Financial planning

When I stopped putting family on hold

The risk of waiting for “some day” felt like a trade-off I was no longer willing to make, says the writer.

Be the boss of your money: Watch the ST InvestMe discussion

(From left) Straits Times senior correspondent Chor Khieng Yuit, with Tan Huey Min from Credit Counselling Singapore, and Leon Loh from Gen Financial Advisory, at the Straits Times InvestMe session on Sept 17..

OCBC’s blue-chip plan gains traction with young investors, with 1 in 4 customers now under 35

OCBC head of treasury products and equities Germaine Tan says the growing attention on the STI and Singapore being seen as a safe haven have contributed to the growth of its BCIP.

Have kids? Don’t leave government benefits idle on the table

Rather than concentrating support around birth, the SG Child Support Package spreads help across the years of raising a child, says the writer.

As Singaporeans live longer, can their retirement savings and investments keep pace?

Retirement experts use remaining life expectancy at 65 as a baseline to determine how long an individual’s savings must last.

Even rich people feel anxious about money

Anxiety about money can occur at any level of wealth or income.

Me & My Money

S’porean takes leap of faith to pursue dream of becoming a hotelier in Japan

Ray Hoe took an equity term loan, remortgaged his Singapore property and made the leap to Japan.

The Million Dollar Round Table: Is insurance’s most famous accolade now an overused honour?

MDRT’s qualifying threshold has fallen in real terms, and the badge is taking on a new meaning.

Young & Savvy

What getting a puppy has taught me about the true cost of pet parenting

Those considering getting a pet should note that the true cost stretches far beyond the initial price tag.

Learn how to manage your money better at InvestMe event on Sept 17

To sign up for this course, subscribe to The Straits Times InvestMe package.

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