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Why you can be sued if you use personal devices to access work data

The court found that downloading files on company laptops was fine but this became a wrongdoing if done on personal devices.
The court found that downloading files on company laptops was fine but this became a wrongdoing if done on personal devices.

Me and My Money: Tuition agency chief is living his childhood dream of running his own business

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Mr Gary Ong, 35, founder of Genius Mind Home Tuition, inside a co-working space for his office in Pagoda Street on July 24, 2025.
For Me and My Money.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Gary Ong, 35, founder of Genius Mind Home Tuition, inside a co-working space for his office in Pagoda Street on July 24, 2025.
For Me and My Money.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Multiple streams of income beyond a stable job? Yes, say Gen Zs

(Clockwise from left) Ms Kylie Lee, Mr Isaac Low and Mr Johnson Gunasekaran.
(Clockwise from left) Ms Kylie Lee, Mr Isaac Low and Mr Johnson Gunasekaran.

Forwarding work e-mails to personal accounts can land you in trouble

The High Court has ruled that copying or keeping business e-mails without permission can amount to a breach of confidence
The High Court has ruled that copying or keeping business e-mails without permission can amount to a breach of confidence

Why the US dollar will continue to shine

The US dollar will maintain its critical position in global portfolios despite worries about its future.
The US dollar will maintain its critical position in global portfolios despite worries about its future.

How to avoid overspending on festive shopping sales

Newly-arrived packages from Amazon outside Kristen ContiÕs home in Englewood, Fla., on Nov. 21, 2025. Conti sought help after spending more than $1,000 on Labubu dolls and Christmas decorations. She has over $50,000 in credit card debt. (Zack Wittman/The New York Times)
Newly-arrived packages from Amazon outside Kristen ContiÕs home in Englewood, Fla., on Nov. 21, 2025. Conti sought help after spending more than $1,000 on Labubu dolls and Christmas decorations. She has over $50,000 in credit card debt. (Zack Wittman/The New York Times)

When crooked employee hid scams by booking in profits for company

No one suspected the manager because she always booked in profits for the fake orders.
No one suspected the manager because she always booked in profits for the fake orders.

Me and My Money: Going from Lee Kuan Yew’s protection detail to teaching kids to swim

Athanasius Pang says being driven by a purpose is more important than investing in what he is unfamiliar with.
Athanasius Pang says being driven by a purpose is more important than investing in what he is unfamiliar with.

Why crooks cannot sue for ‘fruits of their fraud’

Those who commit wrong-doing cannot expect the courts to help them recover ill-gotten gains
Those who commit wrong-doing cannot expect the courts to help them recover ill-gotten gains

How couples can plan for old age by retiring separately

Jeffrey and Diane Holtaway planned to retire separately but the first years were trickier than expected.
Jeffrey and Diane Holtaway planned to retire separately but the first years were trickier than expected.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.