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Man asks HDB to repossess flat so that ex-wife will get less money

His unreasonable action ended up penalising himself because the High Court found that he had “caused prejudice to the wife by inducing HDB to acquire the matrimonial flat”.
His unreasonable action ended up penalising himself because the High Court found that he had “caused prejudice to the wife by inducing HDB to acquire the matrimonial flat”.

When couples split up even before moving into their HDB flats

One couple fought over their BTO in Tampines even before they moved into it.
One couple fought over their BTO in Tampines even before they moved into it.

HK-based billionaire who is making big bets in gold

Mr Cheah said he only bought and never sold any of his gold investment.
Mr Cheah said he only bought and never sold any of his gold investment.

How to prevent ageing relatives from making financial mistakes

Older adults might require the help of grown children and trusted friends to see their financial lives more clearly.
Older adults might require the help of grown children and trusted friends to see their financial lives more clearly.

Low interest rates sound great but can cause a painful ‘sugar high’

Lower rates tend to stimulate the economy and the stock market, but the effects of lowering them beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive.
Lower rates tend to stimulate the economy and the stock market, but the effects of lowering them beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive.

Branded Content

Financial services company launches investing app that pays interest on shares and ETFs

Financial services company IG has entered the retail investing space with its new share trading app, IG Markets.
Financial services company IG has entered the retail investing space with its new share trading app, IG Markets.

Fight over $4m condo lands woman in jail for contempt of court in rare case

The woman steadfastly refused to give up the D'Leedon condominium unit despite being ordered to do so.
The woman steadfastly refused to give up the D'Leedon condominium unit despite being ordered to do so.

Young & Savvy

Northern Lights on a budget? Here’s how I did it

Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.
Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.

When couples fight over million-dollar gifts

Although reclaiming gifts may sound petty, many people have gone to great lengths and file lawsuits against the recipients after love has all but lost.
Although reclaiming gifts may sound petty, many people have gone to great lengths and file lawsuits against the recipients after love has all but lost.

Singapore’s Downtown is slowly becoming a place to work, live and play in

The downtown skyline will be further enhanced by the construction of more iconic buildings and luxury towers in the coming years.
The downtown skyline will be further enhanced by the construction of more iconic buildings and luxury towers in the coming years.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.