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Saving in Singapore

Saving in Singapore

Introduction: Singapore's Wealth-Building Advantages Singapore offers unique advantages for wealth building: High-yield savings accounts (up to 3-4% p.a. with digital banks) Tax-efficient environment (no capital gains tax, low personal income tax) Strong CPF system...

Building savings in your 20s

Building savings in your 20s

1. Start With an Emergency Fund (Singapore-Specific Strategy) The Singapore Reality Check While the original article suggests that 60% of Gen Z lacks three months of emergency savings, Singapore's unique financial ecosystem requires a more nuanced approach. With...

Great Eastern’s Failed Delisting

Great Eastern’s Failed Delisting

Great Eastern Holdings' failed delisting on July 8, 2025, represents a watershed moment for minority shareholder rights in Singapore. The failure to secure the required 75% approval threshold (achieving only 63.5%) signals a new era of assertive minority shareholder...

Wage garnishment financial guide

Wage garnishment financial guide

Wage garnishment represents one of the most severe forms of debt collection, fundamentally altering an individual's financial landscape by legally redirecting a portion of their earnings before they receive their paycheck. This analysis examines the multifaceted...

Singapore Cafe Voucher Guide

Singapore Cafe Voucher Guide

All Singapore Citizens aged 21 and above in 2025 will receive $600 in SG60 Vouchers. Those aged 60 and above will get an extra $200. SG60 Vouchers can be used at participating hawkers and heartland merchants where CDC Vouchers are accepted. This means you can spend...

Singapore in the Wake of the S&P 500 Fall

Singapore in the Wake of the S&P 500 Fall

Market Overview: Major indices fell from record highs, with the S&P 500 down 0.8%, Nasdaq down 0.9%, and Dow down 0.9% Fresh tariff uncertainty drove the decline, with President Trump announcing 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting August 1...

Home Loan Providers for Low Credit Scores

Home Loan Providers for Low Credit Scores

Singapore's property market presents unique challenges for borrowers with less-than-perfect credit scores. Unlike many Western markets, Singapore's mortgage landscape is dominated by major local and international banks, with Credit Bureau Singapore (CBS) scores...

Yum Cha Restaurant SG60 Menu

Yum Cha Restaurant SG60 Menu

Yum Cha Restaurant celebrates Singapore's 60th anniversary with an innovative limited-time menu that brilliantly reimagines iconic local flavors through the lens of traditional dim sum craftsmanship. Available until August 31, 2025, this special collection offers...