The Ultimate Couple Flex: Budgeting Together with Maya
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With Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, saving, spending, and managing money together is seamless, rewarding, and—dare we say—kind of cute.
The hottest couple finance trend is all about making money moves and leveling up together. Whether you’re planning a dream vacation, saving for a new home, or just wanting to avoid awkward “who pays?” moments, money dates are the next-level relationship upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Here’s how to turn your couple goals into real financial wins.
Set the Mood for Smart Spending
Light some candles, grab a glass of wine or coffee for a cozy money date., and open the Maya app for a stress-free, no-judgment check-in on your finances. Think of it as relationship goal-setting but for your bank account.
Make It a Savings Challenge
Who says budgeting can’t be fun and a little competitive? Set a spending limit and challenge each other to plan the most creative, wallet-friendly date—whether it’s a DIY charcuterie night, a scenic picnic, or a street food adventure. The one who gets the most bang for their buck wins, and whatever’s left? Straight into your savings to fuel your next big couple splurge.
Build Your Couple’s Wishlist Fund
Manifesting a dream vacay, a cozy new condo, or finally bringing home a fur baby? Maya Personal Goals lets you set up five different savings targets (with cute icons, of course), each earning 6% p.a. No more “we should start saving for that”—now, you actually are.
Ditch the ‘Who Pays?’ Drama
No one likes the awkward bill dance at dinner. Paying with Maya makes splitting expenses completely seamless. Even better? Every time you pay with Maya, you’re also boosting your savings interest up to 15% p.a. interest. So, your love and your bank account are growing at the same time.
Make Cashback Your Couple Currency
Couples who also budget together, earn rewards together. With the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card, every purchase comes with perks! Get up to 5% cashback on grocery runs at Landers, 2% on romantic date nights, and 1% on surprise gifts for each other—plus extra rewards when you book trips on Agoda, Japan Airlines, Trip.com, or even enjoy workouts together with ClassPass and comfort food at Jollibee.
This love month, start building something that lasts—a financially empowered future together. Whether it’s saving for big milestones, spending smarter, or simply getting on the same page about money, Maya makes it effortless.
Moreover, set up your couple money goals today at maya.ph and mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated.
Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to P500,000 per depositor.
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Aside from being a businessman, Josh Austria has been working in PR and media industry for more more than a decade. From his years of experience as the Marketing and Advertising Head of Village Pipol Magazine, he has built strong relationships with creative people, brands, and organizations.