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    How to become good at managing money?

    I have an MBA degree. I applied some of the financial management knowledge I've learned to manage my personal finance. I think most important of all is not to spend more than you earn, have a savings plan and invest to grow your wealth.
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    Have you ever hired an accountant?

    I am a freelancer. It's not complicated to manage my income and expenses. I see no need to hire an accountant to do the job for me.
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    How do you generate passive income from dividend stocks or rental properties?

    I do not have rental properties. I buy dividend paying stocks. So far, I receive dividends from companies once or twice a year. It is a good way to earn passive income.
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    How much interest do you get in your saving accounts?

    Yes, I have money in savings account and fixed deposit account. For savings account, I get about 2.5-3% interest rate. For 6 month term deposit, the interest rate is 6%.
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    What phone do you use right now?

    I am using Samsung A55. I am satisfied with the features of the phone. But for keyboard, I use GBoard which offers voice input and glide typing.
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    Do you have a helper at home?

    I live alone in my own small apartment. There is no need to get a helper to do household chores. I can manage it myself.
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    Which do you prefer beef or pork?

    I do not eat beef. So my preference is pork. Actually, I eat chicken and fish most frequently. Chicken is white meat and fish is a healthy and delicious food.
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    I'm so sad today, Devin steps out as DBucks owner šŸ˜ž

    Yes, I also feel sad that Devin is no longer the owner of Discussion Bucks. He is a very helpful guy. I'm glad that he is still working as an Administrator. Hope the new owner will take the site to a new level.
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    Do you trust your friends with investment?

    If I get such information from my friend, I will do my own research before making any investment. That is the basic thing one should do.
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    Apps for investing as a beginner?

    I do not use any investment apps. I buy stocks, mutual funds and bonds through my bank and a reputable investment firm which I think are more trustworthy.
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    Investing in your own business vs investing in stock market

    If I have $1000, I would prefer to invest in stocks. Starting a business not only requires capital, you also need to have the knowledge and skills to run the business.
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    Are you the type who invests big or small in something?

    Investing big or small depends on how much money you have. I invested a moderate amount of money in stocks, mutual funds and bonds. I think for investment, the most important thing is to have a diversified portfolio so that you will not lose all if something goes wrong.
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    Choosing Sites

    First of all, the sites must be legitimate. I prefer sites which are easy to navigate and offer good support when I encounter problems. The pay rate should be reasonable as well.
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    do you think it's real to listen to music and make money?

    I've heard of a site which pays people to listen to music and writes reviews. I forget the name of the site. But the pay rate is quite low.
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    Prepare more home-cooked meals

    Cooking at home may not help you to save more money than eating outside. It depends on what dishes you cook and what ingredients you use. My main purpose of cooking at home is I can eat healthy food of my choice.
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    Best travelling system in your area

    Most people in my city take Mass Transit Railway (MTR). It has a broad network. You can go almost anywhere taking MTR. Bus is another common mode of transportation. The fare of bus is cheaper than MTR.
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    do you listen to music while working?

    I love music. But since I am doing translation work which requires me to be focused, I do not listen to music while working. I listen to music when I am doing household chores.
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    What are the ways to make money from home?

    There are many ways you can make money from home. The basic ones are completing surveys, post on forums. You may also offer translation, graphic design service or selling things online.
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    Has any client denied payment?

    I have been working as a freelancer for many years. I am lucky that I have not encountered the situation that a client denied payment. But there were a few clients who delayed payment, though they eventually paid.
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    How can i make money at home?

    There are many ways you can make money at home. The basic ones are completing surveys, post on forums. You may also sell things online, do translation, graphic design or publish e-Books.
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