We are all familiar with the mantra that if we study hard, we will be able to do well. But is this also true for investing?

The financial news is full of shocking pronouncements of doom. Should you be worried yet?

A great number of variables play a part in determining whether a wine will turn out to be great, good, or mediocre. Similar levels of care are also critical to good investment outcomes.

Having children forces you to reconsider the ways you spend your money.

Is early retirement an unrealistic goal for most people? Here are some steps you can take to bring it within your reach.

Before you jump on the investment property bandwagon, here are some questions you should ask yourself.

It is well and good to love your country. However, loving a single country’s stock market too much is a whole other issue.

Even if you are not a crazy rich Asian, don’t underestimate the need to plan your legacy properly. Do so in a way that accounts for the unique characteristics of each child.

Retirement planning is not just saving enough to last through your retirement. Here are some hacks on preparing for the unexpected and maximising your life.

The unfortunate fact is that women still lag behind men when it comes to salaries and promotions. This makes it all the more important for women to save more where they can.

The fashion industry is often fickle with its ever-changing trends. The same happens in the financial industry. But some strategies - like some styles - have endured the test of time.

Why doesn't the media run more good news? One view is that bad news sells. The danger comes when the emotions generated by bad news prompt investors to make changes to their portfolios.

Some investors swear by just buying a bunch of blue chip stocks and leaving it alone to grow your wealth. Is this really a sound strategy, and does it work all the time?

Sports outcomes, like investments, are always nearly impossible to predict. If you wouldn’t gamble on sports forecasts, you shouldn’t gamble on market predictions.

Politics and trade issues have entered financial headlines once more. But can anyone try to pre-empt and position themselves for what could happen in the market, in a way that would let them profit from those predictions before others do?

Since the Singapore Summit ended, some market watchers and strategists have been predicting good times ahead. Others take a much more sceptical view. What should an investor do?

Is there a formula for investment success? Yes, and it’s very simple: Event + Response = Outcome. You can’t control events, but you can control how you respond to them.