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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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Kevin Ho. Director. James King Group

Diana has been my financial adviser for more than 17 years and she is able to recommend suitable solutions through the different stages of my life; from a fresh graduate, to an employee, to a business owner, to a father. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and helpful. I will happily recommend her to anyone who's looking for holistic and personalised financial advice.

Angelyn Ng. Manager.

Diana has been our financial adviser for more than 11 years and she is able to recommend suitable solutions through the different stages of my life and our family. She is very passionate about her job and regularly reaches out with updates and suggestions to improve our portfolios. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and helpful. Diana is a friend that encourages one another around her. I will happily recommend her to anyone who's looking for holistic and personalised financial advice.

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.

Rei Ng. Director. Diligo Marketing Pte Ltd

I have been a client of Diana since 2005. She has provided sound financial advice and brought my attention to areas I had never thought of in financial planning. I would readily recommend her to anyone who seeks a financial consultant that is experienced and who keeps in touch with her clients to help them reach their financial goals.

Toh Weizhong. Principle Engineer. Chuah Shinney. Finance Executive.

Diana has been a trusted friend and my financial advisor for nearly 2 decades. She's knowledgeable and professional, always ready to share and help me in achieving my financial goals/ commitments. Over the years, there were many times when she went to great lengths to readjust my portfolio according to unexpected life challenges. Even when life seems all smooth sailing, she would always ensure my portfolio is reviewed at least once annually and adjusted, if necessary. In short, she's been providing valuable advice and recommending financial solutions tailored to meet my financial goals. She has always been so passionate about her job, which can be seen from her enthusiasm when sharing about the various solutions or options in rebalancing my portfolio. I believe that her professionalism over these years can only be sustained by her true passion to ensure that each of her client's financial needs are well taken care of. An outstanding financial adviser!