ST Headstart: Investing in the US market - what you need to know

Welcome to the latest edition of ST Headstart, a weekly news roundup featuring The Straits Times' stories on career, personal finance, and lifestyle. To sign up for weekly tips, visit their website. In a previous interview, retired F1 champion Nico Rosberg revealed that he invests in the S&P 500, an index that tracks the 500 largest US companies.

This sparked the author's interest and led them to invest in US markets through ETFs tracking this index. However, there are risks to consider when investing in individual US stocks. In the latest Headstart On Record podcast, the author explores the US market, offering advice on how to invest while minimizing risk. Balancing wealth accumulation with enjoying life now can be challenging.

In this episode, Kang Wan Chern discusses strategies for striking a balance between the present and future. Young people are increasingly seeking internship opportunities in the US, and this article explores their search for work attachments. With rising manpower costs and uncertain business outlook, companies are becoming more cautious with their investments.

Shared office spaces can be noisy and disruptive, but they work best when colleagues are considerate of one another. Some former businesses have relocated from Tanjong Pagar, a neighborhood that once housed bridal salons, to establish studios and Korean eateries. Stockback programs allow users to channel everyday card spending into fractional shares of preferred stocks or ETFs.

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