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How Dow Jones thrives when news is seen as just another commodity

The Wall Street Journal publisher and Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour in an interview with the Straits Times on March 31.
The Wall Street Journal publisher and Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour in an interview with the Straits Times on March 31.

Young & Savvy

You may have heard of ‘frugal chic’. Is it just another way to justify buying something you don’t need?

Mia McGrath is a UK-based financial content creator, who coined the Frugal Chic philosophy. She says it about buying or investing in things that have a high return on investment on health, finances, relationships, and time.
Mia McGrath is a UK-based financial content creator, who coined the Frugal Chic philosophy. She says it about buying or investing in things that have a high return on investment on health, finances, relationships, and time.

Many landlords end up in trouble because they are clueless about rental rules

The ignorance of taxation rules is the main reason more landlords have ended up on the radar of the taxman.
The ignorance of taxation rules is the main reason more landlords have ended up on the radar of the taxman.

Five rules landlords should know to avoid tax penalties

Landlords who know rental rules can reap the benefit of their investments minus any trouble with the taxman.
Landlords who know rental rules can reap the benefit of their investments minus any trouble with the taxman.

Will war in Iran change the world like the 1970s oil shocks?

Disruption of the flow of energy in the Gulf will eventually disrupt the flow of money throughout the world financial system.
Disruption of the flow of energy in the Gulf will eventually disrupt the flow of money throughout the world financial system.

Why a woman regrets naming her daughter as co-owner of her 26 properties

The wealthy property investor ended up incurring substantial legal costs in the High Court to reclaim her real estate when the daughter claimed she had equal stakes in all her mother’s investment homes.
The wealthy property investor ended up incurring substantial legal costs in the High Court to reclaim her real estate when the daughter claimed she had equal stakes in all her mother’s investment homes.

When joint owners sue each over their properties

Many families have ended up in court due to disputes over joint ownership of properties
Many families have ended up in court due to disputes over joint ownership of properties

Love, luxury, and a $1m dispute: When a couple fought over watches and handbags

The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.
The value of the collection was almost 20 per cent of the couple's total cash savings and investments of over $5 million.

Why wedding rings and jewellery can still be shared in a divorce

Diamonds may be forever but petty husbands can still stake claims on their wives' wedding rings in a divorce
Diamonds may be forever but petty husbands can still stake claims on their wives' wedding rings in a divorce

March 2027 event: Rich or Poor Mindset - Having the correct values can make you financially free

The ability to achieve financial freedom does not only depend on your income or savings, but having the correct attitude in planning for your future.
The ability to achieve financial freedom does not only depend on your income or savings, but having the correct attitude in planning for your future.

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