Home Buying Fees and Charges in the Philippines

When buying a house, the house price itself is a huge amount. On top of that, there are several fees and charges you need to be aware of and you can’t lower them. However, you should definitely consider those for your financials. iMoney Philippines has collected information about all of the fees and charges that is attributed in buying a house and a real cool tip on why you should fight for every 0.01% there is in the interest rate.

The Anatomy of an Audit

The federal income tax was instituted in July of 1861 to help the government fight the Civil War. After patriotically paying our taxes we may dread the possibility of being audited. Do not fear! In actuality the odds are pretty slim. The following infographic is chock full of information and stats related to audits such as – types of audits, number of audits performed per calendar year, and more.

The Debt Deadlock of U.S. Consumers

According to SB Wire, “U.S. citizens have taken up to $11.38 trillion consumer debt [in 2012].” These consumer debts result from outstanding expenditures that exceed consumers’ income. There are two main types of consumer debt that stimulate economic growth: revolving debt (i.e., credit cards), and non-revolving debt (i.e., auto loans or mortgages). Americans owe a combined total of $1.944 trillion in school, auto and furniture loans, alone.

The Neil Patel Story: Mopping to Millions

Till now, the making of millionaires and their journeys have been illustrated in biographies, articles and news. But today, another medium will be the added to the list. FATbit presents the “Biographic.” They have chosen the web entrepreneur and founder of two successful companies, Neil Patel. to grace the first ever biographic made. Learn everything about Neil’s life, struggles, and achievements with a pinch of humor.

Men vs. Women Money Management

The financial divide between men and women has been a hot topic for many years. In 2013 the economic gap between men and women is still apparent, but it is reducing in some areas. Which leads to the question, “Is money management a talent with a gender?” You can find out after checking out the following infographic.

The True Cost of Credit Card Minimum Payments

Meeting the minimum monthly payments of your credit cards is like running on a financial treadmill. Sure — we’re all guilty of it; whipping out the ole’ credit card whenever cash is tight. In the long run, however, all those card swipes do count: if a cardholder made a minimum payment of $200 each month for a $5,000 credit card balance with an 18.9% interest rate, it would take 11 years and 5 months to finally pay off! When factoring in interest, the total credit card results come with a $8,109 price tag.

The Great Gold Rout

What caused the sudden drop in gold price? After a decade of revival, the price fall in April was the biggest dip in market confidence for 30 years. Is this precious metal vulnerable to further decline or is it a temporary setback for the ‘safe-haven asset’? Take a look at the Great Gold Rout infographic from Saxo Capital Markets.