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Money Mentor

When to ask your date, ‘How much do you earn?’

Couples should start discussing money issues early in their relationship to make sure they are on the same page.
Couples should start discussing money issues early in their relationship to make sure they are on the same page.

Me and My Money: Passion for teaching drives her tuition business journey

Ms Esther Leng, who has both public and private sector experience, is now  academic director of tuition agency English Ninjas, which she co-founded in 2022.
Ms Esther Leng, who has both public and private sector experience, is now  academic director of tuition agency English Ninjas, which she co-founded in 2022.

Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

Playing the infinite game in life; avoid being overinsured

Our podcast episodes for March look at how national swimmer Quah Ting Wen finds joy in her career beyond results, and how to avoid being overinsured.
Our podcast episodes for March look at how national swimmer Quah Ting Wen finds joy in her career beyond results, and how to avoid being overinsured.

Me & My Money: She started a pet grooming business while juggling a day job

Profile of Fursclass Pet Grooming Salon director Michelle Lim, 39, with her dogs at the Kembangan Suites branch on March 19, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Profile of Fursclass Pet Grooming Salon director Michelle Lim, 39, with her dogs at the Kembangan Suites branch on March 19, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Young & Savvy

Filing taxes is boring work. My late aunt gave me 3 tips to optimise it

The writer's aunt cared deeply about financial prudence, and tax was a realm in which she brimmed with solicited and unsolicited advice.
The writer's aunt cared deeply about financial prudence, and tax was a realm in which she brimmed with solicited and unsolicited advice.

That small expense claim could turn into your financial nightmare

A survey found that more than half of employees spend up to $5,000 annually on work-related expenses.
A survey found that more than half of employees spend up to $5,000 annually on work-related expenses.

Me and My Money: Being retrenched from an MNC made her realise what she truly wanted

Chua Hui Xin, Executive Director, Chief People Officer at Unicorn for ST
Chua Hui Xin, Executive Director, Chief People Officer at Unicorn for ST

Headstart On Record Podcast

Are you overinsured? Here's how to review your policies

What does being overinsured mean and what can I do about it?
What does being overinsured mean and what can I do about it?

Headstart On Record Podcast

Top 3 things in Budget 2026 for young people

2026 Budget spotlights more ways to invest your CPF and how to deal with AI.
2026 Budget spotlights more ways to invest your CPF and how to deal with AI.

Young & Savvy

Weddings could come at the cost of relationships

As such costs and hongbao “market rates” rise, making expectations clear may be the only way to protect relationships.
As such costs and hongbao “market rates” rise, making expectations clear may be the only way to protect relationships.

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