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Riding on a bike with art materials in his backpack, KC would find a vantage point of historical landmarks, whip out his sketchbook and fountain pen, then paint his view under the scorching heat. He’s done this for 3 years. And the result of that? A sketch journal measuring 88 …

In 2018, three brothers — Kenny Chan, 35, Johnathan Chan, 32 and Kayson Chan, 29 — saw an opportunity to bring in sophisticated gourmet food inspired by Italian culture into Singapore. The trio realised that consumers are getting more and more sophisticated with their choices of food. They then started …

I only have flashes of memory from getting hit in a roadside bomb attack near Balad, Iraq, on Oct. 4, 2005. I saw the concerned driver reaching out to shake me awake, but at the time I couldn’t recall who he was. With growing panic, I realized that I couldn’t …

Photo by Alexander Raths / Shutterstock.com America has a massive retirement savings crisis. More than 40% of Americans have less than $ 10,000 saved for their golden years, according to a recent GOBankingRates study. However, being so far behind in savings does not doom you to poverty. Even if you …

The Tiger Balm name — and scent — has long had a presence in households all over the world. The centenarian brand which started off in the ancient courts of Chinese emperors has since made its way across the globe and is present in almost 100 countries today. From Norway …

Photo by pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Shutterstock.com As we grow older, many of us worry about developing dementia. Now, a new blood test may detect if you are at risk for the disease 20 years before symptoms appear. On July 28, researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference unveiled the results …

The most popular mortgage in America — the 30-year fixed mortgage rate — has hit an all-time low of 2.98% according to Freddie Mac, making this month the best time (statistically speaking) to refinance or apply for a new mortgage since Freddie Mac started tracking mortgage rates in 1971. Other …

Here’s what you need to know: The U.S. announces a nearly $ 2 billion contract for 600 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine. For the first time, Trump urges Americans to wear masks. Republicans squabble over what to include in the next round of pandemic relief. United Airlines will require …

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. Living on debt2. Prioritizing saving for retirement3. Extending life of gas grill4. What happens in August?5. More on sanded …