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What Games Can Teach You About Finance
- 11th February 2015
Games are more than just fun pastimes or hobbies. In fact, personal finance lessons abound. Check out some of the money lessons hidden within games you've probably not noticed.
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How Procrastination Can Be Good For Your Money
- 4th February 2015
Procrastination is hardly ever talked about in a positive light but there are times when it can be good for your money. We show you five instances in which stalling can be the best thing you can do for your finances.
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Dealing with Debt in Marriage
- 20th January 2015
When you get married you agree to accept your partner completely: the good, the bad and the baggage. Sometimes, this includes a mountain of debt. Will you be able to deal with the added responsibility or will debt do you part?
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Can You Afford Your Bucket List?
- 19th January 2015
Since the 2007 movie of the same name won us over; the Bucket List has grown to almost cult status. Whilst it's awesome to have a plan of all the wonders you want to see in this life; have you wondered if you can afford it all?
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3 Ways to Get Your Finances on the Right Track
- 7th January 2015
Are you having trouble saving or worse, piling on debt month after month? You don't have to live like this. Here's how you can stop being your own worst financial enemy in just three steps!
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Singles and Retirement: Don’t be Forever-on-Loans
- 25th September 2014
Almost every portal preaching about retirement planning must-do's will talk as if everyone is destined for marriage and the dual-income household. We're not. We're going to tell you how to rock single retirement like you should!
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Brokeback Budgeting: Life Hacks for Leaner Months
- 10th September 2014
Car broke down? Rental shot up? Suddenly twisted an ankle? Whatever the cause, there may be some months where you find yourself broke. You're not alone on the range - we show you how to survive those leaner months.
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Two-Faced Credit Cards: Friend or Foe?
- 3rd September 2014
Like a double edged sword, a credit card can be a friend when making a purchase or a foe when you struggle to pay the bills. To come out the winner, you must understand all the risks and benefits that come with paying on credit.
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What can I do to improve my Credit Report?
- 22nd May 2014
Bad debt weighing you down? Keep calm and read on for our tips on how to improve your credit report.
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Top retirement money myths
- 28th January 2014
Is your retirement fund in danger of being too sparse? It might be if you subscribed to one of or (gasp) all of these money myths!
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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.