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The art of investing
Let's look at how art can turn out to be the best investment ever, even though few collectors buy with price growth in mind.
Warrants trading: What you need to know
Cheap investment tools were virtually non-existent in Singapore a few years ago, but a recent growth spurt has sent their popularity soaring.
The Middle Path: Joint and separate accounts
A hybrid approach may accommodate both partners' preferences, but it also creates more tension as boundaries are not as clear.
The Other Extreme: Separate accounts
Separate accounts could make both spouses feel financially independent. However, potential disputes could erupt over joint expenses or jointly-owned items.
One Extreme: Joint accounts
Joint accounts may encourage long-term financial planning for the family, but there is a potential for inequitable spending by one spouse.
Two hearts, one bank account?
In the first of a four-part series on money matters in the family, The Sunday Times looks at three common approaches Singaporean couples take in handling finances in a marriage.
Intoxicating investments
Let's explore the love affair that an increasing number of Singaporeans are having with premium wine.
Pay now, take delivery later
There is a wine futures market, or en primeur as it is better known in French, where people buy wine early, in the hope that its quality and value will leap in later years.
Shipping trusts to gain higher profile
Like Reits, they will shed their low-profile status when investors get a better feel of the asset class.
How much to give mum and dad
Let's look at how much is enough cash allowance for parents.
When money divides brothers and sisters
Is blood is thicker than water? How many ways can relationships between siblings can turn ugly when money is involved...
 
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