How to snag a promotion

Money matters, and relationships are no exception.?

If you're getting married soon or thinking about settling down, you'll likely benefit from an open discussion about life goals and finances?with your partner before the big day. Associate editor Su Shyan Lee provides some suggestions on what expenses to consider in her column.

How have you broached the subject of money management with your partner? Tell us more at?[email protected]?

Meanwhile, is a promotion nowhere in sight even as you've been taking on additional responsibilities? Extra work doesn't guarantee you'll climb the ladder, says manpower reporter Hong Yi Tay , who outlines steps you can take to advance to the next level at your company.

If you watched the Oscars this month, you might remember?best actress winner Michelle Yeoh?reminding women not to "let anyone tell you that you are ever past your prime". Our guest writer discusses the impact of ageing on our careers and what we can do about career stagnation.

Finally, check out these five meal deals in the central business district, picked out by correspondent Eunice Quek. She also highlights several new players in the CBD food scene. Bon appetit.

We hope you enjoy these stories. All the best for the week ahead.?

Managing money in a relationship

Should you set up a joint bank account, and what's the best way to make decisions about big-ticket purchases? Here are several key considerations for couples.

When a promotion is elusive

If you're still chasing after a promotion, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi's column might point you in the right direction.

The myth of career success at every age

We need to tackle head-on a common experience for most of us – that of peaking in our 30s and 40s, says the writer.

What's cooking in the CBD

One restaurant, for beef lovers, offers a three-course set lunch at $29.90++ on weekdays.

Expect market volatility to continue amid more negative news flows

However, investors should not abandon the market entirely. Look for opportunities with a medium-term investment horizon, says associate editor Ven Sreenivasan.

More of The Straits Times’ career and personal finance coverage

How to make a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ work for you

• If you are getting into a business deal, here are three important tips according to Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon.

Me & My Money: Investing in fine wines

• Never keep your collection at home if it's for investment purposes, says a former banker, who also has other tips for those looking to get started in fine wines.

UBS dangles retention measures for Credit Suisse Asia staff

• Even before the hastily arranged deal with UBS, Credit Suisse had seen a steady exodus of top private bankers.

How to avoid knee-jerk decisions based on bad news

• In an ideal world, financial pundits would encourage people to invest regularly and remain invested. But smart investing is boring, and boring doesn’t sell, says the writer.

Thank you for reading this week’s round-up of ST’s career and personal finance coverage. Have?a great work week ahead.

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