S&P 500 Market performance analysis

S&P 500 Market performance analysis

The market felt a chill last Friday. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.6%, shaken by a jobs report that dashed hopes and raised new fears. Wall Street’s pulse quickened, not from excitement, but worry. Amazon, usually a star, dropped over 8%. Even strong sales could not...
Balancing debt and retirement savings

Balancing debt and retirement savings

Imagine your future self, living with ease and freedom. That dream is built on the choices you make today.If you stop saving for retirement, you lose more than you think. Not only do you miss out on the magic of compound growth, but you also leave behind free money...
Lessons in financial resilience

Lessons in financial resilience

Ms. Daphne Tan, a finance executive at CMC Markets Singapore has a story that offers several compelling lessons about financial resilience and career development. The most striking aspect is how a moment of financial crisis in her university days – being unable...
Discovering Authentic Hawker Culture

Discovering Authentic Hawker Culture

Step into the heart of Smith Street, and you’ll find a place where time slows down. Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre hums with life. The air is thick with the scents of garlic, soy, and spice. This is not a polished tourist stop. Here, the glow comes from...