I used to tune in to the Budget with a pen in hand, ready to jot down anything that might move markets. This year, I caught myself listening to Budget 2026 with a slightly different question in mind. “How is all this going to affect us as AI keeps getting smarter?” Somewhere during the week, I read a viral post by an AI startup founder who warned that AI could be something “much, much bigger than Covid.” Not exactly light bedtime reading, but definitely thought provoking. Whether one agrees or not, one thing is clear. AI is reshaping industries faster than most of us can refresh our news feeds. So what am I doing about it? I try to keep learning, and most importantly, make sure my financial safety net is in place, especially if the future is unpredictable. That is also why I keep coming back to income. With Singapore T…