Reading Time: 4 minutesHave you ever wondered whether having a credit card is good or bad for you? For most newbies in their first jobs, getting a credit card is a sign that they are finally independent! It is a cause for celebration and may cause many to eagerly take the irresponsible first swipe. Being approved for one […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutesTo live beyond your means simply means that you are spending more than what you can afford. Statistics show that most people are living from paycheck to paycheck without any kind of financial cushion. This was quite evident on the effect of the recent lockdowns on people’s financial lives. While we all deserve to spend
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Reading Time: 3 minutesDefaulting on your mortgage is not the same as not being able to pay rent. If you miss your rental payment, you can easily talk to the landlord for an extension. If you really can no longer pay, worse scenario is you pack your things and look for another property to rent that is well
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is a price for borrowing money. Aside from the annual membership fee, one of the most important things that you should consider is the interest. This is how the credit card issuer earns money. Understanding the different credits and debits that go in and out of your credit card statement is one of the skills
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Reading Time: 2 minutesCredit cards are a good way to build your credit score standing. Banks and other lending institutions use credit scores to assess and evaluate the potential risk of lending you some money. That’s why it is important that you use your credit card wisely. The only way to achieve this is by understanding your credit
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Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people have the bad habit of not reading their credit card statements. For those who do read, how many really understand what it all means? It is because of this that many people found themselves in credit card debts that have already escalated beyond their control. Don’t be one of these people. Understanding your credit card
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Reading Time: 4 minutesHow are you doing with your finances? Do you consider yourself financially stable? If you do, then good for you. If not, you are not alone. Most people are having problems with money because only a few are financially literate. Most of us have to learn financial lessons the hard way. Just imagine all the things
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Reading Time: 3 minutesUnderstanding basic money terms should be your first step towards financial literacy. It would be very difficult to start learning financial literacy, much more overhaul your financial life without understanding the basics. Just like reading for example, you won’t be able to learn how to read without knowing the alphabet. In the same way, you will
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