Almost everywhere in the metro, I would always see someone holding a cellular phone - reading or sending text messages. Mobile technology has indeed become part of our everyday life. Wasn’t it just a few years ago when the Philippines was named as the texting capital of the world? SMS quotes, news, rumors and jokes [...]

Do you have the habit of spending more than you earn?
Are you finding it hard to get out of bad debt?
Is it difficult to live within your means?
If so, then maybe you should start a personal budget system to account for your monthly expenses. There are many ways to do this but one of the [...]

One of the basic things that every person should know is how to give proper handshakes. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a party or in a business meeting, if you’re greeting a friend or a client - a good and firm handshake is always necessary. Not only does it create a good and favorable [...]

This is a surreal video made by a photographer named, Noah Kalina. This photo-a-day project shows pictures of himself that he took everyday for six years. He compiles them into this pensive 5-minute video. Entitled, Everyday, this video has been viewed more than 8 million times in YouTube and has inspired several people all over [...]

Many people consider mystery shopping as one of their dream jobs. Who wouldn’t? It’s fun to get paid while doing something that you love. Market research companies regularly hire secret shoppers to check how their client’s business is performing in terms of customer service. Mystery shopping measures the consumer’s experience against the set standards of [...]

The internet is a rich source of information. If you like to surf, then chances are, you have a list of your favorite websites. This list tends to be short if you purely rely on memory but with all the new websites and blogs which come out everyday, how do you manage to remember and [...]

There are a lot of ways to put a price on your product or service. These methods usually take into consideration the many important factors that affect pricing. Some of these information include market positioning, product demand and raw material costs. If you want exclusivity, then put premium tags on your products. If the cost [...]

In the late 1960’s, a psychologist named Walter Mischel conducted an experiment on a group of four-year olds. He gave each child a marshmallow and told them that if they don’t eat it and wait for him to return in the room after 20 minutes, he would give them another one as a reward for [...]

February 14 is about a month from now and soon, the season of hearts will be showing its signs everywhere. How would you celebrate it with your loved one without spending much?
What can you do on Valentines that is romantic yet easy on the budget?
Talk about this in your blog and I will include your [...]

Are you a photo enthusiast? If yes, then why not try selling your photos online? You don’t need those expensive DSLR cameras, a studio setup or even have formal training on photography to sell your images. All you need is a decent camera, a bit of technical knowledge, a Paypal account and a place where [...]

Have you noticed that most big companies often support a charitable institution? Some of them even launch public campaigns for the benefit of these organizations. In the Philippines for example, television networks such as ABS-CBN and GMA7 both have their own foundations that help the poor and the oppressed in the country. Even international companies [...]

The Chinese horoscope is welcoming the Year of The Rat this coming February 7, 2008. A lot of people, specially Pinoys who are followers of Feng Shui, are excited because The Rat has always been considered a protector and bringer of wealth. Personally, I see this as a good opportunity to set a few financial [...]

Choosing an effective name is one of the first and most vital steps in putting up a business. For starters, it is the first thing that people will see and the impression they get from your name will influence how they will initially react towards your business. Will they become curious and inquire about your [...]

Have you ever decided to achieve a goal, felt so close but then had to give up? Or have you ever decided to change your life, and tried so hard to do so but still found yourself still in the same place where you were?
We have all felt this way - hopeless against our impossible [...]

Going to Starbucks and other gourmet coffee shops has become a common practice nowadays, specially for Pinoys. Is it because we are too lazy to make our own brewed coffee or espresso at home? Maybe. Is it because we simply love having their blended drinks like the Mocha Frappe? More likely. Or is it because [...]