Borrowing in euros, Swiss francs or kronor: exchange-rate risk explained
Borrowing in a currency other than your income can be very expensive. Explanations and good habits.
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Understand credit, protect your budget.
Practical guides to borrowing with your eyes open and spotting the traps.
Peer-to-peer lending: how to borrow or lend without unnecessary risk
Contract, tax declaration, segregated account, rates: what to know before lending to or borrowing from an individual.
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Building a realistic monthly budget before you borrow
Before any loan, an honest budget protects what you need to live on. A simple four-column method.
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Microcredit: what it is, and what it is not
Microcredit is neither an instant loan nor a miracle cure. A closer look.
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Spotting a loan scam: 5 warning signs
Fees to pay upfront, instant approval, payment by prepaid card: the signs that should stop you.
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Borrower insurance: optional, so compare
Insurance is not mandatory on our personal loans. If you choose it, compare the cover.
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