How to Save More Than $100,000 Before 30 (Without Working in Finance)
I remember when I was a kid, there was a man in front of me in the POSB ATM queue who forgot to take his receipt before he left. Before…
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If You’re Poor, It’s Your Own Fault!
Recently I had an argument with a good friend about how she hardly listens or give credit to my suggestions, until someone else (whom she trusts more, and who is…
Why Being Busy Might Be Making You Broke
I learnt a very important lesson last month – being busy is going to cost me my wealth in the long run.You might be thinking, why do I say that?…
Why Money is Not A Priority For Most
The topic of why people don’t care for personal finance has been brought alive through active discussions in the financial bloggers community recently.I really liked this post by a friend of mine,…
Should You Buy Direct or Through Your Insurance Agent?
Yesterday, I woke up to exciting news which I’ve been waiting for quite some time now. MAS finally launched their Direct Purchase Insurance (DPI) initiative, allowing consumers to buy basic…
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing
To some people, the thought of investing can be a scary one, whereas to others, it could be a rewarding journey and a way to get rich. Whatever your thoughts,…
Can Younger Workers Really Save Enough to Retire?
“The retirement picture for younger Singaporeans is relatively healthy,” said Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin. “Most Singaporeans who work regularly, and make prudent housing options, should have no worries building up…
A Guide for the Fresh Graduates Turned Working Adults
I remember feeling lost when I first graduated and took my first step into the working world. While it was exciting to start a new job and start earning a…
What Do We Really Need?
What are real needs? If you look at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, we really don’t need that much to survive and lead a decent life. In fact, distilling this…
A Guide to Paying Off Your Dreaded Tuition Fee Loan
Today I wanted to take some time out to write about a matter close to my heart and which some of you might find yourself stuck with – repayment of…