Sense & Cents

In an increasingly volatile world, hold some risk-free investments 

Holding onto Singapore stocks may be irrational, but the hope is that doing so will pay off in the long term

The costs of raising kids are high, and parents’ employability may suffer

Strong growth drivers support the local bourse’s leader 

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

Tastes change, operating environments are tricky, competition may intensify and rich folk may be political targets

Live beyond 100? Inflation can be ruinous, timing when to run down capital gets tricky, and taxes could rise

High trade tariffs and weak sovereign credit will exert upward pressure on interest rates 

Graduates generally earn more and the risk-reward ratio favours a salaried worker in a good organisation