5 Adulting Purchases You Can Make Without Breaking the Bank

The struggle is real when it comes to adulting. Managing one’s finances is more challenging

when you know how hard it is to make money yourself. As you learn how to budget your
expenses, treating yourself every once in a while wouldn't hurt.
Considering your commitment to the daily grind, you deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Here are some adulting purchases you can make without going broke:

1. A laptop. While you can Netflix and Chill using your home desktop, it’s more convenient
to have your own laptop so you can take your work or lifestyle interests with you
wherever you go. You can work while sunbathing at the beach or shop online in the
comfort of your bed.
2. Smartphone upgrade. If you’ve been using the same smartphone for a few years, you
should treat yourself to a new unit. There are plenty of mid-range smartphone options
that won’t put a dent in your wallet. They’re packed with excellent features that can make
your life more convenient. Plus, you can store more photos, videos, and emails with a
smartphone with a huge memory.
3. Electric scooter. If your workplace is less than an hour away, you can benefit
tremendously from buying an electric scooter. Not only is it good for the environment, but
it also makes traveling within the city so much easier. In addition, you get to save a lot
because you wouldn’t have to commute or book a car so often.
4. A good quality mattress. Your sleep quality affects your energy levels, and where you
snooze can impact how well your slumber is. If you’ve been sleeping on the same
mattress since you were a teenager, you should consider upgrading to one that can give
you great support and ease your back problems. It can even improve your posture over
time.
5. A powerful vacuum cleaner. At the end of the day, you’d want to relax, but cleaning up
your room or apartment can take so much of your time. You can save a lot of time and
energy by investing in a high-powered vacuum cleaner that does the job efficiently for
you. This adulting purchase is a total game-changer that’ll make your space look spick
and span effortlessly.
These purchases are awesome investment pieces that can make your life so much easier.
However, these are items you can’t just buy on a whim. Fortunately, GGives allows GCash
users to make these purchases without hurting their wallets.

A convenient way to shop

With GGives, you can buy now and pay later for items worth up to PHP125,000 from GCash-
partnered merchants, where you can also enjoy flexible installment payments with low-interest
rates.

This installment option allows you to Pay Lighter with payment terms of 3,6,9 to 12 months or
through 24 gives over 12 months. This means you can pay for purchases slowly every payday.
You can use GGives when you pay for items in your go-to store via Scan to Pay QR code or
through your favorite brand's online payment options.

“We understand how tough adulting can be, and with GCash, more Filipinos can make wise
investments that can transform their lives,” says GCash Chief Customer Officer Winsley Bangit.
“You don’t need to go broke to buy the things you need with GGives and our other lending
products.”

Find out your GScore

To know how much you can buy using GGives, you need to verify your GScore. This score
reflects your active use of GCash’s products, such as maintaining an active wallet balance,
paying your bills, and using GSave, GInvest, and GInsure. Your GScore increases the more you
use your GCash account, which allows you to enjoy a bigger amount you can use when paying
for your desired purchases using GCash.

To find out what your GScore is, simply tap your profile, tap GScore, and a screen will pop up
and display what it is.

For more information on GGives, you can explore this installment option on your GCash app or
the official GCash website. GCash is available to all Philippine mobile networks and can be
used wherever you are in the world as long as you have a Philippine network sim. Through
GGives and GCash, more Filipinos can afford to live the lives they deserve without getting into
too much debt.

For inquiries on GCash, visit www.gcash.com.

About GCash

GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Finance App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, 69M registered users can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,600 partner billers nationwide; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5.2M partner merchants and social sellers; and get access to savings, credit, loans, insurance and invest money, and so much more, all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.), the first and only duacorn in the Philippines.

GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs.

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DTI reminds of Automatic Price Freeze on Basic Necessities due to State of Calamity Declaration from Typhoon Paeng

Following the onslaught of Typhoon Paeng in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminds business establishments in areas under State of Calamity to adhere to the price freeze on basic necessities.

“The DTI is closely coordinating with the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) on the declarations of State of Calamity. Automatic price freeze shall apply to basic necessities. Establishments found violating the price freeze may be subjected to administrative cases and fines,” DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual said.

“The DTI monitoring teams in the regions and provinces check the supermarkets and grocery stores to ensure availability of supply and stability of prices. We also encourage consumers to be vigilant and report any violation or incident of overpricing or hoarding,” Trade Secretary Pascual adds.

Under Republic Act No. 7581, or the Price Act, as amended, prices of basic necessities (BN) are automatically frozen at their prevailing prices for sixty (60) days once a State of Calamity (SOC) is declared in an area. The DTI monitors BN products under its purview such as canned fish, locally manufactured instant noodles, bottled water, bread, processed milk, coffee, candles, laundry soap, detergent, and salt.

Meanwhile, other implementing agencies of the Price Act ensure price stability and availability of supply for the products under their jurisdiction. The Department of Agriculture (DA) is in charge of rice, corn, cooking oil, fresh, dried and other marine products, fresh eggs, fresh pork, beef and poultry meat, fresh milk, fresh vegetables, root crops, sugar, and fresh fruits while the Department of Health takes care of drugs classified as essential.

According to the Price Act, business establishments found to have violated the price freeze will face a penalty of imprisonment for a period of one (1) year to ten (10) years, or a fine ranging from P5,000.00 to P1,000,000.00, or both, at the discretion of the court.

The price freeze shall be automatically lifted on their end date unless sooner lifted by the President.

Consumers are urged to report retailers, distributors, and manufacturers that sell basic necessities above their prevailing prices via One-DTI (1-384) Hotline or email, ConsumerCare@dti.gov.ph

NICKELBACK REVISIT THEIR YOUTH IN “THOSE DAYS” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW

 

PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER GET ROLLIN’ HERE

Diamond certified multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback has shared the official music video for “Those Days,” the second single from their highly anticipated new album Get Rollin’, set for release on November 18th via BMG. Set against an anthemic guitar melody, “Those Days” reminisces about youthful adventures. From staying out past curfew to falling in love for the first time, Nickelback’s newest single is a sincere and honest ode to the good times had. The music video features exclusive photos and videos from the band’s archives. Watch the music video for “Those Days” HERE. A contrast to the band’s edgier single “San Quentin,” the first track from the forthcoming new album Get Rollin’, “Those Days” leans into the band’s more melodic side, as showcased on chart-topping hits like “Rockstar,” “Photograph” and “How You Remind Me.” Since its release in September, “San Quentin” has experienced tremendous momentum at radio, soaring to #1 for three consecutive weeks at active rock radio in Canada and breaking into the top 11 at active rock radio in the U.S. With 14.7 million streams to date, the heart thumping track has been amplified across DSPs, generating global excitement for the band’s first studio album in five years. In celebration of their much-anticipated album release, the band will headline WRAT’s 2022 Nutcracker Ball at the Starlight Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on November 18th. iHeartRadio will host the official Get Rollin’ Album Release Show at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, CT on November 20th.  Nickelback’s 10th studio record Get Rollin’ and Get Rollin’ (Deluxe) will be available via digital platforms and physical CD purchase on November 18. In addition to “Those Days” and “San Quentin,” the album will feature an additional nine new songs all penned by Nickelback. The deluxe edition will add four bonus tracks - acoustic versions of “High Time,” “Just One More,” “Does Heaven Even Know You’re Missing?” and “Horizon.” Standard and exclusive versions of the album will also be released on vinyl in 2023. Pre-save/Pre-order HERE.

Get Rollin’ Tracklist: 1.         San Quentin 2.         Skinny Little Missy 3.         Those Days 4.         High Time 5.         Vegas Bomb 6.         Tidal Wave 7.         Does Heaven Even Know You’re Missing? 8.         Steel Still Rusts 9.         Horizon 10.       Standing In The Dark 11.       Just One More 12.       High Time (Acoustic) * 13.       Does Heaven Even Know You’re Missing? (Acoustic) * 14.       Just One More (Acoustic) * 15.       Horizon (Acoustic) *   * Get Rollin’ Deluxe Version   With Get Rollin’, Nickelback continues their legacy as one of the most important rock acts of the last two decades. Amassing hits for over two decades, Nickelback is the 11th best-selling musical act of all time, counting over 50 million units sold and over 4.7 billion career streams to date. The band has released 23 chart-topping singles, with 19 reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their undeniable success has resulted in over 26 awards including Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, MuchMusic Video Awards, People’s Choice Awards, JUNO Awards, and more. Among their numerous accolades the band has also achieved 12 consecutive sold-out tours, with nearly 10 million tickets sold worldwide.  ###

ABOUT NICKELBACK Named the “most successful rock back of the decade” by Billboard in 2009, Nickelback is one of the most commercially viable and important acts of the past two decades. The four-piece, which is comprised of Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake, and Daniel Adair, is globally celebrated for their career defining and award-winning hits including “How You Remind Me,” “Photograph,” “Far Away” and “Rockstar” which all held top spots on the Billboard 100. Their success includes worldwide sales of more than 50-million units, solidifying their status as one of the top-selling acts of all time and the second best-selling foreign act in the U.S., in the 2000’s decade, behind only The Beatles. Their inescapable and irresistible smash “How You Remind Me” was named Billboard’s ‘Top Rock Song of the Decade’. It was the number-one most played song on U.S. radio (any format) in the 2000’s decade according to Nielsen Soundscan, with over 1.2 million spins. Amongst all these accolades, they’ve also been named Billboard’s “Top Rock Group of the Decade” and received nine Grammy Award nominations, three American Music Awards, a World Music Award, a People’s Choice Award, twelve JUNO Awards, seven MuchMusic Video Awards, and have been inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame (2007). With more than 23 chart-topping singles and fans spanning the globe, Nickelback boasts twelve consecutive sold-out world tours, playing to well over 10-million diehard and adoring fans.

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