From higher utility bills to increasing prices of coffee and bread, inflation is a growing concern in Singapore. This February, the overall inflation (or consumer price index) rose to 4.3%. To give you some context, Singapore’s overall headline inflation has historically averaged at about 2%...
With inflation, GST hikes and higher income tax in Singapore, the need to better manage one’s finances is more important than ever. Could investing be the solution? According to a poll conducted by Milieu Insight and analysed by Finder, 52% of our local population have...
Investment-Linked Policies (ILP) have come a long way. Some have said that it’s one of the most complex forms of insurance, and others sought to clarify misconceptions about this financial tool. When it comes to insurance and investment, knowledge is king. Hence, regardless of what...
Here are some answers to common questions about reskilling, and tips to help you acquire new skills for #whatliesahead....
If you’re forgoing life protection to save money in the short-term, you need to read this!Amid our evolving pandemic environment, it seems more people are placing greater importance on their long-term financial and healthcare needs by getting life insurance. In the first half of 2021,...
In Singapore, the Lunar New Year is one of the major festivals that people celebrate. From spring cleaning to having reunion gatherings and visiting with oranges, there are some traditions that are unique to Singapore. You may not see these elsewhere, and if you’ve always...
These days, it seems harder to hope than before. It’s time to take your life back into your own hands with these 5 New Year Resolutions for 2022 that no pandemic can touch....
For many people, the COVID-19 outbreak came at a bad time. Worldwide, supply chains are slowing to an excruciating crawl, placing the world economy under unprecedented pressure. Pan-sector retrenchments have only just begun and plunging stock prices gnaw at once-healthy portfolios. For those with life...
The book ‘The Five Love Languages’ by Gary Chapman has graced the shelves of all self-respecting bookstores for decades. While impossible to summarise justly in a few words, the book addresses the means through which we give and receive love, and helps us to make...
You’ll probably understand – protecting our lifestyle means a lot to us. Well-meaning suggestions to live healthier or save more are usually met with paralysing inertia, and whereupon dismissed. But we get it – change is scary!As we celebrate abundance and indulge in the festive...