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Banking & Finance

HSBC challenges fintechs with app for making international payments

A new for app making international payments from HSBC Holdings will directly challenging the dominance of fintechs like Revolut and Wise that have gained tens of millions of retail customers by offering cheap foreign exchange.

30 Jan 2024 - 10:07AM

Singapore

Singapore officials fret as Gen Z consumers take to ‘pay later’ schemes

15 Jun 2021 - 6:00PM

Diamonds as an Investment

Will rich investors develop a taste for rare whisky? This fund bets so

29 Jun 2020 - 10:34AMvideocam

Money

How to guides

How to live a less capitalist life

6 tips to help you free yourself from some of the trappings of a system that puts economic growth above everything else, including the environment

18 Feb 2020 - 8:00PM

Break free from the shackles of corporates and lead a less capitalist existence.

Money

7 signs you’re spending way too much money

If you’re living on a budget that costs more than you can afford, it’s time to get back on track

30 Jan 2020 - 8:00AM

Money

How to save

5 financial planning tips from the professionals

We realise retirement is almost literally a lifetime away, but if you’re earning any money at all, it’s never too early to take some expert advice and start sensible saving for the future

9 Jan 2020 - 8:00AM

How to

How to guides

5 reasons why you don’t stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Professional advice on how to make those January 1 goals last through 2020 and beyond.

31 Dec 2019 - 6:30AM

Most people give up on their resolutions - but it is possible to see them through.

Money

How to save

5 business lessons I learned selling candy as a kid that are still useful today

From figuring out how much profit I would earn, to eyeing the competition, and strategising the sell, a childhood hobby taught me essential entrepreneurial basics.

2 Dec 2019 - 8:00AM

Money

Financial literacy

7 times you’re better off spending than saving

Yes, we all need to have cash on hand, but investing in your health, future and happiness is money well spent.

20 Nov 2019 - 6:00PM

Money

How to save

The best way to save money is to set spending limits – but allowing the occasional splurge can help

Like with dieting, overly harsh restrictions on your finances can lead to overindulgence and blowing all your progress.

20 Nov 2019 - 11:13AM

Saving is important, but an occasional splurge might actually help your finances.

How to

How to guides

5 tips to help you shop less, resist buying things you don't need, and save money

It's so easy to spend money online and off that you don't always realise you're throwing money away. We've got some advice to help you curb that habit.

30 Sep 2019 - 2:56PM

Money

How to save

7 money management tips to ensure you'll never be broke

It's important to keep track of your spending habits, whether your cash comes from a family allowance, or you work part-time.

30 Sep 2019 - 2:54PM

Money

Investing for beginners

How to invest in the stock market - a guide for beginners with a little cash to spare

Your returns will be much greater if you put money into stocks than if you leave it in a saving account at a bank.

30 Sep 2019 - 3:00PM

Money

Investing for beginners

A beginner's guide to cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and blockchain, and how you can profit from them

There are definite risks to investing in digital money - but there are some awesome benefits, too.

30 Sep 2019 - 3:00PM

Money

Dealing with debt

How to ditch your credit card debt and repay your student loan: get mad

30 Sep 2019 - 10:26AM

Focus on the debt you hate the most, and work to clear it. Photo: Shutterstock

Money

Financial literacy

What is an ATM? How do you use a debit card? Is it the same as a credit card?

Dealing with banks and keeping your money safe is a major part of adult life. Here's what you need to know.

30 Sep 2019 - 2:53PM

Money

Dealing with debt

Is a credit card loan right for you? Consider the risks and alternatives before you sign up

These convenient loans can seem like an easy fix when you're short on cash. But are they the best solution?

30 Sep 2019 - 12:16PM

OPINION

Dawn Cher

Abacus | 8 tips to save money as inflation hits households from Singapore to China

1 May 2022 - 11:30AM