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The Truth about Early Retirement
March 20, 2020February 6, 2021

The Truth about Early Retirement

I have been on an early retirement mode for a few months now. By my estimates, I have a passive monthly income of about $4,000, and that exceeds my expenses. […]

Category: Financial freedom, Retirement, Unlocked2 Comments on The Truth about Early Retirement
The Bond Market is going bond-kers
March 19, 2020February 6, 2021

The Bond Market is going bond-kers

A significant amount of my portfolio is in fixed income, or broadly the bond market. About 60% is in high-yield perpetual bank bonds, another 40% is in what should be […]

Category: Bonds, Crisis, Unlocked2 Comments on The Bond Market is going bond-kers
How Insurance protected me from Financial Ruin
March 18, 2020February 6, 2021

How Insurance protected me from Financial Ruin

So, my readers would know by now that I have cancer.   This is an expensive disease to treat, with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy all costing a lot of money. […]

Category: Insurance, Unlocked3 Comments on How Insurance protected me from Financial Ruin
My game plan this week
March 16, 2020February 6, 2021

My game plan this week

Fed just announced rates of 0% and a massive $700 billion quantitative easing. Naturally, US futures broke trading limits again by dropping over 5%. Its madness going on in the […]

Category: Musings, Unlocked2 Comments on My game plan this week
How I got $700,000 for FIRE
March 15, 2020February 6, 2021

How I got $700,000 for FIRE

I didn’t work hard in the office or climb the corporate ladder. I couldn’t be bothered to scrimp and save 50% -70% of my salary. I spent freely and foolishly. […]

Category: Financial freedom, Insurance, Premium, Unlocked12 Comments on How I got $700,000 for FIRE
Reflecting on my investment journey
March 14, 2020February 6, 2021

Reflecting on my investment journey

I have been investing since I was 16 years old. Since I was too young for my own account, my mum would help me buy the stocks I wanted. I […]

Category: Stocks, Unlocked3 Comments on Reflecting on my investment journey
In Deeper and Deeper Trouble
March 13, 2020February 6, 2021

In Deeper and Deeper Trouble

Yesterday was another historic day. Dow Jones and the S&P 500 index went down 9% – 10%. I watched years of returns disappear in literally 2 days. This has stunned […]

Category: Bonds, Crisis, Leverage, Unlocked2 Comments on In Deeper and Deeper Trouble
Forced to top up the margin account
March 12, 2020February 6, 2021

Forced to top up the margin account

Just dumped $16,000 into my margin account as my margin level became dangerously close to below 140. Once that happens I will be margin called and have to swallow a […]

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Will I get margin called?
March 7, 2020February 6, 2021

Will I get margin called?

It has been an interesting couple of weeks. My portfolio was significantly hit by the market turmoil and I became worried about being margin called on my leveraged bonds. This […]

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Is Retiring early in Singapore possible?
February 26, 2020February 6, 2021

Is Retiring early in Singapore possible?

You may be surprised by this, but Singapore is a decent place to work towards financial independence and retiring early. Despite the headlines of being one of the cities with […]

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