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I am a student, should I rent an apartment or buy a house?
As a college student, should I keeping living on campus, rent an apartment, or buy a house instead then rent it out to make some money?
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Apply for a Citi Quick Cash to pay for urgent expenses such as medical bills and business expenses,
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Sign up for CreditAble in order to cash your credit line using the Maybank CreditAble Term Loan
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MoneySmart exclusive rate of 3.5% (7.27% p.a.) for new loan customers with only 1% processing fee
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A great contender for the 7-year personal loans provider
This card is a great contender for the 7-year personal loans lead yet is the relative newcomer on the block. This does not stop them from being very aggressive in Singapore these past few years. Although Bank of China $martLoan’s interest rates are on the high side, Bank of China is generally more lenient than most other banks in Singapore and have a lower minimum annual income.
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Buying and renting property is a smart way to build long term wealth. Having a down payment is only part of the battle. Do you currently have a job and have you had it for 2 years with 2 years of verifiable income? If you don't, you may not be able to get a home loan. If you have those requirements met, call a loan officer and see if you can get a pre-approval. Buying is usually better because you can deduct your taxes, insurance and so on while the monthly payment is usually cheaper.