Launch Of The Cancer Drug List: How Might This Impact You?
This headline in The Straits Times caught my eyes back in April this year. Ms. Koh is a bile duct cancer patient. She is insured under a Great Eastern Integrated
Karen Tang, CFP®: Certified Financial Planner in Singapore
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Not Sure About Contributing to SRS? Consider These Pros And Cons
Thinking of contributing to the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) to enjoy tax reliefs while building up another source of retirement savings? Here are some pros and cons you may wish
5 Steps to Settling Your Debts: Millennials Find It Tough To Pay Off Loans
I was recently interviewed by Her World magazine (June 2022 issue) on an article titled “Dealing with Debt”. The subtitle reads: “Many millennials are finding themselves stuck with unimaginable debt.
Are Dividends Important?
Many investors like dividends. They see it as a regular source of income from their investments. But what are dividends? Dividends are the portion of earnings that is given back
10 Pointers To Consider Before Buying A Property In Singapore
Does it make sense to rent or own your property in Singapore today? Is paying rent similar to throwing some of your money away? The above two are “Yes or
Is it A Good Time To Invest Now? When Is It A Good Time?
The short answer is: yes. Just about any time is a good time to invest, as long as: The portfolio asset classes are inherently liquidBy liquid, we mean it is
Let The Fund Begin!
With the significant relaxation of Covid-19 protocols, many of us are already making plans to travel with family and friends. In this article, I will share with you how you
Ladies, Protect Yourself First Before Caring For Your Loved Ones
I was recently interviewed by the Chinese newspaper Lian He Zao Bao, for an article on women and caregiving that was published on Sunday, 10 April 2022. The translated title
Comments on Business Times article “Break the Bias On Female Investors”, 28 February 2022
Comments on Business Times article “Break the Bias On Female Investors”, 28 February 2022 Women should not have preconceived notions that they don’t make good investors, or are too risk
9 Personal Finance Rules We Should All Better Know
Recently, someone forwarded a well-meaning message to me on Whatsapp. Here it goes: 9 Personal Finance Rules We Should All Better Know 1) Rule of 72 2) Rule of 70
Comments on Singapore Inflation News November 2021
Singapore’s overall inflation rises to 3.2% year-on-year in October 2021. This news has been quite startling for many of us. Singapore has not seen a 3+% year-on-year increase in living
Why Young Adults Need To Start A Financial Plan Now
Why Young Adults Need To Start A Financial Plan Now The end goal of financial planning is to be able to enjoy a worry-free, comfortable retirement. Wouldn’t you agree with me?