Understanding Labubu Dolls, And Why They Are So Popular (And Expensive)
Source: Pop Mart When investors talk about “alternative” investments, they refer to private equity (PE), venture capital (VC) funds, precious metals, wine, watches, whiskey, or art. However, there are also “collectibles”, which can have an attractive resale value given the loyal followings that such niches attract. One example of this is the phenomenon of the Labubu […]
How Temasek Navigates Risk As A Long-Term Investor
This article was written in collaboration with Temasek. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research, and is purely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as financial advice. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any transactions and readers […]
How Much Does It Cost To Own And Keep A Dog In Singapore?
If you have always wanted to own a dog after watching cute YouTube videos, think again. Beyond the “cuteness” of a dog, a lot of time, effort, and money are required to take care and raise your puppy. Depending on the breed of your dog, some require more grooming and medical needs than others. For […]
Singaporeans Share With Us Their Experience In Public Healthcare
This article was written in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research, and is purely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as financial advice. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any […]
The Singapore Passport Is Ranked First In The World: 6 Things You May Not Know About Our Passport
Travelling is something that Singaporeans take for granted. Perhaps it is the fact that Singapore is geographically a “little red dot”, but Singaporeans do love travelling overseas (even if it is across the causeway to JB). Thankfully, we as holders of the red Singapore passport have access to many destinations in the world. In fact, […]
Singapore’s CPF Is 5th Best Retirement System In The World – Here’s Why (And How It Can Further Improve)
Singapore’s retirement system is world-renowned. Of course, we are referring to the CPF. As our national retirement scheme, Singaporeans and PRs compulsorily contribute a portion our monthly salary to fund a range of needs, from healthcare and housing to longer-term needs like retirement. Recently a global study of national pension schemes – the 2024 Mercer […]
Why You Need To Start Thinking About Tax Deductions For YA2025 Before The End Of 2024
The window to file our personal income tax each year is between 1 March and 18 April. While our next income tax filing will only be in 2025, our YA2025 personal income tax will be based on our chargeable income in calendar year 2024. This means we have until 31 December 2024 to make the […]
4 Stocks That Will Be In Donald Trump 2.0 White House
Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy or eccentric moves. He often polarises opinions with his bold statements, unconventional policies and unwillingness to conform to the norm. While many politicians would consider it a major misstep to make appointments involving individuals with clear conflicts of interest—such as owning companies or stocks directly affected by their […]
3 Ways You Can Instantly Build A Globally Diversified Portfolio In Singapore
Most of us don’t have the expertise to beat the average market returns – or the returns that we can earn by simply investing in a globally diversified portfolio. By doing this, we can reduce our portfolio reliance on any single country, industry or company. The idea is that the poor performance of any single […]
Insights: Levelling The Playing Field: How AI Is Democratising The Financial “Superpowers” Of The Ultra-Rich
This article was contributed by Caesar Sengupta, Co-Founder & CEO at Arta Finance For decades, the world’s ultra-wealthy have enjoyed access to financial “superpowers” that remained out of reach for everyone else. Private bankers, bespoke investment strategies, exclusive deal flow, and expert networks were privileges reserved for those who could meet private banking minimum thresholds […]
