One of the most important and yet the least covered topics of the latest 2021 Budget announcement in Singapore was the Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Act (SINGA). What it means is that for the first time in about 40 years, the Singapore government is going to borrow money to finance …
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Ever since I wrote my first book, “Life or Debt,” nearly 20 years ago, I’ve been trying to guide readers and viewers to a debt-free life. Why? Because debt is like a cancer that eats away …
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Photo by Ivan Kruk / Shutterstock.com Money Talks News has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Money Talks News and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Tackling debt is a popular New Year’s resolution, but you probably know it’s hard to accomplish any resolution …
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Photo by littlenySTOCK / Shutterstock.com Credit cards can seem like lifesavers when you want or need to make a large purchase. Using a card is so easy — like buying something on someone else’s dime. That is, until you overextend yourself. Then, you realize that you ultimately will pay an …
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Political pressure is building to discuss our nation’s $ 1.6 trillion in student loan debt. In fact, last month more Google searches for “student loan debt” were made than ever before. 1.6 trillion is a difficult number to visualize or wrap your head around. We love playing with data and …
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For many people looking to get their finances better under control, one of the first major stops is managing debt. If you’ve borrowed money to pay for higher education in the past, the chances are high that you have some student loans debt to deal with. In fact, you’re not …
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For those currently paying off several debts at once, debt consolidation is an option that can make repaying your loans easier. Debt consolidation loans can allow you to simplify your debt repayments and even save money on interest rates. After consolidating your debts, repayments are usually lower than what you’re …
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Photo by Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Paying off a home mortgage before you retire is a common goal, but it isn’t always the best financial strategy. It could end up costing you in the long run — such as by leaving you without cash savings to cover an unexpected …
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We’ve all heard about the rising cost of a college degree in America. But as some might question college is worth the cost, it remains true that a bachelor’s degree holder earns 84% more than those with high school education only. Between the lifetime earnings math, as well as the …
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