Loud Budgeting Vs Quiet Luxury: What Are The Differences Between These Two Spending Habits In Life?
Everyone is different in how they spend money. Like investing, each individual’s goals and priorities will differ when it comes to spending. Some of us will prioritise spending on certain items or experiences while others will place a higher priority on being frugal and saving more for retirement. Along the spending spectrum, there are two […]
Stocks dip, longer-dated US yields higher after CPI – Nov 14

Today’s Market News Why is the euro falling and could it hit $1? Investors expect more growth and inflation after Trump win, BofA survey shows India’s middle class tightens its belt, squeezed by food inflation Key developments to markets on Thursday: New Zealand Manufacturing PMI (Oct) Japan GDP (Q3) China industrial output (Oct) Indonesia trade […]
What Are Government Land Sales (GLS) – And How They Affect Property Prices In Singapore
For those of us living in Singapore, land scarcity is always a talking point. That’s because it can determine how much land is worth – impacting everything from industrial property values to private housing costs. The government owns 90% the country’s total land area. The 1967 Land Acquisition Act propelled the government’s ownership percentage of […]
Forgot Your ATM Card? Here Are 3 Ways To Still Withdraw Cash In Singapore
It can be frustrating when you need to withdraw cash only to realise that your ATM card was left at home. Instead of borrowing money from your friends or colleagues, here are some ways to get cash without an ATM card. Read Also: Pros And Cons Of Using Your Credit Card To Pay Your Personal […]
Stocks fall as rally pauses, yields climb on Trump policy worry – Nov 13

Today’s Market News India’s retail inflation surges to 14-month high in October as vegetable prices soar Global investment banks rush to trim yuan forecasts under looming Trump tariff threats Stocks fall as rally pauses, yields climb on Trump policy worry Bitcoin extends staggering rally; eyes $90K Tariff worries weigh on euro and yuan China exposure […]
5 Singapore Companies That You Buy Products From, And Why You May Also Want To Buy Their Stocks
In Singapore, there are many companies that we interact with and buy from daily. While many could be global brands (mainly from the US), such as Facebook, Starbucks or Netflix, there are also a host of local Singapore brands too. Some of these Singapore brands are listed companies on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). That means […]
US stock quick picks – Nov 12

Notable Earnings Today: Home Depot (NYSE: HD), Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Novavax (Nasdaq: NVAX), Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA), On Holding (NYSE: ONON), Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), Hertz Global (Nasdaq: HTZ), Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq: SWKS), SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG), MARA Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA), Sea […]
Alibaba, Tencent, BYD, HSBC and Bank of China: 5 Hong Kong Stocks That You Can Invest On The SGX Via Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs)
Singapore investors now have a simpler way to invest in 5 mega-cap Hong Kong-listed companies. You’re sure to have heard of these counters, and should be an exciting addition to SGX: Alibaba, Tencent, BYD, HSBC and Bank of China. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched Hong Kong Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) together with Phillip Securities on […]
15 Little-Known Things About CPF That Most Singaporeans Are Still Unaware About
Providing financial security for both individuals and society as a whole, the CPF system in Singapore is a valuable scheme. It is often cited on the international stage for being one of the best pension systems in the world, and in fact, is listed as Asia’s best pension scheme in 2024. Individuals contribute up to […]
Wall Street extends post-election gains; Bitcoin hits new high – Nov 12

Today’s Market News India’s net direct tax collection rises 15.4% in April-Nov India cenbank issues operational framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI India’s Britannia misses Q2 profit view as urban demand slows Key developments to markets on Tuesday: India CPI (Oct) India Industrial output (Sept) South Korea Unemployment (Oct) Index Last Change % Change […]