I stumbled on this while doing research for my book, the Essential Guide to Retirement. I wondered if CPF LIFE was really the best retirement plan, and if the returns […]
Month: August 2020
Most Singaporeans won’t be able to Retire
I feel fairly confident in saying that most Singaporeans won’t be able to stop work. Many will have to stay employed well into their 70s, and will plead for the […]
I Bought into Tesla
I know it’s really high. I know the valuation is insane. But it could be just starting. I have purchased 10 shares of Tesla at USD $19,780. Tesla is likely […]
A Note to Readers
Some of you might have noticed I posted my retirement income in the morning. I decided to take it down as there is risk of affecting the source of the […]
Downsides of Early Retirement
I’ve talked about how I felt about post retirement before, which was pretty positive. But there are still things which are quite an adjustment, and not necessarily good. I’ll talk […]
A Grim Outlook for Singapore
I watched the press briefing on Singapore’s 13.2% GDP contraction yesterday. The contraction was worse than expected, and the trade minister looked tired and sombre. We only see what we […]
Portfolio Update Aug 2020
I’m doing this earlier than my usual end of the month, but it’s to coincide with my monthly statements issued from my brokerage. They are only issued around the 10th […]
Portfolio Transactions Aug 2020
Bought: 16 shares of NVIDIA at 445.125 90 shares of AMD at 86.2 45 shares of MSFT at 213.68 16 shares of NVIDIA at 452.4 Total: USD $31,734 I’ve been […]
Letting go of the Helper
We said goodbye to our helper of three years last weekend. It was the end of her contract, and with both my wife and I at home, we simply didn’t […]
[Premium] Money Maverick: My Response
I’ve taken down the post as Money Maverick has reached out to clear the air. I appreciate him doing that, and I’ve taken down the post in goodwill and faith. […]