As we approach 2026, debt reduction has become a top priority for many households in Singapore. Reports in late 2025 highlighted that revolving credit card balances—amounts rolled over month to month—had climbed to levels not seen in over a decade. While credit cards and personal loans remain convenient tools, rising balances signal increasing interest costs
Merry Christmas 2025! 🎄As the world slows down, families gather, and markets pause for the holidays, Christmas offers a rare moment to reflect—not only on the year that was, but also on the surprising, dramatic, and sometimes historic moments that unfolded in financial markets during past Christmas seasons. While stock exchanges are usually closed on
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Elon Musk reaching an estimated US$700 billion net worth is more than a headline — it is a turning point in modern financial history. Never before has a private individual accumulated so much market-based wealth within a capitalist system. Elon’s fortune, largely driven by Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures, places him far ahead of modern
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Dear readers, the one-off SkillsFuture Credits that the Singapore Government awarded to eligible Singaporeans in 2020 are expiring on 31 December 2025. As this deadline draws closer, news reports and social media discussions have highlighted a growing rush among Singaporeans to enrol in courses and make payments before the credits lapse. Many individuals are scrambling
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YangZiJiang Financial stock has emerged as one of the more closely watched counters in recent years, particularly among investors who follow turnaround stories, cyclical rallies, and technically driven price movements. As the financial services arm associated with the broader Yangzijiang ecosystem, YangZiJiang Financial operates in a sector that is inherently sensitive to interest rate cycles,
Dear readers, it is time once again to take a focused look at which Straits Times Index (STI) component stocks are currently oversold or overbought as at 19 December 2025. This review is designed to go straight to the point: identifying where momentum extremes are appearing within the STI and discussing what they may —
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Dear readers, the one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 (with eligibility extended across citizens based on prevailing policies at the time) is approaching its final window of use. This credit expires at the end of 2025, and to qualify, courses must commence by 31 December 2025,
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Dear readers, yesterday, I watched an inspiring documentary on MeWatch that chronicled the remarkable journey of PropNex, Singapore’s largest real estate agency. What stood out was not just the company’s impressive financial performance or dominant market position, but the deeply human story behind its creation. The documentary explored the humble beginnings of PropNex founder Mr
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Good news for donors and declutterers alike! If you have been searching for Salvation Army where to donate your old clothes, toys, or household items in Singapore, there is now an additional and highly convenient option available. The Salvation Army has opened two new donation bins at Singapore Expo, Hall 7, directly in front of
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Dear readers, recently, I came across news that DBS stock and OCBC stock have reached new highs, while UOB stock has trailed behind its two peers. This divergence among Singapore’s three major banking stocks has reignited a long-running debate among local investors: are we overly enamoured with DBS, OCBC and UOB stocks, and if so,
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