It has been impossible to sit and write meaningfully during this circuit-breaker (CB) period. Every time I sit down, my son will come and pull at me, and I have […]
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Portfolio Update Apr 2020
It’s about time to look at my portfolios and do an assessment of my net worth. Stocks I have done ok in stocks. I made mistakes in selling Nvidia, Activision, […]
Living the CB Life
It’s day 10 of Singapore’s circuit breaker (CB). We are all shut in. It sucks. It really sucks. Cases are still rising to new records here while Europe and USA […]
Inflation: Get Ready for Pay More
Did anyone else notice something? Prices have been going up. There are fewer promotions going on. Ordering takeaway meals at restaurants is the same price as eating there. This is […]
Stock Transactions Apr 2020
I’ve been thinking if it’s sensible for me to post my portfolio and transactions. I don’t want people to follow my transactions, and I may not post my buy and […]
The Truth about Insurance: You just need 2 Essential Plans
Insurance has become way too complicated. Insurers know there is a demand for safety, and try to cover everything in more and more comprehensive and complex plans. But oftentimes, trying […]
A Look into my Monthly Household Expenses
I keep track of my expenses to see how far along I am towards financial freedom. It’s a good exercise to see if I’m living within my means and saving […]
A Trip to the Market: What’s going on
Last night, Singapore’s Prime Minister announced a “circuit-breaker”. Workplaces and schools will be closed for a month to curb the spread of COVID-19. This morning, I took my usual trip […]
Stock Transactions Apr 2020
Bought: 35 shares of Microsoft at 152.39 40 shares of Johnson & Johnson 128.3799 20 shares of Nvidia of 249.27 Total about $15,000 USD. I didn’t expect to buy today. […]
A New Economy: Why I’m not buying Index Funds
I have always advised people that they should buy index funds like the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, instead of trying to pick stocks. That’s Warren Buffett’s advice too. Index funds […]