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As the world enters a recession, the upcoming year can pose a challenge for many due to increasing economic uncertainty, and the natural fears surrounding it. In this issue, we look at some trends and possible actions that can help us become more emotionally and financially resilient to not just ride out the challenges, but rise above them. I hope this gives us hope.

How to Be Happy in a Recession

Recession begets misery, which makes for more economic bad times. You naturally make the pattern worse by following your loss-aversion instincts. Although you probably can’t break the global economy out of this feedback loop, you can break yourself out of it. Start with the following three practices.

 
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Here are 8 ways to bulletproof your finances ahead of a likely recession in 2023

5 personal finance experts here give tips on how to protect your finances. Their recommendations include building up an emergency fund, trimming your regular spending and up-skilling

 
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How to Stay Optimistic During Hard Times

 
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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Aimran Alkaff. Sales Manager - Marine. Rolls Royce Power System

I have worked with Diana since my university days and since then she has been very diligent and professional in handling my plans. She has helped me build up a sizeable portfolio over the last 17 years which I am pleasantly satisfied with. Diana is constantly making effort to improve my portfolios. And she is ever willing to apply her deep knowledge and experience to suggest alternatives to make my money work better for me.

Candy Chan. Executive Secretary. GuocoLand

Diana was introduced to me by a friend a year ago. Diana is very professional in her work and had provided very valuable advice for my retirement planning. I have benefited from her professional and excellent services and will continue to seek her in every investment opportunity that arises.

Gerry Perreira. Team Manager. Citibank

Diana has been our financial advisor for many years. She is helpful and understanding towards our needs and interests during our reviews. Diana is an expert in her work and provides comprehensive views during discussions. A benefit is that we are both parents, having common concerns for our children, planning from birth to growing up. I would like to express my thanks for the work you have done for us over the past 10 years.

Jiovian Ng. Admin and Management HOD. R&C Design Solution Pte Ltd

Diana has been with me since 2005 as my financial consultant. She is filled with passion, kindness and client-centric thoughts for my enquiries regarding any new products or policies which I had interest of for the past years. Her meticulous and professional knowledge always addressed my enquiries and concerns comprehensively. It is especially impressive because of her 18 years of experience in the insurance and financial planning industry. Her responsiveness & attentiveness toward my concerns regarding my policies is always there, irregardless of late night texts or sudden calls from me. I am very glad, appreciative and feel a lot of gratitude to have Diana as my Financial Consultant as she will always be the one there for me. Thank you so much for your time and commitment given, and for serving and helping me regularly and whenever I need you most. May you continue to blossom and grow to greater heights and achievements in your career. :)

Chia Han Keong. Senior Editor. Yahoo! Asia Pacific

Diana has worked tirelessly to come up with helpful plans for my financial needs. She exhibits a deep knowledge of her profession due to her long experience in her job, and provides relevant answers to my financial queries. I came away with a much better knowledge of how to manage my finance after my discussions with Diana.

Erwin Wong. Supply Chain Planner.

I've been friends with Diana since the early 2000s, and she reached out to assist in planning for my financial needs when I entered the workforce. All through the stations of my life, Diana has offered sound advice and recommendations in making financial plans for my present and future. She has done so with her wealth of skills, experiences and expertise gained in the industry. Her accolades are a testament to her talent, ability and hard work put in as a financial consultant, but when we meet to catch up on life or to do regular financial reviews, we do so as long-time friends. This makes the friendship even more heartwarming, because Diana is someone that I would trust this important aspect of my life with.