Why I Decided To Insure Myself With A Multipay Critical Illness Plan After Becoming A Parent
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Complete Guide To Property Tax For Homeowners In Singapore
In Singapore, property taxes and duties need to be paid not only when purchasing residential property purchases, but also annually on all the properties you own. This article will focus on the latter type of tax on property ownership, and cover the amount and type of property taxes homeowners need to be aware of and […]
How Difficult Is It For The Average Young Singaporean To Achieve A $100,000 Investment Portfolio By Age 30?
In today’s environment of rising prices and expectations for a better quality of life, no one can blame us for feeling like certain financial milestones are out of reach. However, understanding how hard something is to achieve is only possible by looking at the underlying data. One of the most commonly-cited landmarks for young people […]
4 Reasons Why It Pays More To Be A Stay-At-Home-Dad (Compared To A Stay-At-Home-Mom)
On the back of rising Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women over the past decades, 52.5% of those married are dual-career couples. While this may be within our expectations, what may not be is an increasing trend of women being the sole breadwinner in the household. In 2010, there were only 5.8% of married […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Always Buy Travel Insurance Coverage Before Going Overseas
When we are preparing to go on holiday, we typically look forward to all the activities we have planned, whether that’s shopping, eating local cuisines, visiting attractions or taking in the beautiful natural landscapes. One of the last things we want to get mired in is “holiday admin” but it’s crucially important that it gets […]
How To Invest In Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF, A Possible Gateway To Asia’s Rising Tigers
When it comes to investing, we all know the only free lunch is diversification. Singapore investors keen on diversifying their portfolios with exposure to emerging markets in Asia have a new option. The Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select ETF, a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Lion Global Investors (LGI) and China Merchants Fund Management. If […]
5 Things To Know About Oiltek International (SGX: HQU), A Global Leader In The Vegetable Oils Industry
Oiltek International (SGX: HQU) can trace its roots back to 1980 – when it was incorporated as a vegetable and edible oil process engineering company in Malaysia. Today, with over 43 years of experience, Oiltek has grown into an established integrated process technology and renewable energy solutions provider in the vegetable oils industry. For those keeping track of […]
Options Trading In Singapore: Complete Guide To Platforms And Brokerage Fees
Options trading has been gaining momentum in recent years. MorningStar reports that 2024 will see another year of record options trading in the US. With more competitive online brokers setting up shop in Singapore, local investors can also start trading call and put options. We look at options trading through the perspective of buying and/or […]
How Much Does Netflix Subscription Costs Around The World?
In this era of online video streaming, we can assume almost everyone and their grandmother knows about Netflix and even more so when we consider that Netflix is available in over 190 countries around the world. The main regions that Netflix is not available in include China, Russia, Crimea, North Korea and Syria. Have you […]
9 Ways To Save Money On Your Next Visit To Legoland Malaysia
As the only Legoland Resort in Southeast Asia, Johor’s Legoland Malaysia boasts three parks, and has become a popular destination for families both in Malaysia and abroad, particularly from neighbouring Singapore. While a trip to Legoland Malaysia promises unforgettable moments for the whole family, it can also be costly. Here are some tips to help […]
