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Lending money to friends / family – things to consider before agreeing to lend your hard-earned cash to someone

Source On occasions, a friend or relative may ask if you can lend them some money. A loan between family/friends will undoubtedly be a less formal arrangement than one executed via a lending company, but it is still a good idea to consider the following: Only lend what you can afford – if you really can’t

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It’s Now Possible for South African Expats to Release Their Retirement Funds

Foreign exchange controls pose a challenge to expats from South Africa, regardless of where they are based. South Africa is one of the few countries in the world that maintains onerous currency exchange controls on its citizens. It restricts foreign investments by South Africans by strictly managing the flow of money out of the country,

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Why you Shouldn’t be Concerned by Bitcoin’s Share Price Crashing

If you’re new to investing in digital currencies such as Bitcoin, you may be concerned about Bitcoin’s latest crash. As you may be worried that Bitcoin’s price won’t recover and that you may lose hundreds or thousands of dollars, in the process. However, if you’re looking to make a decent profit on your Bitcoin investment,

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3 Ways To Send Money To Family Or Friends Overseas

How do you send money to a family member on vacation who is in a desperate situation because they have lost their wallet? How do you send a life-long friend who has moved overseas some money for their birthday because it is easier for them to receive cash than a parcel in the mail?  Your first impulse might simply be to visit your local bank. After all, they know

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Al Hartman on Top Considerations to Make Before Buying a Home Online

Everything we do is now done online, including finding a new home. Every element of a home purchase, from viewing a home to finalizing the mortgage documents, can be done through the internet. Mainly, however, the internet is used to help people locate homes that they are interested in, before making an appointment to view

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