What We Can Learn from Starhub (Dividend Darling Turned Nightmare?)
Starhub used to be a darling stock for most dividend investors. With a generous track record over a decade of paying out a relatively high dividend yield, its business is…
Are hackers outsmarting our banks in their security measures?
A year ago, news first emerged that hackers may have found a new way to outsmart our banks in their security measures, even after they introduced their 2-FA authentication protocol…
Will Trump’s Policies Result in a Stock Market Crash?
Last week, the Business Times published a great article – Markets are underestimating the risks of accelerating inflation written by Neil Behrmann – which I thought was worth a second look. In the…
Housing Finances – How Much Will Your First BTO Cost You?
Although we’ve yet to apply for our BTO, I’ve been asked to share my plans and financial calculations, so here goes! Hopefully this will help those of you who need…
Stop Using Click-Bait Titles to Trick Readers / KFC Chizza (sponsored vs. reality)
Stop using “How to” posts as clickbait! This is inspired by LadyIronChef’s recent post (here), which I came across this afternoon. Thinking that there was some secret method to get my…
Does Hollywood’s Coolsculpt Fat Freezing Work?
Any bride seeking to look good for her big day will surely want to lose some weight, but I’ve not had much success despite exercising regularly. The most frustrating part…
How to get FREE money for ang baos you’ll have to give out during CNY
Aside from the food, blackjack and family reunions, my favourite part of Chinese New Year includes receiving my annual ang baos (red packets filled with money – a Chinese New…
Women In Investing – Interviewing Lauren Templeton
Warren Buffett. Benjamin Graham. Peter Lynch. Philip Fisher. George Soros. John Templeton.Where are the females among the world’s most recognised investment legends? A look at Investopedia’s list of the world’s greatest…
Are Laser Facial Treatments Worth the Hype?
With laser treatments becoming increasingly popular these days, a friend of mine asked me if I thought it was worth the hype. I’ve always thought facials were a waste of…
2017 (Monthly) Money Saving Challenge
Now that a brand new year has started, this is the time where many people typically decide to improve their personal finances as part of their New Year’s resolutions. One…