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Category: finance
In an ideal world, taking a loan would be simple. Apart from filling out the paperwork and receiving approval all you'd need to know is the amount of interest you have to pay. Take out $1,000 at 5% and your total repayment sum comes to $1,050. But, depending on the terms of your finance, on top ... read more
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We all like the thought of earning interest on our savings and investments. Equally, we all hate having to pay interest on loans and debts. With some deft mathematical footwork it's possible to cancel out the interest on your debts by using compound interest that accu... read more
Category: finance
When you think about it, the collapse of any banking system is likely to send investors and savers alike running for the hills. But on the scale of 'really bad things that could happen' it's not quite midnight on the doomsday clock. The thing is, sometimes, just sometimes, a global financial col... read more
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Recessions come and go. Fortunately, financial meltdowns on a global scale are far less common. Common sense and some seriously big brains in the banking industry have worked tirelessly to ensure that the money markets, and the investors, are protected... read more
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