When the world migrated to doing communication online, a lot of things which used to be hard to do in the past became easier-like writing to each other and talking to each other. Every day, changes make our lives more convenient and technology allows us to do things in a […]
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Banks are financial institutions which have existed for a very long time, established and often the most reliable way to save, store and exchange monetary values-especially if it involves large amounts. However, banking can cause a lot of money, and efforts in order to have a successful transaction, not everyone […]
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Avoid unnecessary debt, especially debt that has high interest such as credit cards. Pay all debt off as quickly as you can, even if it means taking out an extra mortgage to do so. If you are saving, then make sure you know what is you are saving for. A […]
Continue ReadingYou’re not alone if you have trouble telling the difference between a CFA, CFP, CIF, ChFU, and any of the other financial certifications. How do you filter through this alphabet soup to find the best planner for you? Here is our list of the eight most popular designations and a […]
Continue ReadingAdvances in technology and the development of the Internet are changing the way people transfer money. With all these technological developments, moving money is simpler than before. Earlier, transferring money meant a visit to the bank. But that is no longer needed as there are various technologies in play to […]
Continue ReadingThe Reserve Bank Governor of Australia has issued a warning to households over the high level of debt that many have taken on as a result of recent boom times. Mr Ian Macfarlane said that while the overall economy is not under threat, individual households are vulnerable to a downturn. […]
Continue ReadingLife has become busy for a lot of us especially if you are the type who works long hours a day or if you work on different shifts. There are certain things unavailable at night and may even prove more dangerous (even if day time proves to be equally the […]
Continue ReadingOf all the questions our members ask concerning online banking, the one we hear most is, “How safe is online banking?” We’re here to tell you that online banking is just as safe and secure as the transactions you make at your branch. Most credit unions employ high-end encryption software, […]
Continue ReadingA 2nd mortgage refers to a secured loan taken on a property, which has already been used as a security in a loan once before. It refers to the second loan in sequence, as it is subordinate to the first loan on the same property. The 2nd mortgage lender can […]
Continue ReadingSending money overseas might sound straightforward enough, but without proper planning and research, you could end up losing a lot to fees and poor exchange rates. Particularly if you are buying property abroad or regularly sending money overseas, the differences can become very significant. Don’t be tempted to simply go […]
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