INVEST
When bequests burden rather than benefit loved ones
Her family cannot sell her condo for 3 years after her death even though she had over $250,000 debt
Two businessmen fell for inheritance scam and lost $2m
They were happy to part with their cash even though there was no logic in paying money to secure the release of more money.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
MONEY TIPS
What you need to know about growth and value stocks
What’s called growth or value in leading stock indexes can be wildly different, and can change year by year.
Why younger people need to look into health insurance
While many young people feel they are unlikely to sustain a long-term illness or injury, they are still likely to need care at some point
How to avoid being zoomed by deepfakes
Online fraudsters have been using real-time deepfakes on video calls to dupe victims to send money to them
Will AI help you to become a savvier shopper?
Amazon's AI shopping assistant is supposedly able to recommend products that best suit customers' requests
CAREER TIPS
ST HeadSTart: Working as a freelancer – is it worth it?
Freelancing has become an ideal career path for workers who want more flexibility in their careers. However, their journey has not been a bed of roses.
ST HeadSTart: Investing in property? 8 things to consider
Thinking about how to grow your money? This week we talk about how to invest, including in property.
ST HeadSTart: Need more flexibility at work? New guidelines might help you get it
Choosing the most ideal setup can help maximise your productivity, work-life balance and overall satisfaction.
Property
Me&My Money
Smells like team spirit as she starts a firm with fellow retrenched colleagues
Ms Cassandra Ong started her company, OtterHalf, after being laid off in 2023.
