Beauty industry executive Amy Quek saw the value of building financial independence early in life after her father died when she was just 12. Ms Quek, 55, tells The Sunday Times: "He was the sole breadwinner in the family, and this taught me to be self-sufficient. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.