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Ex-delinquent now millionaire
Juvenile armed robber changed his ways and makes good. -ST - The Straits Times
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>> PROPERTY
Middle-income earners put off by high property prices
Reader: Theories on why prices are so high mean nothing to middle-income earners. -myp

Sales of new private homes down again
Number of units launched, sold in Oct lowest since Jan; Govt's cooling measures taking effect.

Property tax on HDB flats going up
Iras to give a one-off rebate to cushion rise in taxes. -AsiaOne

Foreign buyer's Sentosa Cove deal falls short
One of his two adjoining plots was resold at same price, other up for grabs.

Foreign property buyers go outside prime areas
Districts 9, 10 and 15 still rule, but Novena, Jurong, Balestier pick up.
>> STARTING OUT
Er, what is earnings per share?
Lorna Tan explains the term and what it means to your investments. -ST
Er, what are small-cap stocks?
Lorna Tan explains the investing term and how it relates to stocks. -ST
Lifestyle tips for financial success
Financial problems can be managed through prudence, common sense, realistic goal setting and planning.
   
>> BUILDING YOUR NEST EGG
Don't mess with cheap & good
GEVI stocks are screened based on the essence of value investing - buying good companies at bargain prices. -BT
Crooked claims
How far will some people go to make easy money out of insurers? -ST
Insurance in a time of uncertainty
Why extend my coverage to $1m at age 47? Because I travel a lot and I want my family provided for should anything happen to me. -ST
Nearly 90 funds closed to new CPF savings
Nearly 50 unit trusts and 40 investment-linked insurance funds are already closed to new CPF savings due to their inability to comply with total expense ratios levels. -BT
On the trail of the smart money
It pays to follow the moves of canny investors like Wee Cho Yaw.
Want to save some money?
In a case of buyer beware, ignorant borrowers may pay more than they should for their home loans. -TNP
How to pick a financial adviser
Here are some things to consider when looking for a professional financial adviser. -ST
   
>> PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT
Savings scheme that few know of
Many taxpayers fail to take advantage of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme. -ST
Save more money with SRS
Stagger withdrawals from SRS upon retirement to enjoy full benefit of scheme.
Planning your pension expansion
The standard advice for an individual to pursue an equity 'buy and hold' strategy in equities doesn't always hold. -BT
   
>> OPINION

Ex-delinquent now millionaire
Juvenile armed robber changed his ways and makes good. -ST

Tax relief for seniors: How many will really benefit?
Miniscule interest on accumulated savings gained does not even cover travelling cost to check-ups. -ST

Waking the warrants market from its slumber
It will be a pity to let such a promising market languish after the efforts to build it up. -ST
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