How to invest as a young adult

Investing can be a maze, with so many things to choose from – stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, crypto... the list goes on. How do we select the right products to make our money work harder for us? Business correspondent Sue-Ann Cheow did an experiment recently to find out if she could beat the market, and in the process learned how investors can protect their money as they build their portfolios. Watch the second episode of We Try First’s new season.

Meanwhile, if you’re buying insurance on your own for the first time, I have some tips to get you started in my latest column. Today's newsletter also looks at investing in Catalist stocks, and why millennials might be unhappy even if they have a lot going for them.

— Prisca Ang, Business Correspondent

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What to do when insurance shopping seems too tough

If you’ve just started insurance shopping and are feeling a little lost, here are some tips to help you along.

Podcast: Understanding Catalist stocks

Are there any ‘hidden gem’ Catalist stocks? Find out in the latest episode of Invest Talk.

Millennials have a lot going for them, so why are they unhappy?

Although working hard is important, learning to develop social skills and nurture relationships are just as important in measures of a successful life, says the writer.

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