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Financial literacy

Man asks HDB to repossess flat so that ex-wife will get less money

His unreasonable action ended up penalising himself because the High Court found that he had “caused prejudice to the wife by inducing HDB to acquire the matrimonial flat”.
His unreasonable action ended up penalising himself because the High Court found that he had “caused prejudice to the wife by inducing HDB to acquire the matrimonial flat”.

When couples split up even before moving into their HDB flats

One couple fought over their BTO in Tampines even before they moved into it.
One couple fought over their BTO in Tampines even before they moved into it.

How to prevent ageing relatives from making financial mistakes

Older adults might require the help of grown children and trusted friends to see their financial lives more clearly.
Older adults might require the help of grown children and trusted friends to see their financial lives more clearly.

Low interest rates sound great but can cause a painful ‘sugar high’

Lower rates tend to stimulate the economy and the stock market, but the effects of lowering them beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive.
Lower rates tend to stimulate the economy and the stock market, but the effects of lowering them beyond a level that is appropriate for the economy are complicated, and not entirely positive.

Fight over $4m condo lands woman in jail for contempt of court in rare case

The woman steadfastly refused to give up the D'Leedon condominium unit despite being ordered to do so.
The woman steadfastly refused to give up the D'Leedon condominium unit despite being ordered to do so.

When couples fight over million-dollar gifts

Although reclaiming gifts may sound petty, many people have gone to great lengths and file lawsuits against the recipients after love has all but lost.
Although reclaiming gifts may sound petty, many people have gone to great lengths and file lawsuits against the recipients after love has all but lost.

Will the US stock market continue to be red-hot in 2026?

Aside from global conflicts, any number of problems within the United States could set back the seemingly unstoppable US stock market.
Aside from global conflicts, any number of problems within the United States could set back the seemingly unstoppable US stock market.

Why many young Singaporeans expect million-dollar inheritance from their parents

Many young people hope to get $1 million or more from their parents’ inheritance so they have less to worry about their own savings and retirement planning.
Many young people hope to get $1 million or more from their parents’ inheritance so they have less to worry about their own savings and retirement planning.

How to prevent relatives from fighting over your wealth

In the case of properties, it can be a burden to inherit a small share of a family property if it is not sold.
In the case of properties, it can be a burden to inherit a small share of a family property if it is not sold.

How to make and keep New Year’s financial resolutions

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happy holidays, woman, shopping, lifestyle, adult, bags, buy, shopping bags, retail, sale, woman shopping

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