filipinos unknowingly lost approximately PHP 8.37 billion to hidden foreign exchange (FX) fees in 2023, according to new research commissioned by Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move and manage money around the world.
Bayad and the Department of Education (DepEd) continue their "Bayad Sapat Dapat" program. Strengthening financial literacy among Filipino students which aims to equip the youth with essential money management skills to navigate challenging financial landscapes.
In part latest instalment of PRUWise Webinars Experts Series, Pru Life UK partners with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to educate its customers about online financial security
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