The Gonzaga family has been well known for being a money-saving oriented bunch, settling with a number of businesses from milktea shops, authoring books, shawarma stalls, and makeup lines that spreads across the country; not to mention the modeling and acting projects they accept to achieve the wealth they enjoy and give back to the public.
As the new hailed Shopee Princess, Alex Gonzaga is here to give out Shopee Smart tips; which will surely give you the upper hand on splurging your sweldo the Akinse Sale and also in life.
- “‘Pag sumweldo ka na, deposit mo muna. Tsaka ka lang mag-withdraw. ‘Wag mo i-spend ang money na wala pa sa’yo. ”
First thing Alex does when she gets her paycheck? She deposits all that hard-earned money to her bank account. Only then does she withdraw cash to buy essentials and pay bills. This way, she gets to budget her income and control her finances better.
She also advises to invest your money. The smartest way to grow your keep is to invest your money on something that will grow it back like insurance or investing on businesses if not putting up a business yourself. “Make your money work for you,” Alex added.
2. “‘Pag may gusto ka, ‘wag mo binibili agad. Pag-isipan mo muna 3,000 times!”
Like the best of us, Alex used to be prone to impulsive purchases. However, her husband taught her to mull things over before checking out her shopping cart. Here’s a handy trick from Alex: add the products you’re eyeing to your cart and leave them there for a few weeks. If you still want them after that long, go ahead and check them out.
Sharing a few anecdotes about her husband’s frugality spreading out on her, Alex laughingly shares that most of Mikee’s request to buy are face masks that often made her think about as well when scrolling on the app. She also confessed that her shopping behavior haven’t really changed yet given that they haven’t moved yet in their own home, and mommy Pinty always reminds her that splurging is bad every time she thinks about buying things online.
3. “Don’t live grandiosely. ‘Wag mong sanayin ang sarili mo na luxurious all the time.”
It’s perfectly fine to treat yourself from time to time, but for Alex, it’s also important to stay practical. Her dad frequently reminds her that life will not always be as full of blessings, and she needs to save some for a rainy day.
“Kailangan mo muna maisip na wag ka muna magspend ng money na wala pa sayo,” she shared that fixing your mindset is a huge first step in smart saving. Don’t count the chicks when the eggs haven’t hatched yet as the idiom say, so always make sure to earn more than you spend.
4. “Before a sale, add to cart niyo na ‘yung na namamatahan niyo. Pagpatak ng 12, check out na!”
Pro tip from Alex: Two days ahead of a big sale, add all the items you’re planning to buy to your shopping cart. Picking them out during the sale itself can get stressful, especially when other shoppers beat you to in-demand items. You don’t want that awesome deal to get sold out just as you’re adding to cart!
5. “Andaming good deals on Shopee. You always have to check kung ano ‘yung deals. I-maximize mo ‘yung pagiging user of the app.”
Users can avail plenty of big discounts on Shopee, but for even more deals, Alex advises shoppers to explore the app and always check their notifications. Alex herself recently discovered a big money-saver on Shopee: ₱1 restaurant vouchers! Shoppers can also enjoy other amazing promos such free shipping vouchers, cashback, free coins, and more on the app.
“Ang sarap to spend your money and get the best of it because of the deals, meron tayong kakampi tuwing akinse” she lamented. Alex emphasizes that the challenge in finding how to maximize the app is also fun on its own also self fulfilling in some way.
Don’t miss the Payday Sale this Saturday, more deals are in store, such as ₱15 deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 15% cashback. For more information on these akinse deals, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.
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About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
About Shopee Mall
Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall — 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.
About ShopeePay
ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.
ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities.
ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.
