Money lesson

It’s the year end festive season again! As the year draws to a close, I am penning this article for some reflections on personal finance. In terms of my active income, 2024 has been a great year for me as my income rose significantly due to my job performances. For my passive income, the interests […]
On Life And Investments.

Readers who follow me in my YouTube community tab would know that I have been busy with many things at home.Some might remember this recent video,Link to watch the YouTube video.I said that in 2025, I might have nothing to do on the investment front.Now, it is more accurate to say that I don’t feel […]
1.2M53 Plan For CPF In 2025.

In my last blog post, I said that I have already made a $4,000 Top Up to my Medisave Account.That would help to generate more interest income to pay for my medical insurance.4% risk free return is really not bad and gives me peace of mind.Then, the next thing to ask is what about the […]
CPF Savings In 2025. Top Up to MA.

If you are part of my YouTube community, you might have seen the photos I shared on my latest CPF numbers.Here they are for those who are not in the know,I was fortunate that I was able to take advantage of higher yielding T-bills to grow my CPF savings at a faster clip in the […]
Mapletree Logistics Trust (M44U) sinks or swims in 2025?

Lifetime Membership A brand new year! In this article, I will talk about Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U). The key reason for this blog entry is to note down my thought process as I contemplate to channel more SRS monies in this counter. For background, Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U) is an S-REIT that invests […]
$300K invested in REITs? Why did I buy? How was I sure?

I spend a lot of time thinking.Some say I am a thoughtful person.However, some say I think too much.We are all wired differently, right?During "Evening With AK And Friends 2025," something that kept popping up could be explained as such.I said having money to invest with was not enough.We must have the right mindset and […]
CSE share price in double trouble!

Lifetime Membership The last time that I covered CSE Global, a homegrown enterprise listed in SGX since 1999, was in 2016, which was a long time ago. The reason for writing this article is because I am looking to invest in a sustainable company specializing in the manufacturing of energy distribution system and electric vehicle […]
Asia shares track Wall St higher, yen awaits BOJ – Jan 24 2025

Today’s Market News BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes Indian drugmaker Dr Reddy’s says it is ‘optimistic’ about Trump administration Gold ticks up as dollar eases; Trump policies in spotlight Emerging economies facing “sudden stop” of capital flows, JPMorgan warns China prods insurers to invest billions in latest […]
Asia shares helped by China uplift, Trump’s tariff plans hang in the air – Jan 23 2025

Today’s Market News India market regulator proposes sachet-sized investments with easier rules China to allow foreign institutions to offer new types of financial services in free trade zones China unveils plan to encourage insurance funds into stock markets Taiwan says market uncertainty will be ‘new normal’ under Trump China and Hong Kong stocks tumble on […]
US stock markets – Jan 22

Notables Notable Earnings Today: GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI), Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE: KNX), Alcoa (NYSE: AA), Halliburton (NYSE: HAL), Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY), Steel Dynamics (Nasdaq: STLD), SL Green Realty (NYSE: SLG), Comerica (NYSE: […]