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Singapore

Young Singaporeans devote two-fifths of income to family, delaying financial readiness: Manulife survey

Pre-retirees should shift from aggressively chasing growth to securing reliable income, but the transition should be measured, experts say.
Personal Finance

Preparing for retirement? Here’s how to invest in a volatile market

For a start, all seven Integrated Shield Plan insurers have to launch new riders by April 1 to meet the Ministry of Health’s new requirements.
Singapore

Singapore’s medical cost inflation set to hit record 16.9%; insurers’ body urges collective action

Most personal and business travel policies come with standard exclusions for war and conflict.
Singapore

Middle East tensions highlight gaps in travel insurance for Singapore travellers

Share buybacks are more beneficial if management believes that the company's shares are undervalued, or when it wants to signal confidence in its long-term prospects.
Personal Finance
BT EXPLAINS

Special dividends or share buybacks: How companies decide and what each means for investors

From left: Young investors Jadon Ching, Liew En Jie and Ian Choi.
Personal Finance

More young investors turn to AI for stock picks, but experts warn of risks in volatile market

Investment experts are mixed on whether money market funds are best for investors to park their cash for higher yields.
Wealth & Investing
BT EXPLAINS

With T-bill yields falling to lows, which assets bring higher returns?

Pierre Gasly (left) and Franco Colapinto (right) drive for the Alpine F1 Team.
Personal Finance

The road to and beyond F1: Alpine drivers Gasly and Colapinto talk investments and driver academies

The study found a gap between respondents’ retirement aspirations and their readiness for it – with many Singapore residents being inadequately prepared for the life stage.
Personal Finance

1 in 2 Singapore residents plans to work after retirement: AIA study

A mini-retirement is defined as an intentional career break to focus on passions, well-being and family, lasting from a few months to a few years.
Singapore

Half of affluent Singaporeans plan multiple ‘mini-retirements’: HSBC

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