A new online portal is offering free advice to help Singaporeans plan their finances. The initiative by social enterprise MoneyOwl and Temasek Trust is focusing on the under-served segments of society, like young working adults, as well as shift and gig workers. To reach shift workers who are mostly on the move, bite-sized financial tips will be sent to them through WhatsApp. Mrs Chuin Ting Weber, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of MoneyOwl, shared how the financial portal differs from others.
Temasek Trust’s MoneyOwl launches new financial portal for young adults, gig workers
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12 February 2025
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