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Me & My Money

How getting burned by penny stocks in uni taught Maybank managing director to invest prudently

Chong Wee Yeat, managing director at Maybank Singapore, says his penny stock-investing days in university taught him to invest prudently.
Chong Wee Yeat, managing director at Maybank Singapore, says his penny stock-investing days in university taught him to invest prudently.

Young & Savvy

Planning my wedding taught me to spend on what matters, and not what is expected

The writer says that intentional saving has helped her a lot when planning wedding expenditures.
The writer says that intentional saving has helped her a lot when planning wedding expenditures.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Investing amid volatility: Is it all about managing emotions and impulses?

Me & My Money

From supplier to roaster: How Kim Guan Guan Coffee founder took control of quality

Kim Guan Guan Coffee founder Jason Soon (left) with his son, Nigel Soon, who heads the company’s consumer-focused brand Kim’s Duet.
Kim Guan Guan Coffee founder Jason Soon (left) with his son, Nigel Soon, who heads the company’s consumer-focused brand Kim’s Duet.

Want to own stocks of S’pore banks? It will cost less to get started from Oct 5

Board lot sizes will be reduced from Oct 5 to help more investors gain access to the Singapore market.
Board lot sizes will be reduced from Oct 5 to help more investors gain access to the Singapore market.

Me & My Money: A football mishap taught bowling alley owner his first lesson about money

Entrepreneur Lim Wei Yung is the founder and director of Sonic Bowl, an entertainment bowling centre chain that blends sports with food, music and social experiences.
Entrepreneur Lim Wei Yung is the founder and director of Sonic Bowl, an entertainment bowling centre chain that blends sports with food, music and social experiences.

Buy-now-pay-later for $4 bubble tea highlights Thailand’s household debt risk

The rapid spread of buy-now-pay-later installment plans — even for low-cost items like 106-baht (S$4) bubble tea - has caught the attention of Thailand’s central bank chief.
The rapid spread of buy-now-pay-later installment plans — even for low-cost items like 106-baht (S$4) bubble tea - has caught the attention of Thailand’s central bank chief.

Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

The allure of tech stocks amid the AI hype, and embracing a “Clown Mentality” to fight off work stress

What’s the allure of tech stocks, and how to embrace a “Clown Mentality” to fight off stress?
What’s the allure of tech stocks, and how to embrace a “Clown Mentality” to fight off stress?

Me & My Money: Crane company boss says people are his most important investment

Pollisum Group CEO Chris Ang took over the family business when he was 30 and steered it to profitability while building a company culture he is proud of.
Pollisum Group CEO Chris Ang took over the family business when he was 30 and steered it to profitability while building a company culture he is proud of.

Me & My Money: Keeping her grandmother’s curry puff shop going despite brain tumour setback

Pic1 to Pic3: Profile of Mdm Tay Meilan, 44, who is the third generation owner of Soon Soon Huat Curry Puff. Taken at 220E East Coast Road.
Pic1 to Pic3: Profile of Mdm Tay Meilan, 44, who is the third generation owner of Soon Soon Huat Curry Puff. Taken at 220E East Coast Road.

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