How to Fund Your IBKR Account Using Wise (Philippines) This is the simplest way to move money from your Philippine bank account into Interactive Brokers (IBKR) using Wise (formerly TransferWise). Step 1. Create Two Wise Account Balances Create a Wise USD balance Create a Wise PHP balance Step 2: Fund Your Wise PHP Balance From yourContinue reading “How to Fund Your IBKR Account Using Wise (Philippines)”
Tracking My $MSTY Dividend Journey August Update
Tracking My $MSTY Dividend Journey on IBKR (August Update) $MSTY is an actively managed ETF designed to generate income through dividends while offering exposure to MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) share performance, though with capped upside. It’s non-diversified, so movements in MSTR directly impact returns. For August 2025, my dividend details are: Symbol: MSTY Ex-Date: 2025-08-28 Pay Date:Continue reading “Tracking My $MSTY Dividend Journey August Update”
Why SeaBank is a Smart Place to Save: Daily Interest, Free Transfers, and Cashback
Why SeaBank is a Smart Place to Save: Daily Interest, Free Transfers, and Cashback Digital banking is changing how Filipinos manage their money. One of the strongest options today is SeaBank, a secure and convenient mobile bank backed by Sea Group, the company behind Shopee and Garena. SeaBank combines daily interest, free transfers, and cashbackContinue reading “Why SeaBank is a Smart Place to Save: Daily Interest, Free Transfers, and Cashback”
Step-by-Step Guide: Creating an IBKR Account as a Filipino Investor
How to Open an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Account in the Philippines If you’re a Filipino who wants to invest in U.S. stocks, ETFs, or global markets, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is one of the best platforms available. Unlike most local brokers in the Philippines that only give access to the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange), IBKR letsContinue reading “Step-by-Step Guide: Creating an IBKR Account as a Filipino Investor”
Tracking My $MSTY Dividend Journey on IBKR (Costs and Payout)
Tracking My $MSTY Dividend Journey on IBKR (Costs and Payouts) $MSTY is an actively managed ETF that seeks current income while maintaining the opportunity for exposure to the share price of the common stock of MicroStrategy Incorporated, subject to a limit on potential investment gains. The fund is non-diversified. It is designed to provide regularContinue reading “Tracking My $MSTY Dividend Journey on IBKR (Costs and Payout)”
Trading Reddit Stock on IBKR: My Entry, Profit, and Exit Story
Trading ($RRDT) Reddit Stock on IBKR: My Entry, Profit, and Exit Story How I bought RDDT using Interactive Brokers, held for months, and sold after hitting my profit target. In November 2024, I spotted something interesting on r/WallStreetBets — a post discussing how Reddit’s vast trove of user-generated content could be licensed to AIContinue reading “Trading Reddit Stock on IBKR: My Entry, Profit, and Exit Story”
Top 6 WFH Office Chairs (4.5+ Rating & Popular Online)
Top 6 WFH Office Chairs (4.5+ Star Shoppee Rating & Popular Online in the Philippines) Working from home has become the norm for many Filipinos, but long hours at a desk can take a serious toll on your body if you’re not sitting in the right chair. An ergonomic office chair isn’t just a luxuryContinue reading “Top 6 WFH Office Chairs (4.5+ Rating & Popular Online)”
Review: EcoFlow River 2 Max – Reliable Power Station Backup for Work-from-Home and Brownouts
Review: EcoFlow River 2 Max – Reliable Power Station Backup for Work-from-Home and Brownouts We had a brownout today — probably because of the storm. Luckily, we were ready. Our EcoFlow River 2 Max kept our essentials running smoothly, from work gear to home comfort. This compact but powerful unit can power your gadgets withContinue reading “Review: EcoFlow River 2 Max – Reliable Power Station Backup for Work-from-Home and Brownouts”
Retirement Plan: Dividend Income from Stocks – PSE
Retirement Plan: Dividend Income from stocks in the PSE One idea of retirement that I have wrapped my head around is income from dividend stocks. I have written my experience with $SPC in an earlier article that you can read here. The gist is you buy a stock monthly through PCA and accumulate a number ofContinue reading “Retirement Plan: Dividend Income from Stocks – PSE”
Types Of Retirement Plans In The Philippines
Retirement Ideas for Filipinos Now in my early 30s, I’m feeling the need to plan for retirement. There seems to be not much information online, or it is a complicated topic to digest. Here in MatipidNaDahon, I try to explain complex ideas in simple and easily digestible chunks. Types of Retirement Plans Dividends from StocksContinue reading “Types Of Retirement Plans In The Philippines”