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Are You Ready For the Added Money Responsibilities of Home Ownership?
- 31st May 2015
Ready to buy your first home? You've probably worked out the loan amounts and legal fees but do you know there are many other costs associated with being a home owner?
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5 Steps to Surviving Payday Weekend Without Going Broke
- 28th May 2015
It's payday weekend for most of us and if you're anything like the majority, you may be finding yourself heading to a nearby mall. This could lead you to broke-ville before you know it. Avoid the binge spend in 5 easy steps.
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Fresh Graduate Money Myths Debunked
- 25th May 2015
Being a fresh graduate in the working world means a whole new world of responsibilities but also a host of misconceptions. Let us clear those up for you.
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Steps to Helping Your Elderly Parents Manage Their Money
- 19th May 2015
Money struggles are a constant occurrence in our lives. Guidance is strongly needed sometimes, no matter if you are young or old. But how do you approach the tricky problem of discussing the money problems of your parents?
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Save Money on Your Utility Bills
- 17th May 2015
Utility Bills can bore a huge hole in your wallet if you're not careful! In this article, we share with you our tips to cutting utility costs for your poor wallet!
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5 Signs That Show You Are Ready For a Credit Card
- 14th May 2015
Owning a credit card may be high on a young worker's to-do-list. However will you be able to handle it properly? Here are 5 signs that will show you if you're ready for a credit card.
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Guide for Handling Sudden Wealth
- 12th May 2015
Money can become difficult to manage if too much of it comes by surprise. Let us help you in better handling a sudden stroke of luck in the money department....
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Practical Tips for Surviving Your First Year of Work with a Limited Income
- 8th May 2015
Are you a fresh graduate? Then, welcome to adulthood. Here are a few handy and practical tips for you to survive in this new phase of your life.
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Is Social Media Making You Broke?
- 5th May 2015
Admit it: you spend much more time than you should on social media! But did you know this little habit may be costing you money? We discover the sneaky ways social media makes you broke.
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Money Lessons I Learned from the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit
- 28th February 2015
Watching movies are fun; but it's even more fun when you can learn life lessons and justify the 18 hours you spent watching it. Here are money lessons I learned by watching Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit.
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The Debt Service Ratio Explained
Desiree Nair
- 22nd September 2015
The Debt Service Ratio is used by every bank to decide how much more lending your income can take. We explain how this ratio is calculated so you will have some idea as to how your new application is going to work out for you!
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How Do You Spot Fake Money?
Ahmad Mudhakkir
- 23rd May 2016
We know there are security measures in place to prevent cash from being counterfeited, but what are they and how do we make sure our money is real? Let's find out.
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What Kind of Broke Are You?
Ahmad Mudhakkir
- 13th May 2016
Sometimes we have money, and other times we don't. When we don't have money we call ourselves "broke", but is that word enough to describe it?
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Should You Have a Joint Account with Your Spouse?
Desiree Nair
- 8th September 2015
Have you thought about opening a joint account with your spouse? We take a look at the pros and cons plus a checklist to help you decide if it truly is the way to go.