Why I Chose to Buy A HDB for Our First Home
Concerned about the rising trend of one-million-dollar resale HDBs, CNA recently invited me to share a commentary on my views on being prudent when it comes to buying your first…
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A FREE Online Retirement Calculator for Singaporeans
If you want to plan for your own finances and retirement without having to speak with a financial advisor, check out this FREE online calculator. Go ahead: download and try…
I did my Comprehensive Financial Planning with MoneyOwl
Your chance to finally engage a fee-only advisor for a customized financial health check without having to pay thousands for advice. Thanks to MoneyOwl, who has finally launched their Comprehensive Financial…
6 Ways to Ace Your Financial Resolutions in 2020
Aiming to save more money in 2020? Here are some tips on how you can start. The trick to really reaching your financial goals this year is to start with…
We spent $25,000 to raise our child in the first year
How much does it cost to raise a baby in Singapore? Nate turned one recently and in total, we calculated that we’ve spent $25,000 on key essentials for his first…
What should the sandwiched generation do?
So your parents didn’t plan their finances or save for their retirement. They were so caught up in giving you the best of what they could (bless their hearts) that…
An Open Letter to the Insurance Agent(s)
(A letter to all the insurance agents I’ve ever encountered and what I wish I could tell them.) Dear insurance agent(s), Please stop hounding us at MRT stations and bus…
Reader’s Story: I’m the Sandwiched Generation. This is what I did to turn things around.
What should you do if you’re sandwiched between your parents, your children, and your own retirement?I’ve been getting this question a lot lately, thanks to the viral video that NTUC…
Tips to Reduce Cost of Living (PM Lee’s & SG Budget Babe’s version)
PM Lee shared some tips during his NDP Rally Speech this year (2018). While I applaud the government for some of their initiatives – Medishield Life and CareShield – which…
Review of Your Financial GPS – Your handy digital financial advisor by DBS
If you wish to achieve financial independence, you need to plan and consistently ensure you’re on track to meeting your goals. For anyone looking for a framework, I’ve repeatedly emphasized…