Making good use of the gold rally
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Gold surged amid recent market volatility, but is now the time to buy? Experts tell ST’s Sue-Ann Tan that buying gold should be a way to safeguard your portfolio, maintaining diversification remains essential. Tune in to the latest Headstart on Record for more.
Meanwhile, the holidays are upon us and if you’re one of the many Singaporeans flocking to China, read on to find out how you can have a hassle-free holiday with the help of some local apps.
Finally, congratulations to Sue-Ann and our colleague Timothy Goh for clinching an SGX Orb Award last week! Check out their winning interactive project “How much are young adults spending?”, and see how your monthly expenditure compares with that of other youth.
What are some other topics you’d like us to cover? Send us your thoughts at headstart@sph.com.sg.
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