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RomanR / Shutterstock.com New or used, sporty or practical, a car keeps wringing money out of its owner throughout its lifetime. Gas, oil changes, accidents — no question, a car is an expensive family member. But for many of us, a car is also a necessity. Until that “Star Trek” …

Many Singaporeans dream of making it big by starting their own businesses. In fact, Singapore has been regarded as one of the best places for doing business for the past few years according to the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report. However, it is common knowledge that starting a …

If you’re buying a home and the mortgage closing costs have caught you off guard, you are not the first home buyer to be surprised by this. Most buyers know that purchasing a home will come with extra charges, but what isn’t as clear is how much these costs can …

kurhan / Shutterstock.com When you retire, you will have some major expenses. Do you know what they are? Food, groceries and utilities will probably take their fair share of your budget, as they did during your working years. But what are you missing? Following are some retirement costs that people …

When Wilson and his then-girlfriend were having gut issues in 2013, they turned to yoghurt for help. They tried several yoghurt products together, but couldn’t find one that was consistent with improving their gut health. At the time, Wilson was also a food science and technology student, so he decided …

When mortgage interest rates decrease, many homeowners start to wonder whether they should refinance their existing mortgages to get a lower rate or a different loan term. However, the additional closing costs you pay when refinancing can sometimes make refinancing more expensive in the long run. In some cases, the …

It sounds counterintuitive to say this — considering we’re amid a pandemic that has infected millions — but health care spending is down in the United States. The sudden drop in expenditures has left health insurance companies scrambling to figure out pricing for the year ahead. Insurance costs have been steadily climbing …

Entertainment venues have been pivoting quickly and furiously due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Education Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the governmental task force tackling Covid-19, recently announced that the government may be releasing plans to take Singapore through Phase 3 of reopening the economy. While cinemas will see an increase in capacity, it …

Here’s a batch of food-related questions from readers: how to spend less on food, how to get more value out of food, and so on. Food makes up one of the biggest flexible parts of a family’s budget, so honing your techniques for getting the most value out of your …