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Money Mentor

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

Headstart On Record Podcast

Headstart podcast recap: Investing in 2026 and the fondest of farewells

Headstart on Record looks at which investments to buy in 2026 and how a student entrepreneur found her calling.
Headstart on Record looks at which investments to buy in 2026 and how a student entrepreneur found her calling.

Young & Savvy

Northern Lights on a budget? Here’s how I did it

Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.
Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.

Me and My Money: 20-year-old entrepreneur sees the light in designing 3D-printed lamps

What began as a personal project for Mr Jovi Lim is now a booming company, Sonogo, which designs and makes 3D-printed lamps.
What began as a personal project for Mr Jovi Lim is now a booming company, Sonogo, which designs and makes 3D-printed lamps.

Me and My Money: He sees shoe shining and restoration as a craft and career

John Chung, founder of Mason and Smith and Margo and Smith, at his shop at Ann Siang Road.
John Chung, founder of Mason and Smith and Margo and Smith, at his shop at Ann Siang Road.

Headstart On Record Podcast

How to invest in 2026

Tech stocks still shine, but beware the bubble.
Tech stocks still shine, but beware the bubble.

Me and My Money: He learnt the ropes of doing business at his parents’ vegetable stall

Mr Ang Ming Cong learnt to be a businessman at his parents' market stall.
Mr Ang Ming Cong learnt to be a businessman at his parents' market stall.

Tech stocks still ‘in the game’: What experts say about investing and saving money in 2026

Amid the talk of a bubble, frothiness and over-valuation, it can be confusing for young investors on where they should deploy their money.
Amid the talk of a bubble, frothiness and over-valuation, it can be confusing for young investors on where they should deploy their money.

Me and My Money: He turns his love of motorbikes into a roaring business

Mr Aniq Nazirul, 26, owner of Bike Frenzie at Safra Tampines.
Mr Aniq Nazirul, 26, owner of Bike Frenzie at Safra Tampines.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.