Why The Cost Of Living In Singapore Is So High
Singapore consistently ranks at the top-end of many cost-of-living surveys internationally. Most recently, Singapore shared top spot as the world’s most expensive city with Zurich in the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) Worldwide Cost of Living survey, and ranked second in Mercer’s Cost of Living City Ranking. While the cost of living is beyond our control, it affects […]
How To Start Building Multiple Retirement Income Streams
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Here’s What Your CPF Full Retirement Sum Might Look Like When You’re 55
In Singapore, we’re trained to think about our long-term future and retirement from the day we start working. A portion of our monthly wages is channelled into our CPF accounts – and, in particular, our Special Account (SA) that’s meant for retirement savings. Of course, our CPF contributions also go into our Ordinary Account (OA) and MediSave […]
US stock quick picks – Jan 14 2025
Notables Notable Earnings Today: Applied Digital Corp (Nasdaq: APLD), Calavo Growers (Nasdaq: CVGW), Karooooo (Nasdaq: KARO). Notable IPOs Today: Plum Acquisition Corp. IV Unit (Nasdaq: PLMKU), LogProstyle Inc. (NYSE American: LGPS). Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: NPCx (Republic), Cutting Edge Superconductors (Netcapital), The Noble Fox (SMBX). Notable Economic Events Today: Producer Price Index / Core PPI (8:30 a.m. […]
Is The Condo Dream Getting Increasingly Harder To Achieve For Singaporeans?
Growing up, owning a condominium was often considered an aspirational goal for many in Singapore. Among the five traditional Cs in Singapore, a condo was always the most expensive and, arguably, the hardest to attain. Given the limited size of our country, the growing population, and the progression of our economy, it’s no surprise that […]
Singtel (Z74); StarHub (CC3); NetLink (CJLU): Local Telcos Dividend Yield And Share Price Performance
Telecommunications companies, often referred to as telcos, have long been regarded by investors as defensive stocks. This perception is rooted in several fundamental aspects of the industry that contribute to these telcos’ financial stability and resilience, even in challenging economic conditions. One of the primary reasons telcos are considered defensive stocks is their ability to […]
Singaporeans’ Roadmap: Key Personal Financial Schemes And The Decisions You Have To Make At Every Age In Singapore
We look at how average Singaporeans navigate key personal financial schemes and decisions in our lives in a uniquely Singaporean way. Along the way, usually when we hit certain milestones, we can expect to make financial decisions as well as enjoy financial support levers. Think of this read as the “Game of Life” from a Singaporean perspective. […]
How The Singapore Budget Supports Young Families In Singapore
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5 Key Highlights In Malaysia’s Stock Market In 2024 – And How The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) Performed
2024 was a dynamic year for Malaysia’s stock market. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia (FBM) KLCI started 2024 at 1,455 points, and climbed nearly 16% – reaching a peak of 1,683 points by September 2024. It was a year packed with policy changes, economic updates, and global developments that kept investors on their toes. Let’s dive […]
6 Important Themes To Watch For When You Invest In 2025
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