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Lender has 10 years to collect debt

Dear PAO, I extended a loan to my neighbor to be paid within a year. This is evidenced by a written agreement between the two of us. Before the one year period ended, I went abroad and returned after three years. Until when can I collect from my neighbor who failed to pay me within […]

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Should a person save money or pay off debt? (Last Part)

(continuation of Create a workable budget) Supercharge your financial life by making more money If you want to fast-forward your financial plans, make an effort to make more money. In fact, this might be an absolute necessity if, after crunching the numbers in your budget, you find that you don’t have any extra room at all. […]

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Should a person save money or pay off debt? (Part-2)

(continuation of Create a workable budget) Phase 1: Pay the minimum on your debt until you build up some savings You probably heard the saying you’ve got to walk before you can run, and that’s even more true when it comes to managing money. If you’re in a tight financial situation right now, you’ll have to start out […]

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Should a person save money or pay off debt?

How should a person prioritize spending and saving from his take-home pay when he still have tons of loans to pay? With more people than ever carrying large amounts of loan debt, the question of how to manage it – so that you can get on with the rest of your financial life – is […]

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Understanding small claims cases and how it works

In view of congested court dockets and the slow pace in our justice system, the Supreme Court (SC) created Small Claims Courts back in 2008. At present time, almost eight years after it was first introduced in the Philippines, most of our courts are still clogged with dockets, but as suggested by the reports of […]

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What makes Personal Loans Different from other forms of credit?

When people need to borrow money they often consider two different categories of credit – Revolving credit and Personal loans. The most common form of revolving credit are credit cards, however those who own their own homes can also apply for home equity lines of credit. Credit cards are generally used for daily expenses such […]

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What is the Difference between a Secured Loan and an Unsecured Loan?

It is important for borrowers to understand the differences between types of loans. Two of the most common loan types of loans are the secured loan and the unsecured loan. Here’s what you need to know about each – Secured Loans Secured loans are those that are protected by an asset or collateral of some […]

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