Tenancy In Common VS Joint Tenancy: Pros & Cons Of Each Option And Which Should You Choose For Your HDB Flat
You can own a piece of land or property in Singapore as a sole owner or as a co-owner. Sole ownership occurs when a single person owns a complete interest in the property. Generally, the individual upon his passing, can will away his rights, title and interest in the property. In the absence of a […]
How Much Dividends Do Stocks In The STI ETF Pay Out Each Year?
Stocks on Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) are generally known for paying a decent dividend. As of 30 September 2024, the STI’s dividend yield was 4.99%. This is higher compared to other major country indexes, such as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) which pays a dividend yield of 3.51% or the S&P 500 index in […]
10 Ways To Earn Free Money In Singapore
In Singapore, we are living in a time of rising costs. It seems that from year to year, or even month to month, everyday things are getting more expensive. There are either two ways we can deal with this; earn more money or reduce expenses money via deals. Thankfully, in Singapore there are various under-the-radar […]
Why Has Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) Soared In The Past Month?
China’s slowing economy, weakening consumer demand and a brewing property crisis, has put the brakes on investor sentiment in recent years. Given Hong Kong’s close business links to China, and just how many Chinese companies are listed on the Hong Kong Exchange, Hong Kong stocks have suffered. Since its peak in early 2021, Hong Kong’s […]
Complete Guide To CPF Interest Rates: Ordinary Account, Special Account, Retirement Account, MediSave Account (And Extra Interest Rates)
We can’t ignore our CPF account balances in Singapore. Each month, we make mandatory CPF contributions worth up to 37% of our salary. Doing this over three to four decades in the workforce, our CPF balances can compound to a substantial amount – that will ultimately provide lifelong income in our senior years via monthly CPF […]
Food Innovators Holdings Limited (KYB): 5 Things You Should Know About This Newly-Listed F&B Company
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) recently welcomed a new stock listing, Food Innovators Holdings Limited (SGX: KYB), on the Catalist board of the SGX on 16 October. Its Initial Public Offering (IPO) raised S$3.1 million from 14 million new shares, of which 1 million was offered to the public, with the rest being placement shares. This […]
Investing With StashAway: How You Can Build Multiple Portfolios Through A Single Robo-Advisor
StashAway was the first robo advisor to obtain a full capital market services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2017. This allows StashAway to provide investment advice to retail and accredited investors and to manage our investments. Its assets under management (AUM), or how much investors like us have entrusted them to invest […]
Growing Pains: Why A Payment Solution To Keep Track Of Your Company Expenses Is Important
Whether you are a first-time business owner trying to build a sustainable business or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to scale, it’s safe to say that no one starts a business for the thrill of managing expenses. Yet, like it or not, one of the key responsibilities of running a business is ensuring that bills are […]
Time To Fly: 3 Things To Know About Singapore Airlines (SIA) & Scoot’s 420,000 Discount Tickets Before You Purchase Them
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is one of the world’s best and most respected international airlines. Over the decades, it has built a reputation for world-class service, safety, and an all-round outstanding experience for paying customers. Along with SIA’s low-cost carrier, Scoot, the two offer a variety of routes to global as well as regional destinations. Recently, […]
I Attended MooSummit 2024 As An Intern. Here’s Why I Think It’s Good For Singapore Students To Attend Finance Events
MooSummit 2024 is a highly anticipated personal finance event hosted by Moomoo. Focusing on the theme “Turning Volatility into Opportunities” this year, the event provided detailed insights into the U.S. stock market opportunities while addressing pressing economic trends. Especially against the backdrop of the upcoming U.S. presidential elections in early November, this theme resonated with […]