Blog Posts on home finances

Meralco AppCal and Improved Customer Service by Marriage and Beyond on Oct 11, 2011If there is one thing we cannot ignore in our monthly roster of bills, it is the electricity bill — Meralco bill, for us who are based in Manila. Trying to ignore it is really not an option. Else you will find your family literally walk in the...

RCBC Bankard cardholders to enjoy early Christmas shopping at the 2nd Megabrands Sale by Marriage and Beyond on Sep 22, 2011If there is one credit card issuer I am happy with, it is RCBC Bankard. I’ve been a subscriber since 1999 and we never had any major issues with them. I have 4 cards with them to date. I wish I can say the same for other credit card companies.

Frugal is cool! by Marriage and Beyond on Oct 8, 2010Being frugal is not exactly popular whether it comes to the homestead or just one’s regular daily activities. Consumers’ minds are directed towards the “need” to acquire things as these numerous brands and products create that urgency for us...

Got our photos printed via ArtsCow.com by Marriage and Beyond on Jul 1, 2010My original ArtsCow.com collection of photos that I uploaded for printing contained, give or take, 400 photos. I decided to trim it down to the online promo I am entitled to, as a new member. A hundred prints of 4R photos for only $5.99. Free shippin...

I am grateful for these… by Marriage and Beyond on Apr 8, 2010I feel so blessed. The Lord has definitely made Himself known to me and my family several times over, all these years. There is truth in His promises. I am mighty proud of the hubby especially for keeping to God’s calling of Him to pastor SBC-M...

Sun Life Financial – It’s Time! by Marriage and Beyond on Mar 3, 2010This video started off the Sun Life Financial It’s Time Bloggers Event that the hubby and I were invited to, held at Buenissimo (By Café Ysabel) at the Eastwood Mall last Saturday. Although the statistics is not really new to me, it can still be...

Lies and Truth About Having More by Marriage and Beyond on Dec 3, 2009Wanting more or the desire to have more causes a great amount of conflict in families. George Gallup says that the number one cause of arguments in families is family finances. Sixty-five percent of all marriages argue about money. Why do we always...

Save and start spending smart by Marriage and Beyond on Aug 26, 2009It is a good thing that the hubby and I are not eyeglass wearers yet. But with this recent news about How You Can Start Spending Smart with Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx eyeglasses, I think it is not going to be a great deal if we both would need to wear spe...

Back to School Savings by Marriage and Beyond on Aug 12, 2009Have you noticed that the basic consumables hike their prices week after week? And when you have a student in the house, it adds up to your expenses. Although we homeschool our son, we so feel the economic crunch every single time we need to repleni...

Financial Issues in Marriage by Marriage and Beyond on May 29, 2009During the first year of our marriage, we started off with the hubby taking care of our finances. Everything was jotted down. A checking account was opened for better monitoring. We were idealistic. An influence of what I have picked up from Fascin...