Your Mid-Year Money Reset: Five Ways to Make the Rest of 2026 Count

There's something about the middle of the year that makes people reassess everything: the routines they've kept, the goals they've quietly abandoned, and the habits they want to change. Money shouldn't be any different.

Halfway through 2026 isn't just another milestone on the calendar, it's an opportunity to check whether your financial habits are still helping you get where you want to go. Because the smartest financial plans aren't the ones you never change, they're the ones that evolve as life does.

Whether your priorities have shifted or you're simply looking to finish the year stronger, here are six practical ways to give your finances a mid-year reset with Maya, the country's #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform.

Security Bank refinances 17.4 MW Hermosa solar plant

Security Bank, CN Green Roof Asia, Climate Fund Managers, and Norfund have partnered to support renewable energy delivery to Bataan communities. Seated (L-R): Marie Carmela Lim, Sales and Acquisition Head, Security Bank; Virgilio Chua, President and CEO, Security Bank Capital and Investment Corporation; Yvonne Joanna Marcelo, Corporate Banking Group Head, Security Bank; Steve Rawles, CEO, CN Green Roof Asia; John Benedict Victorino, Senior Investment Manager, Climate Fund Managers; and Ryan Oetama, Investment Manager, Climate Fund Managers. Standing (L-R): Marvin Matias, Coverage and Origination Team Head, Security Bank Capital and Investment Corporation; Josh Carlo Samson, Other Fiduciary Services Dept. Head, Security Bank; Westin Raymond Contreras, Investment Consultant, CN Green Roof Philippines; Michael Patrick Cruz, Corporate Banking Team Head, Security Bank; Mary Joy Flores, Finance Manager, CN Green Roof Philippines; Donna Talledo, Legal Consultant, CN Green Roof Philippines; and Emylou Jane Juanillo, Corporate Banking Jr. Relationship Manager, Security Bank

In line with our evolving brand identity, the company, formerly known as Insular Life, is now officially referred to as InLife.

Beyond the paycheck: When enough is not enough

True financial security requires not just an income but also the right partner to achieve it. 

Many people believe they have achieved financial independence when they can provide for their basic needs, pay the bills and still enjoy life’s little luxuries.

But ask anyone who has experienced a serious illness, lost a loved one unexpectedly, or reached retirement without adequate savings, and they will tell you that income alone does not guarantee financial security.

Security Bank Capital named FinanceAsia’s Best Domestic Debt Capital Markets House

Virgilio Chua, President and CEO of Security Bank Capital, received the Best Debt Capital Markets (DCM) House – Domestic award from Jasmine Tai, Associate Head of Conferences at FinanceAsia and Corporate Treasurer Corporate Treasurer at Haymarket Media Group, during the FinanceAsia Awards 2026 ceremony held on June 25 at Conrad Hong Kong.

Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (“Security Bank Capital”), the wholly owned investment banking arm of Security Bank Corporation, has been named Best Debt Capital Markets (DCM) House – Domestic at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026 held in Hong Kong on June 25, 2026.   

Security Bank celebrates 75 years with customer rewards across priority banking and credit cards

As it marks its 75th anniversary, Security Bank is rolling out a range of offers that give customers more ways to be rewarded, whether they’re financing a car or home, using their credit card, or building a deeper relationship with the Bank.

Anchored on its theme, “With you then. With you now. With you always,” the anniversary promotions reflect the Bank’s focus on supporting customers through key moments and everyday financial needs, while delivering meaningful value across its core products.

Gold Circle: Expanded access and everyday benefits

Among the highlights is expanded access to Gold Circle, the Bank’s priority banking program. Until July 31, 2026, eligible customers who take out a qualifying home or auto loan will be granted Gold Circle status.

Wais moves for peace of mind with Home Credit

One smart move gave Joyce Tan peace of mind when she needed it most, showing how Home Credit supports its customers through life’s unexpected moments.   

Joyce Tan, a Wais Home Credit customer since 2020, bought her iPhone 13 in 2021 with the added peace of mind of HOME CREDIT PROTECT. A Gen Z professional living independently in Taguig, Joyce balanced her work, rent, bills, and daily expenses while finding practical ways to manage lifestyle purchases with Home Credit products and services. This one move of buying her phone with Home Credit Protect, unexpectedly guarded her from an unforeseen medical emergency that surfaced in her life with sudden changes in her blood pressure eventually needing her to be hospitalized for Stage 2 hypertension.  

Moneymaxxing Your Credit Card Without Maxing It Out

In an economy where everything seems more expensive than it used to be, people aren't avoiding credit anymore. They're finding ways on how to make it work harder for them.

This shift fueled the rise of Moneymaxxing, a growing mindset focused on getting more value from the money you're already spending—whether that's through rewards, cashback, flexibility, or simply using the right financial tools for the right purchases.

Credit cards, when used strategically, can play an important role in that equation.