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Financial literacy

How to pick the best property to live or invest in

When you are looking for a home, you should always pick the one that would also be desired by other buyers.
When you are looking for a home, you should always pick the one that would also be desired by other buyers.

6 rules to remember when you play the stock market

When buying stocks, it pays to be grounded with evergreen investment tips that can save you from losses.
When buying stocks, it pays to be grounded with evergreen investment tips that can save you from losses.

Using ex-company’s data for new job: Woman sued for keeping work e-mails in own account 

Most companies have clear policies that prohibit employees from sending business e-mails to their own accounts.
Most companies have clear policies that prohibit employees from sending business e-mails to their own accounts.

Misusing ex-company’s info in new job can cost more than your salary

It does not pay to take business data from your company when you leave even if you think such information can give your new career a boost.
It does not pay to take business data from your company when you leave even if you think such information can give your new career a boost.

What if the AI boom goes into reverse?

Given how enormous AI investment currently is, a pullback could have serious and broad implications for markets and economies globally
Given how enormous AI investment currently is, a pullback could have serious and broad implications for markets and economies globally

When you borrow money from your best friend

Kelly McCain, seated left, lent her best friend, Kate Williams, US$10,000 without a formal agreement.
Kelly McCain, seated left, lent her best friend, Kate Williams, US$10,000 without a formal agreement.

Singapore households’ net wealth up, but also taking on more debt such as home loans

Household liabilities are growing faster than household assets, a shift that emerged in the fourth quarter of 2025 and continued through the first quarter of 2026. 
Household liabilities are growing faster than household assets, a shift that emerged in the fourth quarter of 2025 and continued through the first quarter of 2026. 

A daughter evicted, a wealthy family divided: The 10-lawsuit saga in Singapore

If parents ensure all their kids are aware of the legacy plans, there will be fewer opportunities for trouble later.
If parents ensure all their kids are aware of the legacy plans, there will be fewer opportunities for trouble later.

How to stop ‘troublemakers’ from suing for family inheritance and winning

If you have identified certain troublemakers and you do not wish any of them to get their hands on your assets, you can state so clearly in your will.
If you have identified certain troublemakers and you do not wish any of them to get their hands on your assets, you can state so clearly in your will.

How to avoid scams that are created by AI

The red flags that were once telltale signs of internet scams have mostly vanished, thanks to generative artificial intelligence.
The red flags that were once telltale signs of internet scams have mostly vanished, thanks to generative artificial intelligence.

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