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Learn how to tackle the common financial problems that many parents face. - Young Parents
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>> INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS
  The money tree
Learn how to tackle the common financial problems that many parents face.
  How to turn your $1,000 into $1 million
It won't be easy - but it's not impossible.
  The new get-rich rules
These smart-money tactics will make 2012 the year you start getting wealthy.
  It's not too late to reduce your taxes
Here're some tips on how to do that, and an outline of tax advantages of planning and reviewing your financial situation as 2011 draws to a close.
  The pros and cons of rights issues in Reits
From our research, investors who opted not to participate in the rights issues have come out ahead. -BT
  Take a look at Asian corporate bond funds
They offer a good investment choice as they are more stable than equities. -BT
  The Reit myth busted
Whatever Reits pay out in dividends, they will take back a few years later in the form of rights issues.
>> CREDIT AND LOANS
  Great time to refinance home loans
Interest rates are expected to remain low next year, given a possible further inflow of funds.
  Housing loans demystified
What are the latest changes in property financing are and what do they mean to you?
  Don't be chained to loan woes
Shop around for best interest rate, choose the optimal tenure, and read the fine print.
  Navigating complex housing loans
Finding the mortgage that best fits one's financial commitments can be challenging.
  Want to save some money?
In a case of buyer beware, ignorant borrowers may pay more than they should for their home loans. -TNP
  Don't spend your way into debt
His debts with seven banks had snowballed to $110,000 early this year. -ST
  Tips on keeping a good track record
Here is a simple how-to in keeping a clean bill of credit health. -ST
>> INSURANCE
  The lowdown on universal life plans
There are many risks involved, especially if the plan is in a foreign currency.
  Get covered
You never know when disaster might hit your home, so insure your dream property for peace.
Not told medical insurance plan does not cover pregnancy
Why can't insurance companies offer extensive coverage in one policy, instead of making consumers spend more to buy many different policies.
  Bumper year for many insurers
Investment returns in 2009 were 9-23%, allowing the companies to either maintain or raise bonuses. -BT
  Crooked claims
How far will some people go to make easy money out of insurers? -ST
  Insurance in a time of uncertainty
Why extend my coverage to $1m at age 47? Because I travel a lot and I want my family provided for should anything happen to me. -ST
  Hidden insurance charges? I don't think so...
No additional charges levied, as far as can be seen from statements. -ST
 
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