Neighbourhood Estate Guide: Is Yishun Simply Misunderstood?
For one reason or another, Yishun has often negative media attention – from a series of cat killings, brothel raids, rioting and even murder. So much so, Netflix has featured Yishun in a promotional video for its supernatural series, Stranger Things, with the caption, “Is Yishun cursed, simply unlucky or struck by something stranger?.” But […]
5 Ways Singaporeans Can Avoid Overspending On Health Insurance
With an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 financial planning practitioners in Singapore, it’s common for Singaporeans to be approached by multiple agents offering health insurance products. This typically starts as soon as you enter the workforce, when financial planning becomes a topic of discussion among peers. It’s also likely that some of your friends have pursued […]
[2025 BTO Application Edition] Step-By-Step Guide To Buying A HDB BTO Flat
Update: The February 2025 BTO and SBF Sales Launch is now open for applications until 17 February 2025, Monday, 11:59 PM HDB has committed to launching about 19,600 BTO flats in 2025. About 20% of these BTO flats will also have Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) of less than 3 years. Including the upcoming BTO for […]
What Happens If You Cancel Your BTO Application At The Different Stages
Buying a BTO flat is a rite of passage for many Singaporean couples. However, what happens if your circumstances change and you need to cancel your BTO application? Depending on the different stages you are at in your BTO flat application, you will incur different penalties. Here’s what happens if you need to cancel your […]
“Playing With FIRE” How Four NTU Students Are Diving Into Financial Literacy…And Freedom
Determined to avoid stress over their finances, four Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students have sparked a financial revolution on campus. Final-year students, Aurene Graciella, Tina Aw, Charmaine Chia, and Sally Manik, from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information have launched an eye-catching initiative: Playing with FIRE. Diving into the FIRE movement, achieving Financial […]
Asian stocks follow Wall St higher on tariff roadmap – Feb 14 2025
Today’s Market News India’s Modi talks space and ‘good governance’ with Musk in Washington India’s top beer seller United Breweries posts fall in profit as consumers tighten spending AsiaPak Investments, Montage Oil bid for 75% of Lotte Chemical Pakistan A UK listing is ‘gold standard’ for regulation, minister says on Shein China’s central bank pledges […]
US stock quick picks – Feb 13 2025
February 13, 2025 | Read Online Robinhood’s Cryptocurrency Boom And, Cisco’s AI infrastructure biz. Photo by Kanchanara on Unsplash Today is Thursday, February 13, 2025. The Early Bird Index today is 82.89 New to this newsletter? Sign up here Robinhood’s Cryptocurrency Boom Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) surged 15.31% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the financial […]
What Happens To The Money That You Bet (And Lose) When Gambling With Singapore Pools
It’s in humans’ nature to like to win. That’s especially true when it comes to winning something of monetary value. That’s why gambling is so popular because it taps into raw human emotion. Beyond the casinos, though, one of the easiest ways to gamble in Singapore is to buy a ticket at the Singapore Pools […]
5 Things You Must Know Before Buying Your First HDB BTO
NEWSFLASH: February 2025 BTO and SBF Sales Launch is now open for applications. You have until 17 February 2025, Monday, 11.59 pm to apply. You can check out our location and price analysis. For most Singaporeans, buying a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat is one of the biggest financial decisions they will make. Home ownership remains a […]
Global stocks rally on Ukraine peace hopes, bonds sell off – Feb 13 2025
Today’s Market News S&P 500 ends down as hot US inflation data hints at fewer rate cuts Dollar gains on yen as consumer prices rise more than expected Oil sinks 2% after Trump calls Putin, Zelenskiy to discuss end to war in Ukraine Key developments to markets on Thursday: Philippines central bank policy decision Japan […]
