THE ARTICLE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE STRAITS TIMES 4th August 2010 By Tilak Abeysinhe and Gu Jiaying IN THE rush to secure a home amid escalating property prices, first-time homebuyers, especially young adults, may inadvertently commit themselves to properties beyond their means. Since mortgage payments and other home bills take priority over other basic necessities, […]
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9 in 10 Singaporeans do not feel well prepared for retirement
ChannelNewsAsia.com SINGAPORE: Ninety—one per cent of Singaporeans do not feel well—prepared for retirement compared to the global average of 87 per cent, according to an annual report by Oxford University’s Institute of Ageing on Wednesday. The Oxford Institute of Ageing is known for its gerontological research and training programmes. Singapore, like most countries in the […]
Your financial plan: Where you are now and where you are going?
Financial planning is the most effective way of ensuring your financial needs are met throughout life. By setting realistic achievable targets, you can invest your money more efficiently and reduce uncertainty. A financial plan is not a prediction of the the future but a tool to help you in attaining what you want in life. […]