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We explain the details on traded life policies. - The Straits Times
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>> INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS
  Er, what is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is widely regarded as the best gauge of the large cap US equities market.
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If you are an investor who likes a smooth ride with little volatility, it might pay to sit out the next 12 months. But opportunities abound, according to tongue-in-cheek guide.
  How to pick a good financial website
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  Er, what is an accredited investor?
Accredited investors are classified according to net worth and income.
  Where to pick up pointers
Here are some recommended financial websites.
  Huh, what is an M&A?
The phrase 'mergers and acquisitions' (M&A) refers to the aspect of corporate finance that deals with the buying, selling and combining of different firms.
>> CREDIT AND LOANS
  Master your card
With $3.7b in credit card debt racked up last year, experts give tips on how to use the cards wisely.
  Er, what is a credit rating report?
Typically gives you a score or rating based on how promptly you pay your credit facilities.
  The dollars and sense of home loans
Get a package that matches your income profile and appetite for risk.
  It pays to know your credit history
A survey of 600 tertiary students showed that eight in 10 did not know what a credit report is. -myp
  Treat credit cards like cash
You can still be liable for unauthorised transactions despite banks' new move to restrict liability to $100.
  10 things to note when shopping for a home loan
Deals offering the lowest interest rates may not always be the best, say experts. -ST
  Don't let your home loan haunt you
In picking a mortgage package, factors such as interest rates and lock-in period matter. -ST
>> INSURANCE
  Er, what is a traded life policy?
We explain the details on traded life policies.
  Insurance options for Junior
How should parents plan for Junior's insurance needs?
  Buying policies: Don't go with the flow
Get insurance coverage according to your needs and circumstances.
  Travel with a safety net
What to look out for when shopping for a travel policy.
  Four insurance plans are all you need
For total protection, get death cover, medical cover, critical illness cover and disability cover.
  Insufficient savings? No wonder with poor insurance returns
Consumers should be given a fair deal, says reader. -ST
  Er, what is surrender value?
Lorna Tan explains what the term means and what it means to your insurance policy. -ST
 
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