Guide To Using heymax, The App That Hopes To Give You A Free Vacation Every Year

I have not paid for my flights for a while. This situation arises from two main reasons. Firstly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I did not travel from 2020 to 2022. Secondly, as an enthusiastic collector of air miles, I continued diligently amassing miles over the past few years though there wasn’t the opportunity to […]

Why The Glidepath Is Vital For Managing Risk In Retirement Portfolios

Investments which have higher risk also have the potential to bring higher long-term growth. While the markets may have corrections and sometimes recessions, an investor who can stay invested can wait for the right time to liquidate their investments to realise a profit. Liquidating an investment during a drawdown may mean realising losses on the […]

How Much Does It Cost To Own A COE Car In Singapore Today

The latest COE results (2nd bidding, March 2024) would have been a bummer for anyone considering buying a new car. Across the board, COE prices increased, with Cat A’s at $85,489, Cat B’s at $96,001, and Cat E’s at $95,856. Clearly, there are many Singapore car buyers who are able (and willing) to cough up […]

Insights: The Chicken Rice Index

This article was contributed to us by Chua Ee Chien, and was first published on his LinkedIn.  In this week’s edition of our newsletter, we’re spicing things up with a unique approach to managing and measuring personal finances using a staple that’s close to our hearts (and stomachs) in Singapore—Chicken Rice. Let’s explore how this local […]

Tax Planning Tips for Foreigners living in Singapore with U.S. Assets

This article is contributed by Jared Garfield, Associate Attorney at Hone Maxwell LLP Many foreigners choose to live and work in Singapore. According to the Ministry of Manpower, the foreign workforce in Singapore totalled more than 1.4 million people as of June 2023. Many of the foreigners living in Singapore are Americans and those who […]

Understanding Haidilao (HKEX: 6862): The World’s Biggest Hotpot Chain

China, the world’s most populous country with over 1.4 billion people and the second-largest economy, boasts a rising affluent consumer market. As the nation’s wealth grows, more people are engaging in dining and socialising activities. Alongside the popularity of well-known Western food brands such as McDonald’s and KFC, local brands have also been steadily garnering […]

Complete Guide To Start Your REITs Investing Journey In Singapore

REITs, which is short for Real Estate Investment Trusts, are a popular type of investment in Singapore. In fact, it is so popular that Singapore has grown to become the largest REIT market in Asia ex-Japan. With a market capitalisation of nearly $100 billion, there are over 40 REITs and property trusts listed on SGX today. While […]