shurkin_son / Shutterstock.com Retirees usually have a limited amount of money to spend during their golden years. Unfortunately, some people make costly mistakes that can deplete their nest egg prematurely. From giving away cash indiscriminately to refusing to embrace lifestyle changes, here are some surprising ways retirees waste their hard-earned …
Read More »Here’s What a Realistic Budget Looks Like for Someone in Their 20s
CNBC’s Emma Martin recently shared an article detailing the ins and outs of a very affluent 25-year-old’s budget. The 25-year-old profiled in the article was extremely lucky, earning a six-figure income, excellent credit and little debt. The article did a great job of breaking down his financial situation. However, it …
Read More »They’re Spending RM3mil To Create An Animated TV Series Inspired By Their Own Cats
For creatives, inspiration really can come from anywhere. Karimah, Managing Director of Animatic Studios told us that their newest and first intellectual property (IP) ever, Cubic Cats, was inspired by the bizarre behaviours of their very own cats. Cubic Cats was originally an idea for MDEC’s Intellectual Property Creator’s Challenge …
Read More »In Pandemic, More Are Paying for Direct Access to Their Doctors
When the National Basketball Association announced that it would restart its season in a “bubble” at Walt Disney World in July, Kimberly Caspare, a physical therapist, was on board from the start. She has been working inside the bubble for nearly two months, focused on the Philadelphia 76ers, who made …
Read More »‘Agropreneurs’ Kickstarting Their Biz With This Co-Farming Startup Could Earn RM70k/Year
The coworking concept has really expanded beyond hot desks in themed spaces for urbanites with a laptop and work to do. Just recently, we wrote about how there’s now a co-sharing hair salon in Malaysia for beauty entrepreneurs, and now, we’re writing about a co-farming space. Fefifo Malaysia Sdn Bhd …
Read More »Playing Cupid Amid COVID-19: How These 4 Dating Apps In S’pore Are Levelling Up Their Game
The circuit breaker has deprived us of freedom, security… and romance. This is why dating apps in Singapore have evolved to meet the ongoing demand for love. In March, Bumble saw a 56 per cent rise in video calls worldwide. Even homegrown brands in Singapore like Kopi Date and Lunch …
Read More »This TTDI Co-Sharing Salon Enables Hairdressers To Start Their Own Biz With Low Capital
Growing up with a family of hairdressers, Vincent noticed one thing: almost every hairstylist aspired to be their own boss someday. But being a good beautician and a good entrepreneur are two completely different things. While stylists can thrive in their craft, handling the business side of things can be …
Read More »5 Ways Retirees Can Lower Their Inflation Risk
Photo by Karpova / Shutterstock.com A long and satisfying retirement tops many people’s life goals. Modern medicine is helping to extend lifespans, but it’s up to you to determine whether you’ll have enough money to comfortably live out those extra years. That means not only saving enough money for retirement, …
Read More »How S’pore Fitness Studios Are ‘Working Out’ Their Game Plan As They Adapt To The New Normal
With Covid-19 disrupting the sport and recreation landscape in Singapore, fitness studios have had to implement alternative business models to stay afloat. Fitness and boxing studio Boom Singapore launched online workouts with free sessions on Instagram Live. Haus Athletics also capitalised on Instagram as a platform to post free 15-minute …
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