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PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT (Part 1)

Given that 9.5% of Malaysians will be above age 60 by 2020, the recent conference “Everyone Can Retire Well” couldn’t have been more timely. Organized by the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM), the event also included an exhibition and free talks for the public.  A good turnout of participants from the government and corporate sectors, financial institutions, universities, real

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WHERE ARE THE OLDER GUYS?

Where are the men? In case you are wondering – no, I am not lamenting the lack of eligible older guys but the question often crops up at events and activities organized for older Singaporeans. JUST WHERE ARE THE MEN? The People’s Association (PA), which runs many of these seniors activities including the National Wellness Programme launched last Sunday

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A PEACOCK TODAY, A FEATHER DUSTER TOMORROW

“Even with a five figure salary today, you are going to be devalued overnight when you retire; a peacock today, a feather duster tomorrow! This is a tough scenario. Is it necessary to be so?” asks Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Ani Arope during his thought-provoking talk to Guthries retirees recently. Things look pretty glum. You

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