“The holidays are here, the holidays are here… hooray, hooray, hooray!” This song often comes to mind when the year-end holiday season begins. For many people, this is a long-awaited moment to take a break from routine, travel, or spend time with family. However, behind the excitement, expenses during the holidays often increase significantly. Costs for transportation, accommodation, and various recreational activities can make spending exceed initial plans. To keep your fina

Discount season is often a highly anticipated moment for many people. Various attractive promotions can be found both in offline stores and online shopping platforms. Large discounts often make people feel they are getting great deals. However, without proper planning, discounts can actually lead to uncontrolled spending. Many people end up buying items just because they are on sale, even though they are not truly needed. To enjoy promotions without harming your financial con

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As part of its effort to expand public literacy on fintech in Indonesia, MEKAR’s Founder & CEO, Pandu Aditya Kristy, appeared as a speaker on the Tech A Look program on CNBC Indonesia . During the session, Pandu discussed how financial technology (fintech) can serve as a real solution to expand access to productive financing, particularly for MSMEs and women entrepreneurs across Indonesia. Fintech as an Enabler of Financial Inclusion Pandu highlighted that many micro-busines

As the year comes to an end , shopping activity usually increases. The Christmas and New Year season is often utilized by many business owners to offer various attractive products and services. For Sobat Mekar who are looking for seasonal business opportunities, this period can be very promising. With creative ideas and the right marketing strategy, seasonal businesses can generate additional income. Here are some business ideas you can try during the Christmas and New Year s

As the end of the year approaches, shopping activity usually increases. From holiday needs and discount promotions to celebration preparations, expenses tend to be higher than usual. If not managed properly, this increase in spending can disrupt financial stability. Therefore, Sobat Mekar should start planning their financial management well before the year-end arrives. Plan Your Expenses The first step is to create a list of essential needs. With this list, Sobat Mekar can p