Sense & Cents

SENSE & CENTS

Will S$70,000 per child entice couples to have kids? Worries over a dystopian future must be overcome

2026-09-22T06:58:38.000Z
Retrenchments in Singapore climbed to their highest level in more than five years in Q2.
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Salaried workers should learn from entrepreneurs to ensure career longevity

2026-08-18T07:00:00.000Z
Indonesia, with its vast potential, can offer many growth opportunities for Singapore businesses.
SENSE & CENTS

Indonesia could well be the next big growth driver for Singapore businesses

2026-07-21T07:59:22.000Z
Workers displaced by AI could create new businesses, pursue artistic interests, set up social enterprises or launch community initiatives.
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Scenario of AI-driven jobless economic growth need not scare investors and society

2026-06-16T06:15:04.000Z
Don't scoff at earning at least 2.5% per annum on CPF savings in an unpredictable world.
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Think hard about embracing the new CPF life-cycle investment scheme 

2026-05-19T06:26:14.000Z
Boards and management teams of listed entities should always think of small, loyal shareholders, including retirees
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A loyal shareholder reflects on riding through tough times in equities markets

2026-04-14T08:27:17.000Z
For professionals, having children may involve high direct and indirect costs. But there are also unique rewards, says the writer.
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Having a child can be a financial mistake, but that’s okay

2026-03-10T08:08:18.000Z
Market leader DBS can benefit from investors allocating more capital to Singapore stocks.
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‘Pricey’ DBS can still be worth buying 

2026-02-10T23:00:00.000Z
Homeownership is often seen as a key pillar to ensuring financial adequacy for retirement.
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Mind the costs of using CPF savings to buy a home

2026-01-13T08:14:03.000Z
Luxury brands operate in an environment where tastes can change quickly and competition could intensify.
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Riding on the appetites of the wealthy by investing in luxury carries risks

2025-12-16T08:04:57.000Z