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In my journey, I briefly mentioned that I got into personal finance and investment books at an early age and had sketched out a rough plan to “save, invest in shares, develop property and retire by 30”. Well I dug…

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Renting vs Buying a House

Personal Finance

goals, money, personal finance, planning

I have wanted to write this post for a while now. My partner and I recently moved out of our parents’ houses and we’re renting. Many people who know me voiced their shock at my decision to rent instead of buy a…

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How to Get out of Debt

Personal Finance

money, personal finance

If you’re currently studying or have recently graduated, you may not have had much of an opportunity to work. Even worse, you may have faced personal or family challenges that rendered you incapable of being as productive as others around…

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How to Avoid Debt in School

Personal Finance

money, personal finance, school

We all have limited time and money. As a student, you are probably low on the money side of things, but you do have time which can be traded for money. The three big areas for you to spend these…

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Contract vs Outright: Getting a New Phone

Personal Finance

money, personal finance

If you are looking at getting a new phone, consider your options: buying a phone outright is often cheaper and more flexible in the long run, but buying a phone on a contract doesn’t come with a big upfront payment.…

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6 Steps to Getting Control over Money

Money

goals, mindset, money, personal finance, planning

Some people spend a lot of time being controlled by money, yet others are able to harness the power of money and grow their wealth to extreme levels. Whether you want to be wealthy or simply financially stress free, these…

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How to Create a Budget

Personal Finance

measure, money, personal finance, planning

Time and money are two of your most important resources. They are also finite, so if you aren’t using them in the best way possible, you’re wasting them. One of the best ways to manage your money is with a budget.…

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Pros and Cons of Different Money Making Methods

Business, Career, Money, Personal Finance

business, career, investing, money, personal finance

This is part two of the different methods of making money. See part one for the introduction. The image I put together for this post has the Cashflow Quadrant in it from Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad series (including the…

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What Method of Making Money Is Best for You?

Business, Career, Money, Personal Finance

business, career, investing, money, personal finance

When it comes to making money, the first (and sometimes the only) option considered is working in a job. This usually begins as a relatively unskilled job such a low level retail, customer service, or sales position. Most then consider moving…

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