Holiday Gastos, Sudden Home Repairs, and the Comfort of Having Maya When You Need It

The holiday season is supposed to feel warm, joyful, and full of celebrations, but let’s be honest, it also comes with a lot of surprise gastos. Between Christmas shopping, noche buena preparations, family reunions, and year-end celebrations, expenses can pile up fast. And sometimes, life throws in extra challenges when you least expect it.

This year, right in the middle of all the holiday rush, I was reminded how unpredictable things can be, especially at home. Had to buy, fix, and repair a lot of things, like a broken fan & air conditioner, wallpaper, pest control, leaks, and the list goes on. The kind you can’t really postpone because, well, it’s your house and your family’s comfort is at stake.

Moments like these make you realize how important it is to have financial options you can rely on. And honestly, I’m just glad there’s something like Maya Easy Credit and Maya Personal Loan that I can turn to without stress, long lines, or complicated paperwork. Read on to know more!

Spark joy in every goal, turn your savings into rewards with Metrobank

What truly sparks joy for you? Maybe it’s that long-overdue beach vacation, the sense of financial wellness you’ve been working toward, or simply knowing your savings are growing for something that matters most — your peace of mind.

Whatever brings you happiness, big or small, Metrobank wants to spark even more joy along the way. That is why it recently introduced the Spark Joy Promo to get you one step closer to your dreams by rewarding your everyday saving habits! 

Because if you think about it, saving isn’t just about numbers on your bank account— it’s about the life moments you’re working toward. Now, Metrobank is giving you an extra reason to feel good about it with a guaranteed eGift of up to PHP10,000 just for growing your money with the Spark Joy Promo. Read on to know more!

No Labels, Just Benefits: Why Maya is My Ultimate Freelance Situationship 💚

I have been working as a freelancer for as long as I can remember. And I’m not just talking about creating content or blogging (those are my passion-fueled side hustles hehe), I’m talking about my work as a Virtual Assistant, SEO writer, Social Media Manager & Influencer Coordinator for international clients! :) I started doing online jobs or remote work back when Upwork was still oDesk—yes, way back in 2013! 

Back then, getting paid wasn’t as smooth as it is now. Since I get paid in $ (TYL haha) transferring funds used to come with lots of fees and extra steps. Now, it’s all simplified and easy! Read on to know more…

How I’m Using Maya to Fund my Concert Goals

I'm entering midlife, and I'm at a stage where my focus and ultimate goals have narrowed down to a few things. Whenever people, or even online clients during interviews, ask me about my goals for the coming years, my answers have become steadfast and simple: to continue working remotely on a flexible schedule (whether it's a data entry job or something else, as long as it meets my asking rate) so I can travel the world, focus more on self-care, and spend more time with my family and friends. Honestly, my goal is just to earn money without being too stressed so I can do things that bring me joy and give my life meaning-- like watching my favorite artists perform live on stage!

Radwimps concert in Manila

Tips on How to Make the Most Out of This New Year

I cannot believe we've already stepped into the new year! 2022 came and went in a blink of an eye, but it left me with tons of wonderful memories that will last for a lifetime. I met a lot of amazing people, found nice remote work opportunities that allowed me to explore more beautiful places, saw BTS in Busan (even if we didn't win concert tickets), and spent time with friends & family. It also presented me with new learnings & experiences that made me grow personally, professionally & spiritually. I cannot wait to see what this new year 2023 has in store for me! I hope only good things will happen. 🙏🏼  Read on to know more...