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Dealing with Debt in Marriage
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?
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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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How to recover from being made bankrupt
We've previously written about what bankruptcy is and what it happens when you're made bankrupt. In this post we'll tell you how to get yourself back on the path to creditworthiness.
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Credit Card: A Friend in Need or A Foe Indeed?
We used to go everywhere together, my friend and I; movies, shopping, dining and even holidays. I loved being around her; she made me feel complete. When I was short on cash, she offered help. Then she betrayed me - who is she? My credit card
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The Debt Service Ratio Explained
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!
How Do You Spot Fake Money?
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.
What Kind of Broke Are You?
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?
Should You Have a Joint Account with Your Spouse?
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.