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Savvy trader has made a fortune, but still parks wealth in fixed deposits to fund her daily needs. - The Straits Times
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>> INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS
  Options trainer plays it smart
Savvy trader has made a fortune, but still parks wealth in fixed deposits to fund her daily needs.
  Manage risks with the right strategies
Keep your long-term plan intact and review your portfolio regularly to ensure it is aligned to those objectives.
  From living the high life to the good life
Thomas Mathew traces the ups and downs of his life and how he overcame adversity to reach his present comfort level.
  10 tips to survive the downturn
The Sunday Times shows you how to insulate yourself from the impact of the economic crisis.
  Excuse me, but do you have a wealth rebuilding strategy?
A strategy provides the discipline to remain in the market at a time when even the bravest are unnerved.
  OCBC launches new savings scheme
New savings scheme rounds up customers' credit and debit card purchases to the nearest dollar and doubles the difference in the first three months from the date of application.
  Call me cheapo but I'm riding out the downturn
Claiming credit card points, taking bus or train, eating at home are ways to save.
>> CREDIT AND LOANS
  Maybank launches two home-loan promotions
Maybank launches two home-loan promotional offers to mark its 48th anniversary in Singapore.
  Finding the best way to pay off a home loan
Choosing a suitable home loan package can be daunting with the myriad of choices available to a home owner.
  DBS launches special interest-only mortgage
Bank says borrowers will then have more cash to seize other investment chances.
  Borrow big to pay for your home? It may not be foolhardy
Taking out a huge real estate loan seems risky, but it may sometimes be a better option.
  Credit Cards? No, thanks
MoneyTree programme promises to inculcate money management skills in children and young adults.
  When 'good' debts turn 'bad', things get ugly
A loan can be a positive affair but consumers need to leverage debt to their advantage.
  Borrowers with low incomes find a lifeline
Members can also earn higher returns on savings made with this company. -ST
>> INSURANCE
  The day I almost lost my head
Swayed by the crowd, I nearly gave up my eight AIA policies but good sense prevailed.
  Mum with Midas touch for property
Almost all her property investments have paid off so far. Next: An Alpine ski chalet?
  Before you surrender your AIA policy...
Thinking of cashing out your plan despite official reassurances? Here's a checklist to consider first.
Safeguard insurance policies
Reader says MAS should make it mandatory for insurance companies to provide insurance cover to protect at least the cash value of insurance policies. -myp
  Er, what is mortality rate?
Lorna Tan on what does mortality rate mean.
  Be fair to policyholders
Street talk on the insurance payout debate.
  Show us golden egg, insurers
There is an insurance golden egg that you may not be aware of.
 
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