Investing to grow one's wealth is almost absolutely necessary in today's world. Besides property, are there other options apart from such an illiquid, capital-intensive investment option?

Parenthood brings much joy, but in Singapore, it can also be extremely costly to raise a child.  How much does it REALLY cost to raise a child in Singapore and what are some ways to manage the high costs?

Matrimonial Asset Planning is a very important part of any long-term relationship. It is important to consider what are, and are not matrimonial assets at all stages of a relationship. A knowledge expert can discuss all of your financial options during these stages to best protect your family from sudden hardship. Case study: Mr and Mrs Lee were married 15 years ago. They have 3 children, aged 13, 15 and 21. They own a landed property of $5 million under joint tenancy. Mrs Lee also has a commercial office of $800k under sole ownership. She earns $1 million/year while her husband earns $40k/year. Over the years, there have been conflicts over their living habits and Mrs Lee resents that her husband has not been contributing financially to the family. In fact, more than 90% of their residential property was paid for by Mrs Lee. Mrs Lee’s parents also previously gave $200k cash as a gift to help Mrs Lee have a headstart in building their family home. Mrs Lee does not think that her husband is savvy enough to be entrusted with her wealth to look after the children, if she is gone. And while she is alive, she wants to ring-fence her assets for the benefit of her 3 children. Mrs Lee is now contemplating divorce and would like to seek consultation.

Marriage - a beautiful union that is sometimes also very complex as two different lives merge. What are some smart money tips that every couple should know?

Many people think of estate planning as something that only elderly people need to think about. The truth is estate planning is something that every adult should consider. Apart from property and investments, insurance and other estate planning instruments are powerful tools that wealthy individuals use to protect their families. With the right solutions, here are six problems that estate planning instruments can solve:

Originally posted on Round The Table (September/October 2017) .