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How a doctor lost $600k after acting as a loan guarantor for his boss’ clinic

A doctor was duped into signing the loan agreement by his boss who is facing charges over fake loan applications.

Me and My Money

This former SIA steward went from planes to scoops and automobiles

Tobias Peng, founder of icecream van line Scoopy's & Cream.

Investor lost millions because he did not read documents that he signed

As a general rule, those who sign agreements would be bound by their signatures.

Why 1 in 8 young people in UK is not studying or working

These youth, aged 16 to 24, are known as the bedroom generation, for staying at home and living off parents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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