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‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Once a novelty, Buy Now Pay Later firms are now almost ubiquitous in Singapore's financial landscape.

Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.

Young and Savvy: I used a money insights app for 3 months – here’s what I learnt

askST Jobs: Is your job vulnerable to offshoring?

Video: How the issue of better supporting social workers played out in the latest Parliament sitting

Video: Spend on meaningful experiences now, or save for golden years? Here’s what young people think

Me and My Money: Third-generation jeweller helped revive family business

Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.
Mr Gabriel Tan is the co-founder and director of Mark Gabriel Fine Jewellers.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Will AI steal Singapore jobs? What young workers need to know

Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave.
Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave.

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Money Mentor

Me and My Money: Football and finance fundamentals are fintech exec’s passions

Mr Kevin Teng, CEO of Wrise Private Singapore, had wanted to be a professional football player.

Mr Kevin Teng, 47, is the CEO of WRISE Private Singapore.

Young & Savvy

Furnishing my first home taught me that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful

Video: What do young Singaporeans think of vibe investing?

Young & Savvy

Could silver be the new gold for investors?

Work Bestie

askST Jobs: Stay fresh even when work spans time zones

Thoughtful planning by both employees and supportive leaders can help.

Workers should evaluate whether extensive cross-time zone work is really needed based on the nature of their industry and their work.

‘Bloodied onslaughts’: Experts warn of AI’s growing impact on office jobs

Tastemakers: Rising from heartbreak to build burger brand Ashes Burnnit

On The Job

The vault keeper: The man guarding tonnes of gold and silver

Life Guide

The Great Lock In: The TikTok trend helping some young people salvage their 2025

At the halfway mark of the trend, two Singaporeans who are attempting it say there are benefits.

On TikTok, young people across the globe have decided to embark on “The Great Lock In”, where targets have to be achieved within the last third of 2025.

9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

How banana pudding started trending in Singapore

Video: Looking for ideas on how to use your $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up?

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