Asset-rich, cash-poor retirees not at fault
Old flats in Joo Chiat I disagree with Professor Benedict Koh, director of the Singapore Management University's Centre for Silver Security, that the asset-rich, cash-poor phenomenon is an outcome of over-investment in property ("Asset-rich, cash-poor retirees speak up"; last Saturday). It is our economic success in a fast-changing...
Asset-rich, cash-poor people should be thankful for asset appreciation
Asset-rich, cash-poor Singaporeans should not expect government aid ("Asset-rich, cash-poor retirees speak up"; last Saturday). The rational and responsible thing to do would be to sell the property, or monetise it in some way, and use part of the sale proceeds to buy a less expensive home and set aside the balance for daily...
Most firms seem to enjoy toying with job applicants
Most companies these days, including govt agencies, seem to enjoy toying around with job applicants. They like to keep job applicants on tenterhooks. Heard of so many anxiety-filled stories. Many HR depts seem to have something like a “sadist” streak in them. They don’t realize they are giving a bad account of themselves...
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