Financial literacy

Not one big spree: Why more people in their 30s, 40s are seeking help for credit card debt in S’pore

In Singapore, credit card balances are one of the most expensive forms of consumer debt.

News analysis

Raising financially capable children begins before their first dollar

As children grow up, parents eventually face a longer-term question: How can we make sure our children become financially capable themselves?

Why a man with two wives can’t get a bigger share of his own assets

He failed to prove the contribution of the second wife and so he could not keep two-thirds of his assets.

When couples love their properties more than each other

If you have no intention of sharing your investment properties, you should not include a joint owner for the real estate.

How to get friends to share expenses during group holidays

Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.

Commentary

Why parents need to be involved in the money conversation with their children

(From left) Najwa Chua Ai Xin, 12, UOB Heartbeat volunteer Ho Ying Ying and ST reporter Chor Khieng Yuit searching for frozen food on Najwa’s grocery list during a July 22 shopping run.

Grocery runs on a budget and outdoor missions: How S’pore banks make financial literacy fun for kids

UOB Heartbeat volunteers Derrick Sin (left) and Jane Lai (right) with Aaron Kishen Arun Pandian Pillai, 11, and Najwa Chua Ai Xin, 12.

Track expenses down to the cent – or keep it simple? Find something that works for you

(Left to right) Straits Times senior correspondent Chor Khieng Yuit, alongside Tan Huey Min, general manager of Credit Counselling Singapore, and Leon Loh, financial services consultant at Gen Financial Advisory, at the Straits Times InvestMe session on Sept 17.

How to tap credit card perks and spend safely in retirement without falling into a debt trap

Retirees aged 65 and above can use their CPF LIFE payouts as a valid source of income when they apply for unsecured credit card facilities.

Investor lost over $10m after entrusting remisier with trading account password

The remisier used the password to create fake records to dupe the investor into thinking his money was safe.

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