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Student ask me what causes inflation.

https://www.straitstimes.com/business/leaking-money-what-are-the-common-financial-mistakes-and-how-do-you-avoid-them?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=dc-social-sponsored&utm_campaign=apx74096_544550_article03

Leaking money: What are the common financial mistakes and how do you avoid them? Experts share more on common pitfalls, including prioritising convenience over cost, and offer advice. Read more at straitstimes.com.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/explainer-silicon-valley-bank-fail-reason-implications-spore-2128461?cid=tdy%20tg_tg-am_social-msging-free_09102018_today

Explainer: Why did Silicon Valley Bank collapse, will S'pore's banks and startup scene be affected? SINGAPORE — The plight of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shock waves through financial markets after the go-to bank for United States tech startups faced a sudden bank run and then became the largest US bank to fail since 2008.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/non-imda-registered-smses-labelled-likely-scams-31-january-025015914.html

From 31 January, you will be able to identify SMSes not registered with IMDA SMS messages sent by organisations not registered with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) registry will be labelled as "likely scams" from 31 January.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/life-personal-injury-coverage-for-saf-home-team-personnel-doubled-to-300000-per-policy

Life, personal injury coverage for Mindef, MHA personnel doubled to $300,000 per policy About 500,000 service personnel will benefit from the changes which took effect on Jan 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Posted by NextBlock Official in NextBlock HQ on NextBlock With the upcoming increase in GST in 2+ weeks, here are 4 things you need to know! 1. GST from 7% t...

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cpf-basic-healthcare-sum-to-rise-to-68500-in-q1-2023

CPF Basic Healthcare Sum to rise to $68,500 from Jan 1 Those who are 66 and above in 2023 will see no change to their Basic Healthcare Sum. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/consolidated-view-insurance-policies-now-available-singapore-financial-data-exchange-2034956

Consolidated view of insurance policies now available on Singapore Financial Data Exchange SINGAPORE — Users of the Singapore Financial Data Exchange (SGFinDex) will now be able to see at a glance all their insurance policies from different insurers.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mas-digital-singapore-dollar-trial-crypto-2032946?cid=telegram_tg-single_social-free_26012019_today

Explainer: Why MAS is trialling a digital Singapore dollar and how you can use it SINGAPORE — A new form of digital Singapore dollar which can be programmed and used for specific purposes will be tested at the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) this week.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/explainer-xbb-omicron-covid-19-variant-2018341?cid=telegram_tg-single_social-free_26012019_today

Explainer: What is the XBB Covid-19 variant and should its rapid spread cause concern? SINGAPORE — A new Omicron subvariant, known as XBB, has been behind the increase in Covid-19 cases here in recent weeks.

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15 out of 100 Covid-19 cases in S'pore reinfected, may be another wave The authorities are monitoring whether S'pore is experiencing another big wave by looking at Covid-19 reinfection rates. Read more at straitstimes.com.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/premium-rates-for-integrated-shield-plans-to-remain-unchanged-for-next-two-years

No change for Integrated Shield Plans premiums for next 2 years Read more at straitstimes.com.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/moh-cancer-patient-support-policy-changes-medishield-life-medisave-integrated-shield-plan-2917876

MOH to provide additional support for cancer patients affected by changes to treatment claim policies SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Friday (Sep 2) additional transitional support for cancer patients who are affected by changes to treatment claim policies that took effect on Thu

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Singapore says retail investors seem 'irrationally oblivious' to crypto risks, plans tougher rules The Monetary Authority of Singapore regards cryptocurrencies as "highly hazardous" for retail investors, says its managing director Ravi Menon.

Review an old policy for a client and update her on the options available after blood donation.

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Chow Yun Fat, Who Has a Net Worth of About SGD$1 Billion, Reportedly Spends Only $4.50 Daily He used the same Nokia phone for 17 years. We can't even survive with a phone for 17 months.

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/economists-lift-singapore-inflation-outlook-see-more-ttghtening-091002964.html

Economists lift Singapore inflation outlook, see more tightening Singapore’s inflation is seen to remain elevated until Q1 2023, and the MAS will probably tighten further at the October review.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbirch/2022/06/19/if-the-crypto-crash-is-another-tulip-bubble-that-is-really-good-news/

If The Crypto Crash Is Another “Tulip Bubble” That Is Really Good News. If this crypto crash is like the tulip bubble then that is a very good thing, because the new regulatory environment that will support tokens, digital currencies and decentralised finance will be the crucial factor in creating a new golden age whether Bitcoin goes to zero or $100K next year.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/recession-unlikely-economists-despite-contraction-1967296

S'pore unlikely to slip into technical recession despite Q2 contraction, but economists cautious of possibility SINGAPORE — Private-sector economists cautiously agree with the Government’s assessment that Singapore will avoid a technical recession this year, while adding that the possibility cannot be ruled out entirely.