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Parents’ contributions to matrimonial homes usually deemed as gifts for both spouses

A contribution to a married couple's home  would be treated as a gift to both parties unless there was convincing evidence showing otherwise.
A contribution to a married couple's home  would be treated as a gift to both parties unless there was convincing evidence showing otherwise.

Is climate change making inflation worse?

There’s mounting evidence that more frequent extreme weather events do make some things more expensive
There’s mounting evidence that more frequent extreme weather events do make some things more expensive

How to teach kids about money in a digital world

Wealth advisers say helping children understand cold, hard currency is still crucial to building a strong foundation.
Wealth advisers say helping children understand cold, hard currency is still crucial to building a strong foundation.

Man wants ex-wife to pay back ABSD for buying a second property

A man wanted ex-wife to account for the stamp duty paid for a second property because he did not approve the purchase.
A man wanted ex-wife to account for the stamp duty paid for a second property because he did not approve the purchase.

Goodbye hero stock, hello diversified chips, cloud and software AI investments?

(FILES) An image of an electronic wafer is displayed at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Museum of Innovation in Hsinchu on November 21, 2024. Taiwan said on January 16, 2026 it will remain the world's "most important" producer of AI semiconductor chips, after reaching a trade deal with the United States that will see Taiwanese companies increase investment on US soil. (Photo by I-Hwa CHENG / AFP)
(FILES) An image of an electronic wafer is displayed at the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Museum of Innovation in Hsinchu on November 21, 2024. Taiwan said on January 16, 2026 it will remain the world's "most important" producer of AI semiconductor chips, after reaching a trade deal with the United States that will see Taiwanese companies increase investment on US soil. (Photo by I-Hwa CHENG / AFP)

3 myths about ABSD that have landed property buyers in trouble

The law allows the taxman to disregard any sham schemes that avoid taxes and impose penalties on the offenders. .
The law allows the taxman to disregard any sham schemes that avoid taxes and impose penalties on the offenders. .

Finance 101 still explains almost everything about the stock market

It pays to diversify your investments because it's a tall order to predict how the stock market moves
It pays to diversify your investments because it's a tall order to predict how the stock market moves

How a retiree topped up her CPF yearly to receive a $4,600 monthly payout

Due to her effort in topping up her retirement account, the retiree receive about $55,000 annually just from her CPF monthly payouts.
Due to her effort in topping up her retirement account, the retiree receive about $55,000 annually just from her CPF monthly payouts.

Save more in CPF now if you want to invest in the new scheme in 2028

Use more cash to pay to repay home loan so that you have a higher balance in CPF to invest in the new scheme.
Use more cash to pay to repay home loan so that you have a higher balance in CPF to invest in the new scheme.

Gen Z shoppers are spending more on items that they can ‘show off’

Those aged 14 to 29 are hyper-aware that the stuff they buy and show off is subject to immediate scrutiny.
Those aged 14 to 29 are hyper-aware that the stuff they buy and show off is subject to immediate scrutiny.

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