Archive for the 'Money' Category
Do you not think it is funny that who we are in this day and age is based on numbers? This goes for when you apply for a loan and to save you any problems, you need to know that you should have at least 700 and above to have a what is termed as […]
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August 30th, 2008 | Posted in Money | No Comments
Being a financial aid college student can be pretty tough. Everything is so hit or miss, and your future depends on finding the one right contacts that will give you a loan you need. Financial aid loans are never a sure thing. There are so many varied kinds of college financial aid, you see, and […]
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August 27th, 2008 | Posted in Money | 1 Comment
Personal financial management can be hard for some folks, especially when we get mixed messages about immediate gratification and what we should own. Most of us have to have things that aren’t really necessities, and depending on how much we make, that can be a huge problem. Some are very good about spending their money […]
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August 26th, 2008 | Posted in Money | No Comments
Just on Sunday, I spoke to an acquitance whom I met many years ago. He just moved to Singapore and is in the finance industry. I asked him whether it was possible for those who were not in the industry to move in, but it was rather tough. And as someone coming from the banking […]
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June 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Money | No Comments
Quitting your job may be a difficult decision, but sometimes, you may get so upset and stressed at work that continuing on for that sum of money may be extremely detrimental to your mental and physical health. You may not have a job waiting for you, but you really have to quit. Before you take […]
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April 10th, 2008 | Posted in Money | 3 Comments
While reading The One Minute Millionaire, one thing that struck me is that when we make money, it should be for the greater good of other people, rather than at the expense of them. In the story, a widowed mother tries to make one million dollars in cash to get her children back from her […]
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April 6th, 2008 | Posted in Money | No Comments
Once in a while, I’ll see this injured man on TV fretting about money before calling up a lawyer. Then, he gets compensation and has a smile on his face. My friend used to work in such a law firm that helps people fight for compensations. Sometimes, the bills can run up to $100000 or […]
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March 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Money | No Comments
How do you know whether a recession is approaching? One of the indicators is to watch the shares of retailers. They are the first to get hit. Another indicator is to look at how much money parents are giving to children.
I managed to do a quick survey with some teenagers on the amount of pocket […]
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February 21st, 2008 | Posted in Money, Property | 1 Comment
Sometimes, you just can’t win. Taxi drivers complained of rising fuel and they asked for fare increases. Passengers complained they couldn’t get cabs. Taxi companies decided to profit from it and thus they increased the flag down prices and booking fees. In addition, the metre will jump faster. After that was implemented, passengers complained it […]
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January 10th, 2008 | Posted in Money | No Comments
Have you made full use of your yearly employment benefits yet? Christmas is coming and soon it will be 2008. Some companies I know provide eyecare benefits. So if you need a new pair of spectacles or contact lenses, quickly get them and claim them before the year is up.
I still have dental benefits which […]
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December 19th, 2007 | Posted in Money | 1 Comment