The side hustle – a perfect way to bring meaning to an otherwise mundane existence. But how do you find the time to indulge a side hustle, considering that you are already boxed in on all sides with your regular job, family, and social commitments? Simple – any pursuit that …
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Auto-Invest: Why you should allocate your capital here
Ever had moments where you would camp in front of your desktop or mobile screen at 11:58am, standing by during the last two minutes before a crowdfunding campaign opens at 12pm? You don’t need to do that, because there is Auto-Invest for our investors. What is Auto-Invest? Auto-Invest is a …
7 Habits of Successful Investors
Investing can be a big life-changing decision, especially when you are thinking of investing for the very first time. The smallest of mistakes or errors can cost you, literally. Investments carry inherent risks and that generates fear even amongst the most experienced investors. At the end of the day, it …
Here’s Why You Need an Emergency Fund and How to Get Started
Imagine suddenly losing your job one day or getting into a serious accident. Would you be prepared to deal with it financially? When life is good, these are things that we don’t think about. But these uncertainties can certainly happen anytime. We can plan on how to save for them …
Top 10 New Year Resolutions on Saving Money
Every New Year, you can be sure to find people going on about their resolutions. Saving money is one such resolution that’s on nearly everyone’s New Year Resolutions’ list almost every year. Much like the ones who want to lose weight, the people who decide to clean up their finances …
Achieving Financial Goals: A Simple 7-Step Guide
Have you ever said you’re going to set aside an X amount of money every month, only find yourself woefully low on funds and hoping you’d get by till the next pay cheque? You can give yourself any amount of excuses you like. Oh, it was your best friend’s wedding, …
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4 Ways to Save in the Digital Era
We’ve all been there before: at first, we were just absentmindedly scrolling through our Instagram feed when we come across a beautifully made travel bag or trendy sneakers posted by a brand account. Next thing we know, we’ve placed our order and we’re ready to make a purchase. Everything happened …
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4 Ways to Manage Personal Finance as Millennials
When it comes to personal finances, millennials often struggle. Older generations sneer, saying that the youth’s money problems stem from their own spending habits, from frequent eating out to coffee shops. That criticism has some merit. A recent survey conducted by Bankrate show that the average millennial eats out or …
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Budgeting: Balance Your Spending
“My money keeps spilling out like water.” Many of us have experienced the frustration of having too many expenses to track. We have to pay for housing, utilities, taxes, transportation, food, the list goes on. Sometimes we can’t catch a break despite bringing in a reasonably good income. It’s normal …
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Types of Investments
If it is long-term financial security you are after, you will have to start investing – and better sooner than later. Here is a quick guide to the different types of investments: 1. Time deposits A time deposit is a bank deposit with (i) a higher interest rate than a …