Reducing unnecessary expenses doesn’t mean sacrificing your quality of life. Instead, it’s about identifying wasteful spending and redirecting those funds toward more meaningful goals like saving, investing, or enjoying life’s true essentials. Here are 10 actionable strategies to cut expenses and keep more money in your pocket. 1. Cancel Unused Subscriptions Many people unknowingly pay […]
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Singapore job vacancies rise despite rising unemployment: MOM report
Singapore job vacancies rose in March 2024 despite a slight increase in the number of unemployed. The latest quarterly report on the labour market paints a mixed picture. Nevertheless, the labour market remains tight with more vacancies than jobseekers, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in its report on the final labour market data for […]
New York Fed’s John Williams said the bank will “ignore politics” and “rely on data” to make interest rate decisions
New York Fed’s John Williams said the bank will “ignore politics” and “rely on data” to make interest rate decisions Following the Fed’s latest meeting and interest rate decision, the New York Fed president and CEO discussed when interest rate cuts might come and what the November election means for the U.S. economy. “Our decision […]
Oil prices are stable despite rising U.S. inventories, but war fears are omnipresent
Oil prices were broadly stable on Wednesday, nearing a seven-week high, as the market weighed on demand concerns and fears of escalating conflict following an unexpected rise in U.S. crude oil inventories.Brent crude futures fell 34 cents to $84.99 a barrel by 8:32 a.m. Japan time, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 43 […]
Nvidia’s overnight gains lift Asian chip stocks on AI optimism
Asia’s semiconductor and related stocks rose on Wednesday after chipmaker Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company thanks to the AI boom. Nvidia rose 3.6% on Tuesday, giving the company a market capitalization of $3.34 trillion, surpassing Microsoft, which currently has a market capitalization of $3.32 trillion. Earlier this month, Nvidia hit the $3 trillion […]
On board a Russian warship during a visit to Cuba
During my 12 years living in Cuba, I waited in all kinds of lines: lines to buy groceries, lines to pay bills, lines just because people were waiting for something worth waiting for. But now I was waiting in line for something unexpected: to board a Russian warship docked in Havana harbor. When a Russian […]
How to start your own business
Running your own business is a stressful but good career and life decision. It requires your patience and enthusiasm. First, expect your work to last until it’s established so it can continue. There are many different opinions on how to start a business. Here are some basic ideas and guidelines to get you started. Come […]