personal finance

More than romance: The conversation that outlasts Valentine’s Day

Forget Valentine's Day—money is the true commitment. Find out what 'financial foreplay' for compatibility is and why equities investing tests the relationship's ultimate strength, beyond just a joint ...

What steps can investors take to align portfolios with evolving financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons?

Stop chasing, start securing: The cashflow strategy for volatile times

If 2025 derailed your portfolio, don't chase AI or panic-sell. How can you ignore the noise, greed, and inflation-wary relatives? Howie Lim finds out why systematic rebalancing beats FOMO.

Though MoneyHero remains in the red, its net loss narrowed to US$5.7 million between January and September last year from US$19.6 million during the same period in 2024.

MoneyHero probes board chairman as internal frictions rise

Kenneth Chan is also a senior vice-president at Pacific Century Group, MoneyHero’s largest shareholder

Homeownership is often seen as a key pillar to ensuring financial adequacy for retirement.
SENSE & CENTS

Mind the costs of using CPF savings to buy a home

Aim for higher payouts under CPF Life and enjoy good interest rates on CPF savings

What's one actionable valuation metric that retail investors should focus on?

Don’t confuse a great company with a great investment

Bull markets can lead to poor judgment. Jose Mayora of Divita Value-Growth Fund tells Howie Lim why investors often confuse a great company with a great investment, highlighting the simple, vital valu...

Adopt the “pay yourself first” approach to build a disciplined savings habit and discern between needs and wants.
MONEY MATTERS

Financial spring cleaning to kickstart 2026

For a prosperous Year of the Fire Horse, save where you can and make your money work harder

A softer start to the year: reflecting on goals, habits, and priorities.

How to reset your finances for the New Year

Feeling overwhelmed by January money goals? Money Hacks shares practical tips on reflection, routines, and making progress one small step at a time.

What does 2026 have in store for retail investors?

Forget free money: 2026’s inflation-fighting playbook

Discover where real returns lie, moving past nominal gains. Howie Lim shares the expert-led playbook for a more resilient 2026.

Is retirement planning different for a growing SME versus a mature, stable business?

Liquidity vs Legacy: Retirement planning for SME owners

SME owners often risk personal wealth, betting on a business sale for retirement. Is your business your biggest asset, yet a poor retirement plan? Howie Lim discusses this with Grace Tay from finexis ...

SkillsFuture credits can be used to pay for approved courses. One way to maximise the credits is to stack it with other funding.
MONEY MATTERS

Taking stock of finances before 2025 ends

Six areas to look into when reviewing money decisions