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What to Consider when Purchasing a Home
Purchasing a home represents a significant investment. In fact, for most people this represents the biggest investment that a person will make in their entire life. However, prior to diving into a home purchase, it is essential to consider a… Read More ›
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EMV Credit Card Switch: A Guide for Business Compliance
Credit and debit card fraud cost businesses $11.27 billion worldwide in 2012, up nearly 15 percent year-over-year, according to The Nilson Report. Almost half of this fraud occurred in the United States despite American companies accounting for only 23.5 percent of… Read More ›
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR MONEY GO FURTHER
We’d all like a bit more money in our bank at the end of the month. A little something to put away or to treat ourselves but with rising costs and wages stagnating it can be hard. Inflation has been… Read More ›
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The Pros And Cons Of Working From Home
The Internet has given many people the freedom to work from home. Some manage their own startups; some telecommute; some freelance. Working from home sounds idyllic, but before you decide to start converting the guest bedroom, here are some things… Read More ›
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Why Using Area Mortgage Broker Can be Beneficial
Are you in the market for a home? Are you tired of spending money on rent that you will never get back? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then now is the time to start looking for… Read More ›
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The Benefits of using Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Services
Today, just about everything is decided by your credit score. If you apply for a car loan, home loan, or even a payday loan, even though they may state that your credit has nothing to do with getting a loan,… Read More ›
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How to recognise text and e-mail phishing scams
Recently Wonga South Africa were victim to a text and e-mail phishing scam where fraudsters contacted people offering the service of their online loans at interest rates as low as 3.5%. All people needed to do was to submit money… Read More ›
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How To Negotiate A Raise And Hold Onto More Of Your Money
Sometimes you feel like you just don’t get paid enough for all of the hours and energy you put into your work day. People that make minimum wage think they don’t make enough money, but even the people that make… Read More ›
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Hurricanes Devastate Emotionally and Financially
Imagine being told that a hurricane is headed toward your house or business. What would you do? How would you react? Every year there are millions of Americans who experience this nightmare of decision-making. There is no way to stop… Read More ›
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Buying a home for the first time: Are you aware of the home buyers grant?
Buying a home for the first time is exciting. However, dealing with finances can turn out to be quite an ordeal. There is a huge amount of money involved in buying a house. As a first time home buyer… Read More ›