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Welcome to the exciting world of investing, where the traditional wisdom is “buy low, sell high,” but you’ve decided to boldly ask: What if we did the exact opposite? Buying high and selling low is generally considered a terrible investment strategy. It’s the financial equivalent of ordering a $40 salad, eating the decorative parsley, and then complaining that you’re hungry. But fear not. With the right mindset, creativity, and a suspiciously large tolerance for financial pain, you too can attempt to make money while doing everything the textbooks tell you not to do. Step 1: Buy High With Confidence The first rule is simple: never buy anything when it’s cheap. Why would you want a stock at $10 when you could wait until everyone on the internet is screaming about it and buy it at $100? When your neighbour, taxi driver, dentist, and the guy who cuts your hair are all saying, “This stock is going to the moon,” that's your signal. Not to do research. Not to check the financials. Just t...

Singapore’s burger scene has seriously levelled up. From crispy-edged smash burgers and grass-fed beef patties to smoky brisket and over-the-top American-style stacks, there is something here for every burger lover. If you are looking for the best burgers in Singapore in 2026 , these five spots are excellent places to start. 1. One Fattened Calf Burgers — Best Overall 🍔🔥 Address: 1 Fusionopolis Place, Galaxis, #01-31, Singapore 138522 Also at: 46 Kim Yam Road, New Bahru, #01-11, Singapore 239351 One Fattened Calf is one of Singapore’s most talked-about homegrown burger specialists, and for good reason. The restaurant focuses on 150g premium grass-fed beef patties, freshly made potato buns and house-prepared ingredients . The standout is the OFC ButterBurger , an indulgent creation where grass-fed butter melts into the hot beef patty, creating an especially rich and savoury bite. The classic OFC Cheeseburger is a great choice if you prefer something more traditional. Why visit: Qua...

Retirement does not necessarily mean stopping work completely. For many Singaporeans, the ideal next chapter is semi-retirement — working fewer hours, earning some additional income, staying socially active, and having more time for family, hobbies and travel. The key is finding a job that does not bring back the pressures of a full corporate career. If you are looking for something non-managerial, non-trainer and relatively low-pressure , Singapore has a number of options worth considering. Importantly, "relaxing" is subjective. A job that feels easy to one person may be tiring to another. For semi-retirement, the best roles are generally those with predictable hours, limited responsibility, manageable physical demands and little pressure to meet aggressive targets. Singapore is also becoming more supportive of flexible and phased employment for older workers. From 1 July 2026, the statutory retirement age is 64 and the re-employment age is 69. The Government has also exten...

For much of the technology era, organisations were built around the idea that more engineers meant more innovation. If a company wanted to build faster, it hired more developers, created more teams, and increased its technical capacity. That model is now being questioned. Across many organisations, there is a growing shift towards fewer individual engineers and a relatively larger management and coordination layer . At first glance, this can seem counterintuitive. If technology is becoming more important, why would companies need fewer people writing the technology? The answer lies in a fundamental change in how organisations create value. The productivity paradox Modern engineering teams have access to tools that dramatically increase individual productivity. Cloud platforms, reusable software components, automation, low-code tools and, increasingly, AI-assisted development mean that a small number of highly capable engineers can accomplish what previously required much larger teams. ...

Introduction When an employee cannot access an application, a customer encounters a product defect, or a critical business service goes down, the question is rarely just “Who can fix it?” The more important question is: “What is the right level of expertise to handle this problem?” This is the principle behind the L0–L4 support model . Tiered support separates support work according to complexity, technical depth, ownership and escalation requirements. The model helps organisations avoid sending every issue to their most expensive engineers while ensuring that genuinely complex problems reach the people capable of resolving them. Although the terminology L0, L1, L2, L3 and L4 is now widely used across IT service management, customer support, SaaS, managed services and enterprise operations, it is important to understand that there is no single universal international standard that formally defines L0–L4 in exactly these terms . Instead, the model has evolved from practical help-desk ...

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of urate crystals in and around the joints. While gout may begin as occasional attacks, untreated or poorly controlled gout can become chronic, leading to more frequent symptoms, persistent inflammation, tophi, and joint damage. The good news is that gout is highly manageable when uric acid levels are controlled and treatment is followed consistently. What Is Chronic Gout? Chronic gout develops when high uric acid levels persist over time, allowing urate crystals to accumulate in the joints and surrounding tissues. Repeated gout attacks can eventually become more frequent or prolonged. Some people develop tophi , which are firm deposits of urate crystals under the skin, commonly around the joints, fingers, toes, ears, or other areas. If left untreated, tophi can damage joints and surrounding tissues. Unlike an isolated gout attack, chronic gout requires long-term management. The goal is not simply to treat pain when an atta...

Encountering someone who is behaving unpredictably, extremely agitated, confused, or aggressive can be frightening. Whether it happens on the MRT, at a hawker centre, in your neighbourhood, at work, or in a public space, the most important thing is to prioritise safety rather than trying to diagnose or confront the person . It is also better to avoid labels such as “crazy person.” Unusual or aggressive behaviour can have many causes, including emotional distress, a mental-health crisis, intoxication, medical problems, or simply a highly stressful situation. You may not know what is happening to the person. Here are practical ways to respond safely in Singapore. 1. Keep Your Distance Your first priority should be creating physical space. If someone is shouting, making threatening gestures, following people, or behaving unpredictably, avoid moving closer to them. Do not crowd them, stare at them, touch them, or attempt to physically restrain them. If possible, move toward a safer locatio...

Scams can be surprisingly profitable, not because they rely on sophisticated technology, but because they exploit predictable human behavior. Understanding the mechanics behind successful scams can help individuals and businesses recognize warning signs before money or sensitive information is lost. 1. Scammers Exploit Trust The most effective scams often imitate something familiar: a bank, government agency, delivery company, employer, friend, or popular online service. Familiar branding and convincing language can make a fraudulent request feel legitimate. Defense: Verify unexpected requests through an independent channel. Don't rely solely on the phone number, email address, or link provided in the suspicious message. 2. Urgency Is a Major Warning Sign Fraudsters frequently create artificial deadlines: an account will supposedly be closed, a payment is allegedly overdue, or an opportunity will disappear within minutes. Urgency discourages careful thinking. Legitimate organizati...

Last updated: August 2026 If you are a Singapore Citizen planning to marry a Thai national in Singapore, the process is generally straightforward as long as you prepare the required documents and meet Singapore's marriage requirements. However, there are several important things to know before setting your wedding date. These include the 31-day Singapore stay requirement, the 21-day marriage notice period, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) approval for certain Work Permit holders, and the immigration arrangements for your Thai spouse after marriage . This guide explains the process step by step. 1. Can a Singaporean Marry a Thai National in Singapore? Yes. A Singapore Citizen can legally marry a Thai national in Singapore. For a normal civil marriage, the couple generally registers the marriage with Singapore's Registry of Marriages (ROM) through the Our Marriage Journey (OMJ) system. Official ROM website: Our Marriage Journey (OMJ) – Civil Marriage Process The standard civil marriag...