SGX Orb Awards 2026 – thank you!
Dear readers, This week, SG Budget Babe was named the #GoTo platform at the SGX Orb Awards 2026. I wanted to take this moment to express my heartfelt thanks to…
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Trust Freedom Card Review – is StockBack worth it?
What if every time you paid for groceries, bought something online or ate at a restaurant, a small portion of your spending automatically went towards building your investment portfolio?
What Is a CDP Account—and Do Singapore Investors Still Need One in 2026?
For decades, Singapore investors have used CDP accounts to hold local shares directly in their names. But with cheaper online brokers and custodian accounts becoming the norm, is CDP still necessary— or is it becoming a relic of the past?
Chocolate Finance in 2026: Is it still worth putting money in?
I stayed in Chocolate Finance through the March 2025 chaos. Here’s why I have no regrets and topped up even more money this year.
A better way for Singapore investors to trade options
We no longer have to stay up past midnight anymore to trade options. Introducing the world’s first pre-market US options trading platform, which is also the only brokerage in Singapore right now that allows you to trade during your after-office hours of 5pm – 10.30pm.
Is it too late to invest in the Straits Times Index today?
The Straits Times Index (STI) has surged to record highs again – the highest in its entire history. But for investors, the real question is: where do we go from here? And can this growth last?
2025 Financial Review
Released my book. Saw more multi-baggers. Dealt with haters. And yes, I managed to beat the S&P 500 again.
Could investing in Singapore beat the S&P 500 in the next decade?
Here’s a fun fact: Investors who picked the Singapore markets during the April crash over the S&P 500 would have made higher returns during this same period of time.
Want to invest your CPF-OA at lowest fees? Use POEMS.
If you’re thinking of investing your CPF-OA monies to beat inflation, I’ve found the lowest-cost brokerage and the best fund that will give me what I need. Read on to find out why I finally started investing my CPF, how I did it, and what I chose to invest in.
How to invest in the S&P 500 on SGX
Did you know you can invest in the S&P 500 directly on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) without having to go through a foreign custodian? What’s more, since it is listed on our local exchange, you can even use your own SRS funds for it and own it in your very own CDP account!