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Man wanted share of wife’s $450k insurance payout for stroke during divorce

The High Court disallowed a man’s claim on his former wife’s insurance payout from her critical illness policies, as it ruled the sum was meant for her long-term care.
The High Court disallowed a man’s claim on his former wife’s insurance payout from her critical illness policies, as it ruled the sum was meant for her long-term care.

Lottery winnings and scam losses are shared between divorcing spouses

Insurance payouts that are meant for the family can be shared in a divorce.
Insurance payouts that are meant for the family can be shared in a divorce.

Stop chasing a fixed amount of money for retirement

It is unwise to plan for a fixed sum for retirement because there is always a risk of money running out in your old age.
It is unwise to plan for a fixed sum for retirement because there is always a risk of money running out in your old age.

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Why tech firms and talent are turning to Macao

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Caught by IRAS: Doctor earned millions but reported monthly salaries of $5k and $6k

The doctor paid himself below market salaries but received huge amounts in dividends and loans.
The doctor paid himself below market salaries but received huge amounts in dividends and loans.

Me & My Money

50 cents a day: Arki Finance CEO saved his allowance to buy his mum a watch

Staying invested consistently over the past 15 years has been one of his best financial decisions, says Arki Finance CEO David Ng.
Staying invested consistently over the past 15 years has been one of his best financial decisions, says Arki Finance CEO David Ng.

How a dentist tried to hide $765,000 in income from IRAS

A dentist thought he could pay less taxes if his salary earned from a clinic was paid into his private company.
A dentist thought he could pay less taxes if his salary earned from a clinic was paid into his private company.

IRAS nabs 279 high-income earners over sham arrangements to pay less tax

279 high-income earners were caught for sham arrangements to avoid paying more tax.
279 high-income earners were caught for sham arrangements to avoid paying more tax.

Why meme-stock mania keeps happening

The stock of American company GameStop was among the first counter to fall prey to meme stock speculation.
The stock of American company GameStop was among the first counter to fall prey to meme stock speculation.

The hottest stock markets lead to the biggest losses

Investor enthusiasm has culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.
Investor enthusiasm has culminated in some of the worst cases of wealth destruction in the last 100 years, a long-running study shows.

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