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Gambling away more than his pay: Man earns $28k a month, loses $30k

It is hard not to be mired in debt if you gamble away more than what you earn.
It is hard not to be mired in debt if you gamble away more than what you earn.

Me & My Money

From the navy to bullion trading: Start-up founder builds wealth through precious metals, discipline

Ian Chan invested a significant portion of his personal savings and profits from previous investments to start precious metals trading company Big Bullion in December 2025, along with financial support from his family.
Ian Chan invested a significant portion of his personal savings and profits from previous investments to start precious metals trading company Big Bullion in December 2025, along with financial support from his family.

Why you should always say ‘no’ to friends asking for loans

It is hard to get a friend to repay a loan when he or she simply refuses to return your money.
It is hard to get a friend to repay a loan when he or she simply refuses to return your money.

The ‘intangible economy’ is making everyone miserable

As the economy is increasingly built on intangibles, it may be hard to feel satisfied when so much of what we have is no longer in the physical realm.
As the economy is increasingly built on intangibles, it may be hard to feel satisfied when so much of what we have is no longer in the physical realm.

What to know about paying for elderly parents’ expenses

Taking care of your elderly parents’ expenses can be a burden if you did not plan for it.
Taking care of your elderly parents’ expenses can be a burden if you did not plan for it.

Me and My Money

Attending a programme in secondary school turned him into a serial entrepreneur at 28 

Xavier Tan was inspired by an entrepreneur programme run by Halogen Singapore and is now setting up businesses in London.
Xavier Tan was inspired by an entrepreneur programme run by Halogen Singapore and is now setting up businesses in London.

Why a man with two wives can’t get a bigger share of his own assets

He failed to prove the contribution of the second wife and so he could not keep two-thirds of his assets.
He failed to prove the contribution of the second wife and so he could not keep two-thirds of his assets.

When couples love their properties more than each other

If you have no intention of sharing your investment properties, you should not include a joint owner for the real estate.
If you have no intention of sharing your investment properties, you should not include a joint owner for the real estate.

How to get friends to share expenses during group holidays

Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.
Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.

When the law puts a stop to workplace bullying

Employers cannot treat their employees in an “intolerable or wholly unacceptable way”.
Employers cannot treat their employees in an “intolerable or wholly unacceptable way”.

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