The Ten Most-Read Soul Finance Group Blog Posts of 2017

29 Dec The Ten Most-Read Soul Finance Group Blog Posts of 2017

As we spread holiday cheer with friends and family, we, here at Soul, reflect on our work and list down the top 10 most-read articles published on our website.

It was quite a year.

10 – Top compact SUV’s under $30k

Compact SUV’s are said to dominate the vehicle segment as every major automaker now offers one, giving shoppers many choices. To keep you from doing the daunting task of checking websites and reviews online, we had listed the top 7 compact SUVs that will cost you just less than $30,000!

9 – Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Fit Every Budget

Instead of providing some random options, we had given you gift ideas at every price point. So, no matter how much your budget is, it can surely match what you can give mum to make her feel extra special on that day. We scavenged the internet for the most underrated presents perfect for our mums, and looked for the best gift that will effectively work for a specific price range—from zero budget to having it all the way!

8 – Nature Meets Style: Top Glamping Spots in Western Australia

Glamping (Glamour + Camping) marries the best of both worlds: the rustic beauty of nature, and the classic comforts of luxury. This entry is probably one of my favourites because it showed a new side of travelling—getting away with style! Plus it doesn’t have to be expensive as there are spots that cater to whatever budget you might have.

7 – Buying a Used Car: Things You Need to Know

The process of buying a used car can be overwhelming, much like buying any other property. So, to help you navigate the seemingly-complicated used car market, we had provided you tips before landing on that deal.

6 – 10 Personal Finance Hacks

As an experienced banker and a Finance Broker myself, I pretty much saw all the possible worst scenarios experienced by my clients in terms of managing their finance. In as much as I can, I share what I know to help them save and work on their personal finance by starting within themselves and/or within their homes. Hence, the birth of this blog entry…

5 – From Saving to Settlement: How to Buy Your First Home

Buying your first home proves to be a major financial decision so you need all the help that you can get. And not surprisingly, most frequently asked questions revolve around this process!

4 – How to Switch Lenders and Potentially Save on Your Budget

Are you one of those home loan owners who are playing safe by sticking to their lenders to avoid uncertainty and hassle? Well, in this post, we’ve listed down a guide on how to switch lenders which can potentially save you money on interest! (And apparently, people were INTERESTed!– see what I did there?)

3 – Easy-to-Understand Infographic on the Mortgage Process

Yes, this is also one of those most frequently asked questions—the mortgage process. We’ve created an infographic to answer all those queries. (If you have further questions, ask us today!) Click here for the infographic.

2- Tips to Haggle for a Better Deal

Haggling may seem like a huge effort for some and so it certainly is not for everyone. People tend to not haggle on big purchases, or on things like home loan, insurance, or credit cards. They may think it’s embarrassing, not worth their time, or maybe they don’t have an idea how to do it. So, we’ve written down some tips to sharpen those haggling skills you thought you never had!

 

1 – Christmas Gift Ideas for Every Member of The Family

And finally, for this season of gift-giving, it tends to be trickier when it comes to picking presents for each member in the family. It’s always a smart move to have a list of ideas of gifts to give because it tends to get stressful once you’re inside the store and you’re clueless what to purchase! Luckily, Soul Finance got you covered with some gift ideas!

 

There you have it– our most-read articles for this year. Thank you for reading our blog posts and we hope you continue to support our entries in 2018! Wishing you and your family a blessed and Merry Christmas!

 

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