[Post 475] The realities of raising 5 kids in Singapore | Commentary

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During the National Day Rally 2024 speech, a slew of announcements were aimed at making Singapore more family-friendly. One of the support measures will be for families with three or more young children. Freelance writer and mother-of-five Kelly Ang tells CNA about the realities of raising a large family in Singapore.

[Post 474] Ask Work It: More work but no promotion. Should I say no?

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You are taking on more projects every year, yet the career jump remains out of reach. What’s holding your boss back from promoting you and what can you do to break this cycle? 

[Post 473] Why near-expired food is sought after by young people in Taiwan

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More young Taiwanese are turning to near-expired food items sold at steep discounts as a way to cope with the island's soaring cost of living. It has become a popular topic on social media, with netizens sharing tips and experience of buying these discounted goods. CNA's Victoria Jen with this report.

[Post 472] How I Made It: PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor, PropNex on making and spending money | Money Talks podcast

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In this special two-part series, Andrea Heng asks Singapore’s money makers about their relationship with money.

Real estate mogul Ismail Gafoor shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself. 

[Post 471] Never Too Old: Meet the seniors in Singapore who choose not to retire | Full series

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From healthcare to football, to modelling and education, we spoke to some seniors in Singapore who choose to spend their golden years working instead of retiring. 

[Post 470] Rethinking Retirement In China: Why This Retiree Needs A Side Hustle To Make Ends Meet | Money Mind

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How can you help yourself to have a better retirement when you've already stopped working? For one retired truck driver in Beijing, the answer was to shift gears - and look for the perfect match.

[Post 469] China's Ticking Pension Time Bomb: When Young People Give Up On Saving For Retirement | Money Mind

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China is facing a pensions time bomb, with warnings that the state pension fund will run out of money by 2035. But just when China needs its workers to work longer and save more, some young Chinese are doing the very opposite.