Many well-off people manage their own investments

It is good to be cautious when it comes to managing your own money. PHOTO: PEXELS
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SINGAPORE - If you earn top dollar with a lot of spare cash, chances are you are more at ease investing on your own rather than consulting a financial adviser.

After all, if you are already generating a high income on your own, you are unlikely to pay someone else to advise you on things that you probably already know.

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