The high educational fees in the United States make most students quit their further studies since their parents cannot afford to pay the fees. In this respect, only rich people can bear the burden of higher educational fees for their children. The greatest advantage in this respect is that if your child is good...
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The very first time you receive a paycheck, pay yourself! What do I mean by that? Well, you need to get into the habit of seeing your monthly paycheck not as a definite, but as a means to help you establish a life you want, to continually sustain you no matter what happens in...
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There can be times when you think of switching and changing your career. However, it is imperative to note that change often comes with a cost. If you are already in debt, you need to consider a few things before making the giant leap. Nevertheless, we will tell you the step-by-step process for switching...
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There comes a time in everyone’s life where we realise: “Hey! I need to plan for my financial future!” Some catalysts to this realisation might be the birth of a child, age, or the realisation that we are finite beings. “We’re having our firstborn; we need to plan for school fees!” “I’m 30! I...
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Let’s talk about credit card debt. This article is not aimed to tell you to stop using your credit cards. The fact is that debt is a tool. If you manage your debt responsibly, that debt can be leveraged to improve your credit score, obtain better interest rates with new and existing credit cards,...
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Students who choose to pursue their education in a foreign country, away from the support system of their family and friends, are presented with a particular set of problems in the modern world. However, you do not need to be afraid because the institution and the student union would support children in this situation....
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We live in a very precarious age where consumerism has defied sound reasoning and it is rather getting worse as most educational institutions do not devote curriculum to teaching money saving skills. Here are some ways to get ahead: Living within one’s means – I have made it a habit not to spend beyond...
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So you made a mistake in the major you chose or what you want to do for the rest of your life *queue existential crises*. What to do? These are tough questions for trying times, but guidance and self-empathy are vital for surviving. If you’re unhappy with your decision for your undergrad major, master’s...
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My mother always shared her “pearls” of wisdom with me when I was young. I did not always listen. When it comes to her financial advice, I wish I had. So, today I would like to share some of her wisdom and put it into context with today’s economic environment to give you a...
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You are staying in a fancy house; you drive the best car. You have the most expensive clothes, and you are going out every weekend trying to live an Instagram life. Then, one night it hits you, you are trying to make dinner, and all you have is a loaf of bread and peanut...
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