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Financial literacy

Young Malaysians find themselves in growing debt trap

Some Malaysian youths start the month with only a small fraction of their salary, resulting in anxiety and a growing worry of long-term financial stability.
Some Malaysian youths start the month with only a small fraction of their salary, resulting in anxiety and a growing worry of long-term financial stability.

That small expense claim could turn into your financial nightmare

A survey found that more than half of employees spend up to $5,000 annually on work-related expenses.
A survey found that more than half of employees spend up to $5,000 annually on work-related expenses.

Parties fight over $500k renovation deal that was done over WhatsApp

The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project.
The case highlights the risk of agreeing to renovations without signing a proper agreement on the project.

3 tips that can save you from a renovation nightmare

house, cancellation, renovation
house, cancellation, renovation

Can AI help non-savvy people plan for financial freedom?

Nearly one-third of people who have used generative AI for financial advice said they sought its help saving for retirement.
Nearly one-third of people who have used generative AI for financial advice said they sought its help saving for retirement.

S’pore banks, investment platforms gear up for new MAS guidelines for online financial content

The stricter guidelines are set to kick in from March 25.
The stricter guidelines are set to kick in from March 25.

When parents give their married kids million-dollar gifts

Two couples ended up in the courts in recent years to fight over million-dollar payments from the men's parents.
Two couples ended up in the courts in recent years to fight over million-dollar payments from the men's parents.

Parents’ contributions to matrimonial homes usually deemed as gifts for both spouses

A contribution to a married couple's home  would be treated as a gift to both parties unless there was convincing evidence showing otherwise.
A contribution to a married couple's home  would be treated as a gift to both parties unless there was convincing evidence showing otherwise.

How to teach kids about money in a digital world

Wealth advisers say helping children understand cold, hard currency is still crucial to building a strong foundation.
Wealth advisers say helping children understand cold, hard currency is still crucial to building a strong foundation.

S’pore households borrow more, with debts growing at a faster clip than assets in Q4 2025

A home loan is typically the biggest debt for a Singapore family, making up at least 70 per cent of total liabilities.
A home loan is typically the biggest debt for a Singapore family, making up at least 70 per cent of total liabilities.

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