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Want to retire early? Track your savings rate

What does ‘savings rate’ mean? Savings rate is a fairly straightforward metric to calculate and track. It is essentially just your total income minus your total expenditure in any given pay cycle, month, year, or other timeframe of your choice. This is, in my opinion, the best indicator of your financial health. Your savings rate …

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Which budgeting method is best?

Struggling to manage money? Want to know where all your money went? You will hear the same advice almost every time: create a budget. But which budgeting method is best? And how do you create a budget that you will actually stick to and will help you make the most of your money?  There’s a …

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could tracking expenses be your fast track to wealth?

Have you ever looked at your bank balance towards the end of the month and asked where did all my money go? I know I have…too many times. You can’t remember anything substantial that you bought, and other than paying bills, you’re not sure where your hard-earned money went. Come to think of it, am …

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7 tips for budgeting as a multicultural couple

Adding a partner to budgeting adds a layer of complexity in itself – now you have another person’s money beliefs, needs, goals and habits to consider when you go about managing your money. As money is still such a taboo subject for so many people, discussing it can be awkward and challenging for many couples, …

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Should I invest with Stashaway?

Investing can seem convoluted and risky before you get started. There is so much information – what are stocks, equities and bonds? Which ‘stocks’ should I invest in? What platform should I use? What do all these little squiggly lines mean? What is the S&P 500? The Dow Jones and the London Stock Exchange? Should …

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10 tips to make financial leaps at any time of year

How are your new year’s resolutions going? Studies show that up to 80% of people give up their promises to themselves by February. If that’s you, don’t despair! The good news is that you can make a change any time; it just takes a decision, some planning, and sometimes a bit of guidance. Here is …

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