Why you should draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Get peace of mind by appointing a trusted person to be your proxy decision-maker. Just as people tend to put off making a will, there are reasons why they do not get around to making an LPA. Perhaps...
View ArticleHow will the U.S. presidential election impact your investments?
The U.S economy is arguably the world’s biggest and most influential, so its presidential race has a major impact on stock markets around the globe. One thing stock markets don’t like is uncertainty –...
View ArticleTrust Fund Vs Will – which one will you trust to suit your needs?
At a certain age, the need to have a will drawn up become something that you’d want to scratch off your to do list quite quickly. Especially when you have specific members of your family or loved ones...
View ArticleWhy being a good investor is like being a good football manager
Ever fancied yourself as a football manager? Maybe you thought you could do better when you saw Mourinho substituting Fellaini on to defend a winning position or when Arsene Wenger refused to splash...
View Article3 reasons why you should consider investing in emerging markets through...
Emerging markets is the sexy buzzword in the investing world. The promise of higher returns, exciting growth potential, and fantastic bar stories, is enough to convince many of the need to get in on...
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Dealing with cancer
Early detection and new treatments help improve cancer patients’ chances of recovery Cancer is one of the principal causes of death in Singapore. Ministry of Health statistics show, for instance, that...
View ArticleFinancial tips for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year has got to be one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Before you go on a spending frenzy, here are some tips to stretch your dollar and save your pennies. With a bit of strategy...
View ArticleFinancial resolutions for the new year
Set some clear goals, plan how to get there, enjoy the successes and lessons that follow Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? It’s OK if you haven’t, or if you have already broken any of...
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A toast to gastric health
That post-drinks feeling in the pit of your stomach may point to more serious, long-term health issues It’s a situation most of us are familiar with: After a long week at work, you head to the...
View ArticleRelook into your retirement plan
The days of a long, uninterrupted accumulation phase followed by a 30-year retirement might be over Retirement planning used to go like this. Once people start work, they embark on the so-called...
View ArticleGood money habits for new year
Now’s the best time to review your financial health and make some changes if necessary The start of Chinese New Year is a good time as any to take a closer look at our money habits and make any...
View ArticleDiscuss your finances before marriage
By making financial plans and taking steps to achieve them, couples can have peace of mind Wedding planning is supposedly a breeding ground for arguments – my fiance and I are not exempt. Some of the...
View ArticleMediShield Life and ElderShield – same same or different?
So you’re probably aware that we have a national health insurance scheme called “MediShield Life”. And you may also have heard of another national insurance scheme called “ElderShield” – especially if...
View ArticleDefensive or aggressive portfolio- which one suits you best
2017 is shaping up to be a year of heightened uncertainties in major economies, and the World Bank projects a marginal uptick in global growth to 2.7% from last year1. Further, this growth forecast has...
View ArticleEducate your adult children on finance
Opting for a BTO flat instead of a condo and buying term insurance are ways to maximise their buck When I started working in my 20s, I found it hard to get advice on how to manage my money. My mother...
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Here’s how 4 popular country indexes performed in 2016
Country indexes serve as important indicators for the health of the countries’ economies. In Singapore, you would logically look to the Straits Times Index (STI) as a gauge of how well the state of the...
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12 financial planning tips for the self-employed
Freelancers work in an environment of almost constant uncertainty – not knowing where the next gig is coming from. That means it is important for these workers to put in place at least some level of...
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Handy holiday checklist
Plan and count down to your dream vacay with this handy holiday checklist! Three steps to a holiday: 1. Set your dates 2. Book your flights & accommodation 3. Buy travel insurance! Depending on...
View ArticleDo you have enough coverage for women’s diseases?
There are certain illnesses or diseases that women of a certain age should take extra care to look out for. While there are many anti-aging beauty products saturating the market and hogging the...
View ArticleHow your personality impacts the way you invest
Knowing yourself is important when it comes to investing your money. People are inherently different and their personalities will affect the way they invest. This is why it is important for everyone to...
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