The most valuable hong bao for your child: a head start on money management
Take advantage of the opportunities to teach children how to make a packet, not just receive one this Chinese New Year The Lunar New Year is an excellent time for children to learn about Chinese...
View ArticleCurrent US scenario: a case of history repeating itself?
Last time I wrote, I compared the US Administration’s economic policy as “throwing the kitchen sink” at the US economic malaise. In fact, the US has done just that. A tax package that benefits...
View ArticleHow first-time mum Lian Mei Ting is preparing for the arrival of her baby girl
As her due date approaches, the social media influencer shares how she’s got all her preparations covered, and done all that’s necessary to protect herself and her new baby. There are a few things all...
View ArticleSingapore: 2018 Macroeconomic Outlook
The global economy has been on an uptick for close to 10 years now, will 2018 continue to be a good year for investors? As we begin 2018, it feels like the Singapore economy is on an uptick. Headlines...
View ArticleOur top tips to help you achieve your 2018 new year’s resolutions
With the start of a brand new year, you probably already have some new year’s resolutions in mind. But let’s be honest, without proper planning and determination, most of our resolutions are doomed to...
View Article7-year-old but already in debt
My husband and I had offered him advances on his pocket money for toys and this unwittingly led to him spending beyond his means. My son is seven years old and, for a spell, he was rather deep in...
View ArticleHow much spending power will you have during your retirement? Here are 7...
A lot can happen between now and when you finally retire. To bolster your spending power in retirement, here are 7 things you should pay particular attention to. For many, retirement can feel like a...
View Article8 tips for a stress free holiday
Your long-awaited holiday is finally here! When planning for a trip, you expect to feel relaxed and excited but that’s highly unlikely cause being the typical Singaporeans we are, our itinerary is...
View ArticleWhy you should leave an end-of-life plan
Do your homework and leave an end-of-life plan – you can then enjoy life to the fullest This should have been a joyous moment in my life. I have just published a third book on investments, Market...
View ArticleThe ultimate baby essentials checklist for new mums
Eight must-haves, plus tried-and-tested financial tips As soon as you find out that you are going to become a mother, you may feel like the clock starts ticking and you have an unspecified deadline...
View ArticleThe savings prison
When there’s no end in sight to putting money aside – it’s a drag. We’ve all been there. We get a sudden surge of motivation to plan for the future and start checking out the plans available in the...
View ArticleCan you afford a retirement plan?
Retirement seems like an expensive time of your life that requires tons of money. Right? This doesn’t have to be the case. The truth of the matter is that extremely affordable options are available....
View ArticleBut my life is the one I’m living now!
It’s hard to plan for a faraway future when the best times to be had are in the present moment Many people don’t like to think about the future. This can be due to many reasons. It’s too far away;...
View ArticleThe magic of compound interest
Because you don’t need save S$1 million to get S$1 million The notion of having a million dollars has always ignited people’s imaginations. It used to be because it signified something rare of...
View ArticleDon’t lock it up until you’re grey
Yes, you can withdraw your money from some retirement plans! Many people have the misconception that retirement insurance plans means locking away your money until it’s time to retire. Of course,...
View Article3 important reasons why you should include bonds in your investment portfolio
When it comes to investing, most people immediately think about stocks. The reason for this is simple – stocks are one of the most alluring investments with their profile in the media and potential to...
View ArticleTwo brothers, One plan
See how the MINDEF & MHA Group Insurance works differently for two Sons of Singapore! John Tan, 20, single. Full-Time National Serviceman (NSFs). Going to University overseas after his ORD. For...
View ArticleSharp rise of breast and prostate cancers in Singapore
But better treatment regimes have raised survival rates significantly for breast cancer patients Two cancers have been rising sharply in Singapore: breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men....
View ArticleA mum’s financial advice to her daughter who just graduated
What kind of financial destiny awaits fresh graduates? As a mum of two young adults, I hope they will be financially savvy and lead meaningful lives. Here’s a letter that I wrote to my daughter who has...
View ArticleFrom lost baggage to buying at the last minute: Travel insurance myths busted
As you start planning your next holiday, sorting out your travel insurance is no doubt on your to-do list. But with common myths about what your travel insurance covers or doesn’t cover, it can get...
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