CNY “Ang Pow Guides”? Here’s Why We Think People Need To Stop Relying On Them
Without fail every year, we will see media publishers and influencers put up “Ang Pow Guides” for Chinese New Year (CNY). While some might think these guides are harmless fun, we think that sharing and referring to these guides may go against the spirit of CNY and your financial well-being. First, How Do We Celebrate Chinese New Year? […]
Complete Guide To HDB Fire Insurance Scheme
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to 1,954 fire calls in 2023, about 8.6% higher than 2022. Close to half of these fires – 970 in total – occurred in residential buildings, while the remaining were in non-residential buildings and non-building structures. The origins of fire are usually caused by electrical faults, followed by […]
Guide To Sending e-Angbaos To Your Family And Friends In Malaysia During Chinese New Year
With Singapore and Malaysia being a short distance away and sharing similar cultures, many of those residing in Singapore may have family, relatives or friends in Malaysia. While residents in Singapore may be occupied this festive season and not be able to travel imminently to Malaysia to celebrate Chinese New Year, they can still connect with […]
Insights: 3 Macro Trends Singaporean Investors Should Watch out for in 2025
This article was contributed by Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO at SAXO Singapore The macroeconomic environment in 2024 was one of uncertainty. Last year saw significant events that swung markets both ways – from the U.S. presidential elections to stabilising inflation rates. As we head into 2025, the only guaranteed constant is change. We live in an […]
[2025 Edition] Complete Guide To ETF Investing in Singapore
Investing in ETFs is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to start our investment journey. In recent years, ETFs have been gaining more attention and widespread popularity. Today, with about 8,800 ETFs listed globally adding up to over US$10 trillion in managed assets, it has overtaken active investing. While many ETFs tend to provide broad-based market exposure, […]
How Much Does It Cost To “Hai Di Lao” At Home
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, families will be preparing for one of the most anticipated culinary traditions of the season: a hotpot feast (apart from the reunion dinner itself!). Steaming pots of rich, aromatic broths bubbling away at the centre of the table, laden with an irresistible array of meats, seafood, vegetables, […]
How Much Can Retail Workers Earn In Singapore?
Singapore’s economy is heavily reliant on its services sector, with key industries like financial services, law, and hospitality forming its backbone. Within this services-driven landscape, the retail sector also plays a crucial role, reflecting Singapore’s reputation as a global shopping destination. Shopping is often considered a national pastime, thanks to the abundance of malls across […]
4Q 2024 passive income. Prep for 2025.
Happy New Year!Another quarter is behind us and it is time for another update.If you are following me on YouTube, you might have seen the update I provided in my YouTube community recently:My dad is still in hospital.I have yet to read the comments I have received in recent days on YouTube as I am […]
Wilmar at $3.00 per share. More on Alibaba.
Quite a few readers and viewers have been asking me on and off this year whether I was adding to my investment in Wilmar.I think more people asked me when Wilmar’s stock price went down to $3.20 and $3.10 per share.I kept saying that I was waiting for $3.00 per share.Briefly in August, I thought […]
AK is buying Alibaba shares!
I didn’t think there would be another blog post until the new year but I did something just now which would have surprised myself a few months ago.I bought some Alibaba shares.If you are rubbing your eyes to read that again, I know how you feel.However, if you have been following my YouTube channel, you […]
