The document discusses tips for borrowing money responsibly. It recommends only borrowing if you can afford the repayments and that it's cheaper to save up for wants rather than paying interest. For needs like a car, saving is still better if possible. A home is typically the only major purchase most people need to borrow for. When borrowing, choose the loan with the lowest interest rate and beware of introductory offers that could become more expensive later.

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8. What you should borrow? Look at the total cost including all the interest before you borrow. Only borrow if you are sure you can afford the repayments. For things you just want, such as a holiday, it's cheaper to save up for them. For example, Nat and Sam's $3,000 two-week holiday, paid on their credit cards, took them two years' hard saving to pay off, and cost them an extra $534 in interest. Even for things you may need, such as a car, it's cheaper to save if you can. If you do borrow, pick the shortest repayment period you can afford, especially for anything that you use up quickly, like a holiday, or that loses value, like a car. For a home, almost everyone has to borrow because it's hardly realistic to save up for one. In this case, it can make good sense to borrow, because a home could increase in value, perhaps even faster than the interest rate you will pay.

9. What’s the best loan? Usually it's the loan with the lowest interest rate. This is often the single most important thing to get right, so shop around. Even small differences in interest rates can make a big difference to the total amount you will pay, especially with long-term loans. Extra features that cost you more in interest rates may just waste money. fees into account. ', 'introductory' and 'low start' loans may sound appealing, but once the honeymoon ends, you could end up in a more expensive loan. Look for the 'comparison rate' which takes