(Archive) Risk Report
(Archive) Risk Report
The world can be a risky place! We help you to read between the lines in the world of personal finance and business, as well as mistakes we can avoid everyday.Social links:
Beware of social proof influencing your buying decision
Think about how canned laughter is used in comedies, and you'll get the basic idea of social proof. It's a bit of peer pressure and herd mentality - and it can affect your purchasing decision. Ryan Huang finds out more from Reuben Dhanaraj, partner, Stacked Homes.
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Showflat tricks you don't want to fall for
From mirrors to floorplans and materials - there are plenty of risks to look out for as a buyer walking into a showflat for the first time. Ryan Huang gets the lowdown from Reuben Dhanaraj, partner, Stacked Homes.
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Risks to look out for in REITs
Singapore investors love property, and that is one reason for the popularity behind REITs. Ryan Huang chats about the various risks to look out for with Rusmin Ang, CEO, FifthPerson.
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IPOs: Watch out for the hype
That new hot stock has been making the headlines, but does it live up to the hype? Ryan Huang digs into the risks of investing in initial public offerings with Rusmin Ang, CEO, FifthPerson.
05:51
Fraud spiking in volatile times like COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be fertile ground for fraud, amid a perfect storm of factors that include people working from home, the usual layers of checks and balances missing, and increased motivation or desperation to cover for shortfalls. Ryan Huang finds out what to watch out for from J…
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How to avoid durian scams
With the durian season in full swing, the rush for the King of Fruits is also likely to see some buyers falling victim to scams and mismatch of expectations, Kelvin Tan, Chief Durian Officer, 99oldtrees walks us through some tips.
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Unit Trusts are not completely risk-free
Unit trusts are one of the most popular - and often one of the first investment products - we get into. Like many things - the danger is that you might get sweet-talked into putting money into something without seeing the full picture. Ryan Huang discusses the risks with Sani Hamid, Director for We…
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Invest in property with "no money down", legit or scam?
You might have come across the intriguing or even enticing social media ads, by the likes of iQuadrant or Marko & Friends: make money by investing in property, and even own them without any cash down payment! Ryan Huang discusses with Dawn Cher, founder of SG Budget Babe financial blog, if this is …
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