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Multiple streams of income beyond a stable job? Yes, say Gen Zs

Their motivations include saving for financial milestones and retirement, and for pampering parents.

(Clockwise from left) Ms Kylie Lee, Mr Isaac Low and Mr Johnson Gunasekaran.

SEA Games 2025: 7 Singapore athletes with unique pursuits that keep them happy

Video: Should you tell your colleagues how much you earn?

Me and My Money: Tuition agency chief is living his childhood dream of running his own business

The Usual Place Podcast

Why are buyers willing to pay $900,000 for 3-room resale HDB flats?

Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland

Commentary

What a visit to the Amazon during COP30 taught this S’pore youth delegate about climate action

Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.
Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.

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Money Mentor

Headstart On Record Podcast

Should you buy gold now?

Gold prices have soared in 2025 but here are things to consider before buying your first gold bar.

Gold prices have soared in 2025 but here are things to consider before buying your first gold bar.

Me and My Money: Going from Lee Kuan Yew’s protection detail to teaching kids to swim

Video: Is it sensible to invest in collectibles?

Young & Savvy

Does new condo make better sense than million-dollar HDB resale flat?

Work Bestie

From cover songs to K-pop hits: Singaporean songwriter writes for Itzy and Twice

Ms Daina Ariffin wrote Mirage for Sana of Twice.

Ms Daina Ariffin has written about 20 songs for Asian artists.

CEO Insights

Gaming boss to fresh grads: Show your passion when applying for jobs

Fewer people in S’pore changed jobs in 2025; 60% of those who did enjoyed pay bumps

On The Job

‘Every inch counts’: He approves land boundaries in Singapore

Life Guide

Eight essential apps to use in China for cost savings and a smoother trip

Use the Changi Pay service to avoid a 3 per cent transaction fee on purchases above 200 yuan in China.

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[Sarah to caption the name of app taken in the photo]

For story on Chinese-based app interfaces.

Weekend Trip

Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to

Learning by talking: Instead of fishing for answers, students explain concepts to bot

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

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