There have been five economic recessions since Singapore's independence, including this one.

SINGAPORE – This has been a challenging year to say the least but it has highlighted some sound financial lessons that we should learn to help prepare for future crises.

Key among these is to put savings first and to stay invested in the market, despite the temptations to cut and run.

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