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For many Singaporeans, money is often seen as a measuring stick of success. Even if the old “5Cs” may feel outdated, the underlying idea still lingers. We work hard, save diligently and optimise our finances to feel secure and accomplished. But beyond material comfort, money is also a practical tool. As the saying goes, time is money. The idea behind this idiom is that time can be exchanged for money. But the converse is also true. Money, to some extent, can also be used to buy back time. One of the most underappreciated uses of money is 1) buying back…

If you’re planning to keep working after you start Social Security, you need to know the rules.If you plan to collect Social Security and keep working at the same time, you need to know that your decision could affect your benefits. In fact, it could affect them in two different ways: It could increase your monthly checks, or cause them to temporarily decline or even disappear entirely. Here’s what you need to know about the impact of working while getting retirement benefits at the same time. Image source: Getty Images. 1. You could forfeit some of your monthly Social Security…

Recognising the significance of managing exam-related stress is the first step towards fostering resilience and maintaining calm during this demanding period. In this listicle, we explore five effective strategies to empower students to navigate through the challenging board exam duration while ensuring their overall well-being and academic success. Create a realistic study schedule Create a well-structured study timetable that can help you manage your time effectively and reduce last-minute cramming. Break down your subjects into manageable chunks and allocate specific time slots for each. Make sure to include short breaks to maintain focus. Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques Incorporate mindfulness…

                                What Do You Think? A “travelling employee” who is injured while travelling may be entitled to workers’ compensation. But doesn’t every employee “travel” in some sense of the word? A case involving a handyman who often travelled between two of his employer’s facilities considers the boundaries of the travelling employee doctrine. The claimant mainly worked cleaning the company’s office, and a gym a couple doors down from the office. These were the employer’s facilities, located at 977 and 1015 Elm Street, and they were within…

83 years ago today, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City hosted its first-ever jazz concert. A star-studded lineup of performers was acquired from around the country to bring the once-discriminated musical genre to the highest echelons of American society, including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Lionel Hampton, Jack Teagarden, Mildred Bailey, and Benny Goodman. Sponsored by the National Women’s Council of the Navy League of the United States, New York City papers described the musicians as performing like “sober monarchs,” who were “too sedate” and “perhaps… awed by the fact they were playing in the tradition-filled Met.” READ what…

In 2026, some workers are facing a Social Security rule change that seems like bad news on the surface. These workers are going to owe higher Social Security taxes, which means less money coming home in their paychecks. In reality, though, there’s a major benefit to the change. In fact, it actually ends up being a good thing in the end. Here’s why. Image source: Getty Images. The Social Security tax change doesn’t affect all workers — only high earners whose incomes exceed the wage base limit. That’s the cap on income subject to Social Security taxes. In 2026, workers…

Reuters / Getty Images / EPAAjay Banga, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are among those on the committeeThe White House has released the names of the members who will be part of the senior executive working with his new “Board of Peace” for Gaza. With the US president as chair, the founding “Executive Board” will oversee the work of a committee of technocrats tasked with the temporary governance of Gaza – and its reconstruction.Each member is expected to be in charge of a portfolio that will be “critical to Gaza’s stabilisation”, the White House has said. But it is not…

adamkaz / Getty Images The Social Security insolvency date has moved up to 2033, according to the Social Security administration — a shift that’s getting a lot of attention as Americans think about retirement. While it does not mean benefits are about to disappear, it does change the math around timing and risk. If future payments are reduced, starting sooner can mean collecting more checks before anything changes. With the insolvency date moved up, some Americans may want to claim Social Security before 2033. When people hear that Social Security’s insolvency date is 2033, many assume that’s the year the…

Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 14:02 ISTDoctors identified the episode as a severe anxiety attack, and a week later further evaluation revealed anxiety disorder, a condition more commonly diagnosed in adulthoodUnlike externalised anxiety that leads to tantrums or aggression, children that experience internalised anxiety often appear to be diligent, conscientious, hardworking, and/or compliant (Image: AI-Representational)Weight loss during adolescence is rarely cause for alarm. Growth spurts, changing appetites, fluctuating routines for most families, these are accepted and known indicators of teenage transition also known as the age of ‘stress and storm’. Breathlessness, too, is often brushed aside as fatigue or poor fitness.…

There’s a good chance Social Security will end up being an important income stream for you once your career comes to an end. So it’s helpful to get as much money out of your monthly benefits as you can. Your Social Security benefits are based on your personal earnings history. But there are steps you can take to boost them. Here’s what you can do to get more Social Security this year. Image source: Getty Images. Full retirement age is when you’re entitled to your monthly Social Security benefits without a reduction. It’s 67 if you were born in 1960…