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US home bakers who make over $120,000 annually

Bonnie Ohara makes sourdough bread in Modesto, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026. Ohara was one of the first people to obtain a cottage baking permit from the state of California. (Ashley Lima/The New York Times)
Bonnie Ohara makes sourdough bread in Modesto, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026. Ohara was one of the first people to obtain a cottage baking permit from the state of California. (Ashley Lima/The New York Times)

How the AI boom can push up the price of your next computer

Illuminated memory modules inside a customized PC in the production room at Falcon Northwest which specializes in assembling customized PC.
Illuminated memory modules inside a customized PC in the production room at Falcon Northwest which specializes in assembling customized PC.

Asia’s super-rich families risk losing fortunes without a cohesive wealth transfer plan: Report

While the greatest wealth transfer in history looms, many of Asia Pacific’s richest families are ill-prepared, according to a survey.
While the greatest wealth transfer in history looms, many of Asia Pacific’s richest families are ill-prepared, according to a survey.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Investing in stocks or stuff?

Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?
Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?

Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

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.

HK-based billionaire who is making big bets in gold

Mr Cheah said he only bought and never sold any of his gold investment.
Mr Cheah said he only bought and never sold any of his gold investment.

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.

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.

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