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Renovation Loan FAQ

Posted at 07:46 in finance

Renovation Loans FAQ 1. Is it advisable to take on a Renovation Loan? As pointed out in my Will Renovation Raise your Property Value post, it is not wise to view renovation as a

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Ways to Save during a Renovation

Posted at 09:08 in finance Renovation tips

Ways to Save during a Renovation 1. Engage an Interior Designer or Contractor during “off-peak” (low-on-demand) seasons Demands for Interior Designers or Contractors are usually high beginning of the year and end

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CPF Contribution & Allocation Rates changes (from 1 Sep 2011)

Posted at 07:34 in finance

Extracted from the CPF site: From 1 September 2011, the employers’ CPF contribution rate is increased by 0.5 percentage point. For employees who are above 35 years old and earning monthly wages of up

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Mortgage Calculators

Posted at 04:36 in finance

For home-owners who are looking at refinancing their mortgage loans, or simply at the amount of loan they have to pay to the banks when the interests fluctuates, is a very useful website

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Planning Your Finance!

Posted at 22:40 in directory finance

With the launch of the priciest public housing so far, the spotlight has been cast again on DBSS flats. Again, as with any major purchase, you should do your homework thoroughly prior committing to purchase

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HDB Loan vs Bank Loan

Posted at 23:31 in finance

Most couples did not do adquate ground work prior making the biggest purchase in their lives. Most went straight for bank loans, enticed by the freebies and low bank rates. While others opt

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Renovation, Furniture and endless Loans!

Posted at 05:05 in finance

Thinking of taking up renovation and furniture loans? Besides shopping for the lowest interest rates, what else do you have to look out for? The loan limit? Repayment period? That is only half

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