Category: Education resources
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What exactly does it cost to run your life?
How many of us know what it actually costs us to run our lives? Such a simple thing but the answer is often unknown, I am inviting you to have a think about it. Because, at the end of the day, it gives you certainty and there’s comfort in that – and it lets you…
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Getting a deposit together, your options
One of the key criteria to buying a home is to have a deposit & enough money to cover your stamp duty and legal fees, if you already own a property hopefully there’s enough equity to draw upon to cover your new purchase, or, perhaps you’re considering selling to release the equity that way. …
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5 Tips to knowing if your Nest Egg is in good shape
5 Tips to knowing if your Nest Egg is in good shape (guest post by Kate Hillas) What is a Nest Egg and why have one? The term “Nest Egg” means different things to different people. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “a sum of money saved for the future”. We are now talking about…
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The consolidation question – when consolidating your debts makes sense – and when it doesn’t
One smaller repayment sounds brilliant, but beware the pitfalls of consolidating your debts into your home loan, for you may forever be paying off that big weekend away from last month (or worse still that cute pair of heels). Juggling a variety of repayments to cover your credit cards, personal loan, car loan and…
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How your credit card could stop you buying your dream home
OK, scandalous headline – sorry about that, but there’s some truth in it I’m afraid. Credit cards are a brilliant tool if used effectively – I love them, I accumulate points like a madwoman with the aim of one day going somewhere fabulous. Tropical I think. I use my card for everything possible then pay…
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Glossary, all the lingo – explained.
Glossary AAPR: Also referred to as a Comparison rate, the Average Annualised Percentage Rate reflects the total cost of your loan after taking into account other costs like annual and monthly fees. This is then expressed as a total interest rate cost to you over an average loan term. Acceptance: To agree to the terms and…
