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Transcript
00:00 Celebrations seem to be getting more and more intense.
00:06 Now, bonuses are being given to know tips so that blessings won't be wasted.
00:10 Mona Kim has a report.
00:12 The fatigue of the whole year of fasting seems to be getting better every Christmas.
00:19 Christmas bonus is the most anticipated.
00:22 Some are planning how to spend it.
00:28 I am thinking of buying a new projector that of course will aid my teaching.
00:34 I want to allocate 20% of the funds for savings or emergency.
00:41 Buy some gifts for my family and friends.
00:44 And lastly, I would like to treat myself and my loved ones to a special holiday experience.
00:50 According to a financial expert, it's normal for us to be busy spending during Christmas.
00:56 It's a part of our culture.
00:58 We think it's not enough if we don't celebrate and spend.
01:04 It's almost an obligation.
01:06 But don't be too hasty.
01:08 Because next Christmas, the new year won't be happy.
01:13 Do not spend new money that you receive as much as possible.
01:18 But try and liquefy assets that you don't use.
01:23 Convert to cash and that's the expense.
01:25 Let's spend our assets.
01:28 The ones that we don't need, let's liquefy and sell.
01:32 Or let's give instead of just keeping it there.
01:37 It should be worth the new time to be able to spend in a more practical way.
01:42 Let's be creative.
01:44 There are many ways of entertaining yourself now, especially with the new digital age.
01:49 It's important to be active.
01:51 Von Aquino reporting for GMA Integrated News.
01:55 [Music]

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