Understanding the importance of planning for women is essential. Women are more likely to live longer given that they have an average lifetime of 86 years, which is about 5 years longer than that of males. This emphasizes the importance of making lon ...
According to the data from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), a greater proportion of married couples here in Singapore are divorcing. There have also been reports of divorce in other parts of the world, particularly after the Covid ...
Did you know that by 2026, one in five Singaporeans are expected to be 65 or older, making the country a "super-aged" society?This is a huge change that calls for innovative solutions to meet the healthcare requirements of an increasingly elderly pop ...
Nobody looks forward to getting sick and needing medical care in a hospital. The only thing on your mind is getting better and back to full health when it takes a toll on your body. During this moment, though, another important issue arises: the bill ...
With the changing dynamics of dating and marriage, more Singaporeans are opting to remain single. Whether by choice or need, being a single retiree comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, not the least of which is the need for cautiou ...
The comfort that comes from knowing you have enough money to get by when life throws you a curveball is immeasurable.That's why it's crucial to have some money set aside in case of an unexpected expense. In the event of an unexpected financial setbac ...
Inflation has been in the spotlight for weeks, and more rate hikes are expected in the coming months. If you've been thinking about buying a second home, it might be a good time to start planning for it now, since a rise in interest rates could lead ...
You may have noticed prices rising in Singapore unless you've been living in a hut in the Mandai forests and growing your own food. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures overall inflation in Singapore, increased to 7.5% year over year (y-o-y ...
Most Asian families are extended, where people live together with their parents and grandparents. However, as we live with our parents, we may notice that they also age alongside us.So, eventually, we may have to shoulder the expense of caring for bo ...
When we talk about inflation, we're talking about the general propensity for prices to rise over time in one’s economy. This means the purchasing power of money decreases, leading to price hikes. Inflation can have serious consequences for your finan ...
