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Me and My Money: The millennial spice mixer who expanded a dying trade

Mr Jeya Seelan has expanded his family business, which was founded by his grandfather almost 80 years ago.
Mr Jeya Seelan has expanded his family business, which was founded by his grandfather almost 80 years ago.

When a couple fight over the $12k monthly mortgage of their home

The couple fought because they failed to plan for substantial and recurring expenses
The couple fought because they failed to plan for substantial and recurring expenses

Learn how to pay for big expenses

The key to achieving financial freedom does not just depend on how much you earn or how much you have, but your ability to pay for all your expenses for as long as you live
The key to achieving financial freedom does not just depend on how much you earn or how much you have, but your ability to pay for all your expenses for as long as you live

How customers can make vendors of unsuitable financial products pay 

Consumers can now claim for losses of up to $150,000 at FIDReC without the need of hiring lawyers if they have been sold unsuitable investments.
Consumers can now claim for losses of up to $150,000 at FIDReC without the need of hiring lawyers if they have been sold unsuitable investments.

Financial institutions cannot sell unsuitable investment products to non-savvy customers: MAS

The MAS expects banks to not actively promote other products to customers visiting a branch to renew fixed deposits.
The MAS expects banks to not actively promote other products to customers visiting a branch to renew fixed deposits.

How to sue and recover from a bad investment

A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.
A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.

How three S’poreans lost their savings by investing in unsuitable financial products

A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.
A retiree ended with losses because he borrowed over $1.4 million to buy insurance products.

The high costs of caring for your parents

Many parents under-estimate their own needs because they think they can continue working for as long as they want.
Many parents under-estimate their own needs because they think they can continue working for as long as they want.

3 steps to find out how much you have been spending on your family every month

Most people are actually surprised that they actually need to spend so much money every month
Most people are actually surprised that they actually need to spend so much money every month

Financial freedom is being able to pay for all expenses, not how much you have

Many people face risk of not having enough money because they do not even know how much they need to spend every month
Many people face risk of not having enough money because they do not even know how much they need to spend every month

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