2023 Financial Review – $60,000 saved and other surprises
2023 was a year of surprises. I hit a new savings milestone ($60,000 in a year) and my investments turned the corner.
The biggest investing takeaways from Housel’s newest book, Same as Ever
Morgan Housel’s latest book is a gem into human behaviour and how we can learn from history and patterns to understand the future, as well as position our investments to benefit from it. Here are my biggest takeaways.
PSA: No more SIBOR? Your SIBOR home loans will soon be pegged to SORA instead
What you need to know about the SIBOR to SORA transition, and what you need to do if you have an existing home loan pegged to SIBOR rates. PSA: If…
The best things I learned from Charlie Munger – a tribute
The world lost a light this morning. I woke up to sad news this morning when I read about Charlie Munger’s passing at the age of 99. As someone who…
Borders reopening: your checklist before your next adventure!
Having not travelled for so long, some of us might have forgotten the usual travel hacks. Here are all your must-haves before you start packing for your next adventure! When…
SingSaver Now Guarantees the Best Deals on Credit Cards and Insurance
What if we no longer had to compare between comparison sites and blogs just to get the best deal? Whenever I apply for a new credit card or need to…
Singapore Savings Bonds are now at 3.4% p.a.
Announcement: If you haven’t seen it yet, the latest Singapore Savings Bonds yield 3.4% over 10 years, which is the highest yielding SSBs for all of 2023 till date! This…
How to legally reduce your income tax in Singapore (2023 edition)
Yes, it is possible for many middle-income earners to legally get away with paying zero taxes…that is, if you know how to be smart about it. I was recently interviewed…
Get out of Thinkorswim now! Better brokerages for retail investors to consider
Online global brokerage TD Ameritrade used to be popular among Singapore investors, especially those who were introduced to it through various investment trainers or trading course providers. However, investors received…
Set Up An ETF RSP Now? Your Future Self Will Thank You
Here’s why I think a Regular Savings Plan (RSP) will be the one of the best moves you can make for your own financial future.