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My apartment’s price doubles in six years

My apartment’s price doubles in six years

I cannot believe that the apartment I bought six years ago for VND895 million (US$36,103.2) has appreciated to VND1.7 billion.
I live in worry after receiving a 1,500-square-meter land plot from my mother-in-law

I live in worry after receiving a 1,500-square-meter land plot from my mother-in-law

I want my parents to divide their assets early to prevent sibling feud

I want my parents to divide their assets early to prevent sibling feud

Even $600,000 is not enough to retire at 40

Even $600,000 is not enough to retire at 40

With VND15 billion ($605,000) in savings, you might be able to retire early with the current interest rates and inflation, but it might change drastically in 30-40 years.
March 24, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Gen Z-ers have a much harder time getting rich than their predecessors

Gen Z-ers have a much harder time getting rich than their predecessors

I see many people born in the 70s and 80s have high earnings despite not going to colleges while Gen Z-ers struggle to find a job with a bachelor’s degree.
March 23, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
I can't get my parents-in-laws to give their inheritance early

I can't get my parents-in-laws to give their inheritance early

My in-laws wanted my husband and I to permanently move to the countryside and take care of their house, but they refused to transfer the property to us early.
March 21, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
I cut my losses after renting out my apartment for 5 years

I cut my losses after renting out my apartment for 5 years

Believing in real estate brokers’ rose-tinted advice, I bought an apartment to rent out only to end up selling it at a huge loss.
March 18, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
An apartment should be viewed as a consumable, not an investment

An apartment should be viewed as a consumable, not an investment

I have always viewed my apartment unit as a place to stay and, similar to my car, a consumable instead of an investment that either brings loss or profit.
March 14, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
What I learned from borrowing $60,000 to buy house in Hanoi alley

What I learned from borrowing $60,000 to buy house in Hanoi alley

Borrowing VND1.5 billion (US$60,858) to quickly close the deal on a VND3.35 billion house in an alley in Hanoi instead of waiting was one of my best decisions.
March 12, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Don’t eat $22 toast if you want to buy a house

Don’t eat $22 toast if you want to buy a house

Blaming young people’s inability to buy properties on their eating habit alone is an unreasonable opinion often shared by older generations.
March 5, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
My friend lost $48,000 selling HCMC apartment despite 34% price growth

My friend lost $48,000 selling HCMC apartment despite 34% price growth

The price of my friend’s apartment in HCMC grew to VND2.73 billion (US$110,795.6) from VND2.05 billion after five years, but he still made a VND1.2 billion ($48,701.3) loss selling it.
February 28, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
My siblings clash over early inheritance

My siblings clash over early inheritance

My parents passed down their assets to us early but it left them homeless and caused conflicts between my brothers.
February 27, 2024 | 03:23 pm PT
Elderly couple passes down $813,000 townhouse to children early

Elderly couple passes down $813,000 townhouse to children early

My husband and I decided to give our children their inheritance while we are still alive and our family has been much better because of it.
February 24, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT
If I get a mortgage, should I buy a house in Mekong Delta or Ho Chi Minh City?

If I get a mortgage, should I buy a house in Mekong Delta or Ho Chi Minh City?

The choice depends on whether the house is for investment or living, but taking out a loan is easier if it is for a house in HCMC, the expert said.
February 22, 2024 | 03:58 pm PT
Prioritizing work over family in your youth is a grave mistake

Prioritizing work over family in your youth is a grave mistake

Thinking that money solves all problems, I spent my youth buried in work and neglected my wife, children and elderly parents, only to regret it later on.
February 19, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
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