R. Sivanithy

R. Sivanithy is a former senior correspondent with The Business Times. He is currently an Associate Trainer with the Institute for Financial Literacy (IFL), the outreach arm of the Government’s financial education programme called MoneySense. IFL provides free and unbiased financial literacy education aimed at helping Singaporeans make sound financial decisions on their own. IFL’s courses are structured along four pillars for good financial health – Money Management, Insurance, Investing and Retirement Planning. MoneySense is administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Manpower.

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CPF SA Closure: What To Do Now That The CPF Special Account Is Closed For Those Aged 55 And Above

Why did the government announce the CPF SA Closure for those aged 55 and up? R. Sivanithy explains why, and offers several alternatives on where to park your money.

April 2, 2025

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Budgeting After Retirement: 7 Money Management Tips To Implement Now

Budgeting your finances becomes more crucial in your retirement years. R. Sivanithy, an Associate Trainer at the Institute for Financial Literacy, offers practical advice and tips on money management for a comfortable retirement.

March 13, 2025

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Smart Investing: How Can You Evaluate The Quality of Management When Buying Shares?

Be careful of just looking at price charts and dividends when choosing your investments. R Sivanithy shares some hidden indicators to help you with smart investing by choosing more trustworthy companies.

February 27, 2025

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Retirement Planning: Why Women Need Their Own Financial Plan

Women often live longer than men but tend to be financially unprepared for retirement. R Sivanithy investigates the social and cultural norms that may be holding women back, and shares ways to improve financial literacy.

January 9, 2025

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Share Buybacks: Do Such Corporate Moves Benefit The Investor?

Share buybacks can be a signal of corporate confidence but what should investors be aware of? R. Sivanithy examines whether such financial moves by companies deliver long-term value.

December 11, 2024

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Decoding Wall Street’s Rise: A Look Into the Fed’s Playbook

Understand the reasons for Wall Street’s rise to all-time highs.

November 28, 2024

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4 Ways To Boost Your Retirement Cash Flow

Unlock hidden opportunities to boost your retirement cash flow.

November 13, 2024

David Gerald: SIAS Head on Happiness, Longevity And The Future of Investors Rights In Singapore

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David Gerald: SIAS Head on Happiness, Longevity And The Future of Investor Rights In Singapore

David Gerald, CEO of Securities Investor Association (Singapore) or SIAS, reflects on happiness, health and the future of investor rights in Singapore.

September 12, 2024

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Smart Investing: Don’t Let Your Biases Cloud Your Choices

Learn how our brains keep us from smart investing and find out more about the common investing mistakes caused by psychological biases.

August 6, 2024

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A Senior’s Guide To Investing In REITs

In this senior’s guide to investing in REITs, SilverStreak explores tips on how to screen REITs should interest rate movements make these financial instruments a worthwhile consideration.

July 11, 2024

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Reviving SGX: Should GIC Invest CPF Funds Or Look At Lessons From Japan?

As the Singapore Exchange (SGX) grapples with criticisms that it is shrinking, experts are debating whether in order to revive SGX, sovereign wealth fund GIC should invest Central Providend Fund (CPF) monies in it. Others argue that there could be other ways to look at the issues including studying solutions from Japan.

June 25, 2024

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Safe Investments For Seniors: Are SSBs or T-Bills really foolproof?

You’ve worked hard to build up your investment nest egg. How do you ensure that you continue to grow it by placing your money in safe investments for seniors?

June 3, 2024

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CPF SA Closure: What To Do Now That The CPF Special Account Is Closed For Those Aged 55 And Above

Budgeting After Retirement: 7 Money Management Tips To Implement Now

Smart Investing: How Can You Evaluate The Quality of Management When Buying Shares?

Retirement Planning: Why Women Need Their Own Financial Plan

Share Buybacks: Do Such Corporate Moves Benefit The Investor?

Decoding Wall Street’s Rise: A Look Into the Fed’s Playbook

4 Ways To Boost Your Retirement Cash Flow

David Gerald: SIAS Head on Happiness, Longevity And The Future of Investor Rights In Singapore

Smart Investing: Don’t Let Your Biases Cloud Your Choices

A Senior’s Guide To Investing In REITs

Reviving SGX: Should GIC Invest CPF Funds Or Look At Lessons From Japan?

Safe Investments For Seniors: Are SSBs or T-Bills really foolproof?

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