personal finance

Credit score myths debunked: what banks really look for

Are you managing your financial reputation correctly? Your credit score impacts everything. Experts bust the biggest myths, from "clean" profiles to unused cards.

Is your emergency fund ready for relentless inflation? A basic budget isn't enough.

Liquidity: the anxiety antidote

With non-stop, stacked inflation, is your emergency fund truly prepared? A simple budget won't cut it. Uncover the crucial distinction between appearing financially stable and being genuinely ready.

How should the average retail investor think about reintroducing fixed income into a typically equity-heavy personal portfolio?

Yield without fear: Navigating credit markets in a high-rate era

With $12 trillion in money markets, fixed income is vital. Discover bond selection, market opportunities, high-yield bond risks, and strategies for resilient portfolios amid unpredictable interest rat...

What is driving the growing divergence between banks and Reits in the current market?

The great yield shift: why banks are gaining altitude as Reits seek grounding

High-yield investments are diverging. Higher rates benefit banks, while Reits face challenges from narrowing spreads, rising debt costs, and low valuations. How do we navigate uncertainty to secure be...

How do we tell the difference between a temporary market "dip" and a more fundamental, long-term market expectation reset?

Risk reset: differentiating a flash sale from a fundamental flaw

Is "buying the dip" still relevant? High interest rates and market volatility challenge old rules. Howie Lim seeks expert advice on systematic strategies to identify genuine bargains and avoid traps.

From left: Christopher Tan of Providend; Genevieve Cua, wealth editor, The Business Times and Howie Lim, correspondent, The Business Times.

To risk or not to risk your risk-free 4% CPF return?

CPF's rock-solid 4 per cent Special Account return is changing. By 2028, a new life-cycle portfolio scheme will replace it. Is this upgrade necessary or too risky?

How far should generative AI's advice go before it blurs the line with human counselling?

Beyond the algorithm: when AI says sell, who tells you no?

Can your financial plan withstand a market crash as AI drives wealth management? Algorithms offer efficiency, but human advisors manage emotions. What about AI's role versus the essential, empathetic ...

Fractional investing enables investors to purchase a portion of a share or unit, rather than the full amount, at the prevailing market price.

A slice of the pie: fractional investing deconstructed

Fractional investing lets you buy a piece of expensive stocks like Tesla or Amazon, offering precision diversification without high upfront costs. Find out how to build wealth one fraction at a time.

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How should young investors redefine financial security so it's attainable in their lifetimes?

Nest egg obsolete: fishing skills now equal financial security

Young investors prioritise volatile crypto over traditional retirement savings. Is financial security shifting from saving to mastering money-making?