Is The Condo Dream Getting Increasingly Harder To Achieve For Singaporeans?
Growing up, owning a condominium was often considered an aspirational goal for many in Singapore. Among the five traditional Cs in Singapore, a condo was always the most expensive and, arguably, the hardest to attain. Given the limited size of our country, the growing population, and the progression of our economy, it’s no surprise that […]
Singtel (Z74); StarHub (CC3); NetLink (CJLU): Local Telcos Dividend Yield And Share Price Performance
Telecommunications companies, often referred to as telcos, have long been regarded by investors as defensive stocks. This perception is rooted in several fundamental aspects of the industry that contribute to these telcos’ financial stability and resilience, even in challenging economic conditions. One of the primary reasons telcos are considered defensive stocks is their ability to […]
Singaporeans’ Roadmap: Key Personal Financial Schemes And The Decisions You Have To Make At Every Age In Singapore
We look at how average Singaporeans navigate key personal financial schemes and decisions in our lives in a uniquely Singaporean way. Along the way, usually when we hit certain milestones, we can expect to make financial decisions as well as enjoy financial support levers. Think of this read as the “Game of Life” from a Singaporean perspective. […]
How The Singapore Budget Supports Young Families In Singapore
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5 Key Highlights In Malaysia’s Stock Market In 2024 – And How The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) Performed
2024 was a dynamic year for Malaysia’s stock market. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia (FBM) KLCI started 2024 at 1,455 points, and climbed nearly 16% – reaching a peak of 1,683 points by September 2024. It was a year packed with policy changes, economic updates, and global developments that kept investors on their toes. Let’s dive […]
6 Important Themes To Watch For When You Invest In 2025
This article was written in collaboration with FSMOne. 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 […]
What Is A Special Economic Zone, And How Singapore & Malaysia Will Benefit From The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)
Singapore and Malaysia shares a long history and one of the world’s busiest land borders. This close link has increasingly intertwined the fates of both economies in recent years. To deepen this connection, the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) was signed during the recent Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat on 7 January 2025. The primary goal […]
Future-Proof Your Career at NTUC Career Festival
This article was contributed to us by Julia Chan, a marketing consultant, content creator, mentor, and coach. Her passions include exploring diverse perspectives, uncovering travel hacks, and empowering career growth. If you’re feeling stuck in your job and looking for greener pastures but don’t know where to start, the NTUC Career Festival could be exactly what you […]
8 Things To Know About The CPF Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS)
To ensure we have sufficient savings during our retirement, we contribute a percentage of our monthly gross salary to our CPF during our working years. From 2025 onwards, those who turn 55 will have a new CPF Retirement Account (RA) to replace their Special Account. When this happens, our Retirement Account will be filled up […]
Understanding Debt Ratios – And Why It’s The Bedrock Of Your Wealth Building Journey
Debt. It’s a word that often carries a negative connotation. We’re frequently advised to avoid it, yet for many of life’s significant milestones—such as purchasing a home with a mortgage—taking on debt becomes almost inevitable. Rather than viewing debt as inherently bad, it helps to see it as a financial tool. When used wisely, debt […]
