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Is Chocolate Finance’s USD account and card worth getting?

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In its latest move, Chocolate Finance now offers a Visa card earning 2 Max Miles per dollar to complement their upgraded managed account offering in both SGD and USD. Should you apply? Here’s what you need to know.

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Breakdown of my $1M investment portfolio

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Ever since I revealed publicly about hitting the much-coveted millionaire milestone I had set for myself back in 2014, many of you have reached out to ask about the breakdown…

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2024 Financial Review – officially a millionaire

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Thanks to higher income from work and our investments in stocks and crypto hitting new all-time highs, I’ve officially crossed a million this year.

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Why you need to invest your SRS funds

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In this era of high-yield savings accounts offered by banks, did you know that our SRS funds yield only 0.05% p.a.? If you want to protect your SRS funds from losing purchasing power due to inflation, consider investing in ETFs, which can potentially offer higher returns.

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Stop settling for 0.05% p.a. on your SRS funds

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I’ve finally figured out why so many people do not invest their money in the SRS account. The reason might just surprise you.

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How to automate your investments with a Regular Savings Plan (RSP)

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I often get emails from readers telling me that they would like to invest in stocks after having read my blog, but are too afraid to start because they don’t…

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Why I’m still investing in Singapore (and not just the US)

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When I tell people about some of my recent investment wins, including several 20% – 48% gains in recent months, they tend to assume I’m talking about growth stocks in…

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What is the yen carry trade and why did it crash the markets?

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There was a major selldown in the markets over the last 2 trading days, and the VIX touched levels not seen since the pandemic and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.…

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Astrea 8 PE Bonds: 8 Things To Know Before You Apply

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Astrea 8 PE Bonds are here! This allows everyday investors a piece of the private equity pie. But what exactly are these bonds, and are they a good fit for your investment portfolio? Here are 8 essential things you should know

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At 4.2% annual returns with no lock-ins, is Chocolate Finance the real deal?

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It has been 1 year since Chocolate Finance broke into the scene and offered a new model of investing your spare cash for returns higher than fixed deposits, without any lock-ins. One year on, has Chocolate Finance delivered on its promise and lived up to its hype?

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Is Chocolate Finance’s USD account and card worth getting?

Breakdown of my $1M investment portfolio

2024 Financial Review – officially a millionaire

Why you need to invest your SRS funds

Stop settling for 0.05% p.a. on your SRS funds

How to automate your investments with a Regular Savings Plan (RSP)

Why I’m still investing in Singapore (and not just the US)

What is the yen carry trade and why did it crash the markets?

Astrea 8 PE Bonds: 8 Things To Know Before You Apply

At 4.2% annual returns with no lock-ins, is Chocolate Finance the real deal?

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Is Chocolate Finance’s USD account and card worth getting?

Breakdown of my $1M investment portfolio

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