Adulting
Retirement savings confidence gap widens across America
If retirement feels more like a question mark than a plan, you're not alone. A recent Schroders survey shows the average American worker...
How to persuade your manager to approve your time off request
Taking time off from work is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout. However, convincing your boss to approve your...
Singapore's baby boomers: Balancing financial security and quality of life in retirement
Singapore's baby boomers are charting a unique course through their golden years. Born between 1946 and 1964, this generation is redefining retirement, with...
How conservative women are creating their own version of ‘having it all’
She bakes bread and manages a Shopify storefront. She runs a household of four children while writing a Substack column on parenting. She...
What the 2025–2026 CPF changes mean—and what you should do next
In a multi-stage policy rollout that began years ago, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) continues to evolve to meet Singapore’s aging population, rising...
Why your retirement plan needs an emergency fund—seriously
So you’ve made it to retirement. Or you're at least thinking about it. Your investments are humming, you’ve got Social Security in the...
How to get the most out of CPF for your retirement in 2025
If you’re like most working Singaporeans, CPF is the silent partner in your retirement plan. You contribute every month, you see balances grow—and...
Why Chinese dining etiquette traditions still matter
You don’t remember when you learned the rules. You just remember getting corrected. Maybe it was the first time you stuck your chopsticks...
Social Security’s changing—Here’s what it means for your check
Let’s be real. Most Gen Zers and younger millennials have two thoughts when it comes to Social Security: (1) “Will it even be...
Is 4% enough? What you need to know about retirement income planning
Today’s workers—especially those approaching their 50s and 60s—carry a heavy question: Will I really have enough when I retire? It’s not just a...
What it really takes to retire overseas from Singapore
A quiet rebellion wrapped in visa forms, property clauses, and one big question: “Can I really start over, somewhere else?” It always starts...
Retirement planning for young workers in China feels pointless. Is it?
Let’s get something straight: if you’re 26, living in Chengdu, grinding through a low-paid job you could lose tomorrow, and barely covering rent,...
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