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Home purchases can stall if buyers get dragged into legal minefields

It is hard to anticipate such problems as very few people will check the property titles before signing the purchase agreements.
It is hard to anticipate such problems as very few people will check the property titles before signing the purchase agreements.

When Gen Zs don’t have spare cash for dates

A survey shows that many young people feel the financial strain of dating as the expenses pile up.
A survey shows that many young people feel the financial strain of dating as the expenses pile up.

What is Unitree and why are China’s humanoid robot makers racing to list?

People watch humanoid robots dance at the Unitree booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
People watch humanoid robots dance at the Unitree booth during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

A $400k lesson on why you should not lend money to others

Young & Savvy

Small clicks, big comfort: Why it’s okay to love keycap keyrings and other collectibles

What the writer finds appealing is the experience of customising her own keyboard keycaps keyring.
What the writer finds appealing is the experience of customising her own keyboard keycaps keyring.

Me and My Money

How 60-cent cups of kopi inspired a luxury watch shop owner’s approach to money

Desmond Pang is the owner of KB Luxury Watch and Jewellery.
Desmond Pang is the owner of KB Luxury Watch and Jewellery.

Staff at Singapore banks reap big windfall as company stocks shoot up

Unlike buying shares through the stock market, participating in an employee share purchase plans allows eligible staff to contribute a fixed sum from their monthly salary over a pre-determined period.
Unlike buying shares through the stock market, participating in an employee share purchase plans allows eligible staff to contribute a fixed sum from their monthly salary over a pre-determined period.

The peril of incurring ‘good debt’ to invest

Borrowing to invest increases your risk because you will end up in debt if you suffer losses.
Borrowing to invest increases your risk because you will end up in debt if you suffer losses.

Why demand for older HDB flats is still very high

In terms of market share, older flats now account for the largest proportion of total sales.
In terms of market share, older flats now account for the largest proportion of total sales.

People are getting worse with money – and facing the risks

In a recent poll on financial literacy, Gen Z scored the lowest; almost half could answer only two or fewer questions about personal finance.
In a recent poll on financial literacy, Gen Z scored the lowest; almost half could answer only two or fewer questions about personal finance.

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