[Post 1039] Retrenched At 30: Losing My Job Created A Business Opportunity For Me | Money Mind | Retrenchment

Summary

How do you bounce back when you are retrenched at age 30? For one young professional, losing her job became a stepping stone to a new career path.

[Post 1038] 2000s Hello Kitty Craze & Other Toys That Shaped Singapore Culture | On The Red Dot | 1-Hour Special

Summary

Gasing was popular in the 60s, with matches held between kampungs. In the 70s, toy factories popped up, in tandem with Singapore’s industrialisation strategies. By the 80s, kids in Singapore were clamouring for action figures from America, like the indefatigable He-Man. Video games arrived and a generation of children had their first brush with digital culture.

But nothing can beat the frenzy for McDonald’s Hello Kitty toy collection in 2000, a saga enmeshed in the national consciousness for the ‘ugly’ behaviours it brought out.

Putting the spotlight on locally created games, the documentary also looks at how the Singapore edition of Monopoly came about. Who’s behind the satirical card game, The Singaporean Dream? And how did a video game bring Singapore to an international audience?

[Post 1037] How To Create A Dividend Portfolio Earning $1,000 A Month | Money Mind | Passive Income

Summary

How can a young adult start building a stream of passive income? Tips on how to set up a dividend portfolio - and the risks you need to keep in mind. 

[Post 1036] We Confront HDB Corridor Clutter, And Declutter For 3 Families | Talking Point

Summary

Despite clear guidelines on the amount of clear space we need in the corridors, why do we continue to struggle with keeping them clutter-free? Corridors are intended to be safe passageways that lead to residents’ homes. Yet, many still use them as convenient spots to store daily items. In this episode of Talking Point, host Munah Bagharib teams up with experts to address this issue. Together, they help three households tackle their corridor clutter, offering practical advice and solutions to ensure these spaces remain clear, safe, and accessible for everyone. 

[Post 1049] Budget 2025: Tackling cost of living, jobs, family is a delicate balancing act | Deep Dive podcast

Summary

It’s an SG60 Budget in an election year with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to lay out some priorities for this year. What could be on the list?

Business owner Pulse Tan, parent of two and elderly caregiver Serene Chew, and labour economist Walter Theseira give their take in a conversation with Steven Chia and Crispina Robert (Video: Try Sutrisno Foo, Eugene Goh)

[Post 1035] [ENG SUB] Million-dollar HDB flats are not an easy sell

Summary

Resale HDB flats that have been transacted for more than one million dollars continue to emerge, and recently there have been advertisements for three-room HDB flats worth one million dollars. Are HDB flats really worth that, or are they asking for prices that are too high?

A housing agent interviewed said that only HDB flats with "X elements" are likely to unlock a million-dollar treasure chest, allowing homeowners to cash in huge profits.

[Post 1034] [ENG SUB] Why Younger Singaporeans are Choosing to be Nurses

Summary

"When I was a soldier, I could speak loudly and directly, but now I have to use another way to let patients and their families feel my kindness."

39-year-old Feng Yaoquan switched from a professional soldier to become an emergency room nurse. The work intensity is no less than that of a military camp.

"I decided to become a nurse. My father was firmly opposed to it at first and now he has become my number one supporter."

Less than a year after entering the industry, he has overcame family resistance and now takes care of elderly patients in the nursing department, making his family feel grateful for him.

The nursing industry is understaffed and under great pressure, so why can they persist?