Credit card interest and late fees in 2023
CIMB recently announced a hike in their interest rates for credit cards, which will come into effect next month. Here’s a look at the changes, as well as the prevailing…
Young and in debt? An open letter to the young Singaporeans today
For all the young Singaporeans who actually WANT to have greater financial security and independence, this is for you.
Are Modern ILPs Worth Your Time?
Traditional ILPs were used to be popular in an era where consumers flocked to hybrid policies that provided both insurance protection and investment returns. However, the cost also meant that…
Is GrabUnlimited Worth It?
This was the question I asked myself when I saw the notification in my app for Grab’s latest subscription plan. At $5.99 a month, how much savings can I get…
Reflections on SVB’s Collapse – What did investors miss?
An ELI5 summary of how and why SVB failed, and whether there were any red flags that retail investors could have used to foresee this. What can we, as investors,…
How can females become better investors?
Hint: You won’t have to try too hard, as long as you learn how to leverage your innate female characteristics that has been proven to lead to better investing results…
Why Investing in Electric Vehicles is a Clear Bet on the Future
There’s no doubt that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future. But the question is, who will win the EV race? Will it be Tesla, Nio, Rivian, Xpeng, BYD, Hyundai or…
China’s Reopening: Where Can We Invest?
Now that China has ended its zero-COVID policies, what sectors and investments could benefit from the recovery? For investors, where should we look to find profitable investment ideas…or are we…
Budget 2023: Why I’m not a fan of the revised WMCR
While the Singapore government’s latest Budget 2023 doled out several goodies, it also came with one unexpected shocker (especially for many working mothers) when it was announced that there’ll be…
Manage all your finances in one place with OCBC Financial OneView
Good news for Singapore: SGFinDex now officially includes insurance data, which means that you and I are finally able to manage our bank accounts, CPF, HDB, IRAS, CDP investments and…