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Financial planning

Firms rolling out physical gold-backed insurance in S’pore amid heightened interest

Financial experts suggest a 5%-10% allocation to gold for portfolio insurance purposes.
Financial experts suggest a 5%-10% allocation to gold for portfolio insurance purposes.

Switzerland to boost defence spending, funded by sales tax hike

A Swiss flag hangs at the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) in Bern, Switzerland, March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
A Swiss flag hangs at the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) in Bern, Switzerland, March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

More Singaporeans to get matching govt grants for retirement, healthcare savings

The Matched Retirement Savings Scheme and Matched MediSave Scheme will allow more eligible Singaporeans to get matched contributions from the Government.
The Matched Retirement Savings Scheme and Matched MediSave Scheme will allow more eligible Singaporeans to get matched contributions from the Government.

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Smart ways to generate investment income while staying protected in volatile markets

With PRUIndex Income Boost and PRUIndex Lifetime Income, you can enjoy a supplementary income stream that helps you work towards financial freedom.
With PRUIndex Income Boost and PRUIndex Lifetime Income, you can enjoy a supplementary income stream that helps you work towards financial freedom.

Govt close to finalising details of retirement investment option: Tan See Leng

The CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme is billed as a simple and low-cost investment alternative to the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme.
The CPF Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme is billed as a simple and low-cost investment alternative to the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme.

Forum: Relook SRS withdrawal policies to better align with retirement needs

Me and My Money: She left her corporate job to help the elderly age well

ST20250911_202559600515/ramoney/Brian Teo/Rosalind Ang SW/Profile of Ms Kate Cham, 35, founder of Anglo Caregivers, at her office in NUH Medical Centre on Sept 11, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250911_202559600515/ramoney/Brian Teo/Rosalind Ang SW/Profile of Ms Kate Cham, 35, founder of Anglo Caregivers, at her office in NUH Medical Centre on Sept 11, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Young people in Singapore saving more than older folk, UOB data shows

UOB data shows young people in the mass and emerging affluent segment more savings and deposits than their older counterparts.
UOB data shows young people in the mass and emerging affluent segment more savings and deposits than their older counterparts.

Multiple streams of income beyond a stable job? Yes, say Gen Zs

(Clockwise from left) Ms Kylie Lee, Mr Isaac Low and Mr Johnson Gunasekaran.
(Clockwise from left) Ms Kylie Lee, Mr Isaac Low and Mr Johnson Gunasekaran.

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Gen Zs are learning financial concepts through workshops and board games

At a workshop organised by UOB in July, Ms Sarah Chee (second from left) learnt financial concepts, such as the importance of insurance and building passive income, through a board game.
At a workshop organised by UOB in July, Ms Sarah Chee (second from left) learnt financial concepts, such as the importance of insurance and building passive income, through a board game.

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