Opinion 10/11

My Philosophy as a Financial Advisor and FAQ I get from Clients

My last two weeks were spent in confinement, i.e., Reservist and although it has not been great on work, it did provide me with time to...

Clearing debts early for a "Peace of Mind" is Overrated - Here's why

A huge range of opportunities open up once you're willing to step out of your comfort zone. There's this line that's been bothering me a...

Shots Fired - 06/11/18

Uncomfortable questions, even for a Maverick. I was at Reservist and it killed me not to be able to produce my own content or have more...

Her $6k salary is better than your $10k - Here's why

A critical viewpoint that helps you increase your financial and personal value. As a struggling student just a few short years ago, it...

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Response to Budget Babe's Open Letter: Probably kinda sorta right...

So. Budget Babe recently released an open letter to insurance agents. It was about as well-received as you can expect; she’s a much...

When it comes to Insurance, Prioritise your Early Critical Illness Plan

The way I see Early Critical (ECI) is that it's a way of evening out the odds. As tech advances, the average Singapore life expectancy...

#FinancialFriday - Do you actually know why you are getting insurance?

How many insurance policies do you have? I've met many different types of clients throughout my career as a Financial Advisor (FA). One...

Ditch the Efficient Market Hypothesis if you want to Beat the Market

The EMH stands for the Efficient Market Hypothesis (aka Efficient Market Theory) and it's an investment theory about how share prices...

A Beginner Approach to Saving for Retirement, While Paying for a House

CNA published a commentary on how 'Singaporeans were saving too little and too late'. Young adults planned to retire between 55 and 65...

Why 100% of Passive Fund Managers Underperform Benchmarks*

In late 2016, the Financial Times reported that 99% actively-managed US funds were underperforming. In 2017, Fortune titled their piece,...

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