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How to Save More for This Festive Season Online Shopping?

The festive season in Singapore is hands-down one of the busiest periods for online shopping. With Christmas, New Year, and even the lead-up to Chinese New Year, Singaporeans are bombarded with sales on Lazada, Shopee, Amazon SG, Zalora, Shein, Taobao, and countless brand websites. It’s easy to get swept up in flash deals, countdown sales,

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Money Market Fund Yields Below 1%: Are They Still Worth It in 2025?

Money Market Funds (MMFs) have become increasingly popular in Singapore over the past few years. From retail investors to high-net-worth individuals and even corporate treasuries, MMFs have often been viewed as a low-risk, highly liquid place to park spare cash while earning a modest return. However, as of 2025, MMF yields have fallen significantly—many now

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SRS Contributions 2025 before 31 December

As the year approaches its final quarter, individuals in Singapore begin reviewing their finances with two primary goals in mind: strengthening long-term retirement readiness and optimizing tax efficiency. One key tool that supports both objectives is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). Despite its benefits, many people delay their SRS contributions until the last days of

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Singapore Stock Markets’ 10 Milestones in 2025

The year 2025 has brought remarkable momentum to Singapore’s stock markets. With strong leadership from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Singapore Exchange (SGX), and the Equities Market Review Group (EMRG), Singapore is seeing renewed investor confidence, higher trading volumes, and policy reforms aimed at revitalising its position as a premier Asian equities hub.

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Should We Die with a Zero? The Pros and Cons of Living by the “Die with Zero” Philosophy

In a world obsessed with saving, investing, and securing the future, Bill Perkins’ book “Die with Zero” poses a provocative question: what if the goal of life isn’t to accumulate wealth, but to use it — wisely, intentionally, and fully — before you die? The idea sounds radical, even reckless. But Perkins’ philosophy has struck

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Maximizing Life and Money: Insights from Time and Wealth

Time and money are two of our most precious resources, yet most people approach them separately. Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks emphasizes that life is finite—roughly 4,000 weeks if you live to 80—while Bill Perkins’ Die With Zero encourages using your wealth to maximize life experiences rather than leaving money unused at the end. By

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