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How does bank deposit insurance work in Singapore?

When I check bank web sites in Singapore, they usually post something like below: Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under ...
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Is having a Critical Illness Insurance worth it?

I am aware that the typical argument for having a CI insurance is because we just really don't know what will happen in the future and it's better to be protected. But is it really worth it paying for ...
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What is the reasonable amount yearly for a Hospitalization + Disability Income + Critical Illness Insurance?

I live in Singapore. I'm in my mid-20s and I currently have medical insurance that covers hospitalization bills. This amounts to roughly USD 250 per year. However, I lack Critical Illness insurance ...
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is it good to buy insurance policy as investment for beginner?

I have no investment experiences before. So want to get some suggestions. Lately one insurance adviser was suggesting to buy one insurance policy as investment (they called it as saving plan ) . Here ...
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Where can I find company filing information in Singapore?

I found that in the US one can take a look and research company filing information (such as 10-K, 10-Q etc) a the SEC before they invest in a company. For Singapore I only find SGX, and couldn't find ...
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What is a private banker?

When I went to the bank , I was introduced by a staff to another woman who addressed her as a private banker. As I don't understand the term private banker clearly, below are my few questions. 1) ...
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Is it good enough to close the existing saving account and open new saving account at another bank for higher interest?

I have a saving account which can earn at most 0.25 %p.a on BANK A. I have another despoit account in BANK A for my daily usage. I found BANK B is offering 0.4% per year for the saving account. ...
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How to calculate this interest rate MSA in DBS bank (SINGAPORE)?

This morning, I check Montly Saving Account of DBS bank Singapore. I tried with their calculator via this link and came up with this. Total monthly savings $ 3,600.00 Total interest earned $ ...
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best free web app or tools to track one's cash flow

I am wondering where can I get the free web app or tools to track my monthly or overall cash flow. As for now, I do use google documents (spreadsheet for budgeting) that I can use for free to track my ...
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Best steps to start saving money for a fresh grad in Singapore?

What steps should a fresh graduate in Singapore undertake to start saving money or growing money?
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“Savings” account vs. “current” account - what's the difference?

When I draw money in ATMs or open a new account, there's always the choice of either "savings" or "current" account. What's the difference between these two account types? (This is in Singapore.)
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What are the opportunities/implications of having a designated clearing bank in my home country?

NOTE: I don't come from a finance background i.e. I'm an idiot in this topic. Recently China announced that the Bank of China and ICBC will become designated RMB "clearing banks" in my home country, ...