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Me & My Money

Her education business started from a 4-room HDB flat at age 24

Nicolette Ng started giving tuition at 24 and now runs a chain of Write Edge education centres.
Nicolette Ng started giving tuition at 24 and now runs a chain of Write Edge education centres.

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

When a ‘friend’ caused a $5m investment loss

You should never trust others to watch over your investments without doing your own checks as well.
You should never trust others to watch over your investments without doing your own checks as well.

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..
(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..

SoftBank raises $14.2 billion in world’s biggest high-yield corporate bond sale

The sheer size of Softbank Group’s AI-related investments has led to higher yields to pay for the tech investment conglomerate.
The sheer size of Softbank Group’s AI-related investments has led to higher yields to pay for the tech investment conglomerate.

Property valuation reports: Why it pays to pay for one

The couple’s Pinnacle@Duxton (left) unit was worth $1.24 million, according to a valuation report in July 2025 accepted by the court.
The couple’s Pinnacle@Duxton (left) unit was worth $1.24 million, according to a valuation report in July 2025 accepted by the court.

Me & My Money

She built wealth through property, then chose to fund a social enterprise

Singapore Fashion Runway CEO Eileen Yap considers the social enterprise, which she founded in 2015, her most valuable asset today.
Singapore Fashion Runway CEO Eileen Yap considers the social enterprise, which she founded in 2015, her most valuable asset today.

Money trauma is a growing topic of discussion in Singapore, say coaches and social workers

The city’s fast pace of life and rising cost of living have led to more anxieties related to money.
The city’s fast pace of life and rising cost of living have led to more anxieties related to money.

When owners fight over new HDB flats

Owners cannot count the profits for brand new flats as they have to satisfy the minimal occupancy period.
Owners cannot count the profits for brand new flats as they have to satisfy the minimal occupancy period.

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