I stayed in my parent’s rental property for too long. It was near the office, hence everything was so convenient, walking distance in fact. I stayed for 7 years, and… [Continue Reading]
Purchasing life insurance
I recently re-balanced the family’s insurance schemes. I remember just when i was just starting out, my cousin once told me to buy only Term + Critical illness insurance. I… [Continue Reading]
Having a high savings rate right early on
The day I received my first paycheck was memorable. At 23, I remember feeling I was financially independent, and I didn’t need to spend my parents money anymore. So I… [Continue Reading]
Why I won’t ‘gamble’ in Creative stock
Over the past few days, we’ve seen Creative shares (SGX: C76) rocket from $1 to $9+, and drop back down to $7+. To those employees of Creative, better sell now… [Continue Reading]
Doona baby stroller
This has got to be the best stroller invention yet. It easily converts from a car seat into a stroller and you don’t wake up your baby in the process…. [Continue Reading]
Swaddles
From day 1 of birth, the hospital always swaddled the little one. I never knew why, until I decided to ask. It’s because it prevents the baby from being disturbed… [Continue Reading]
Weekend Musings: Our dependence on oil
Oil majors seek survival in transition to low-carbon world Recently, FT published an article that covered the challenges in the oil industry and the outlook on shifting into a low… [Continue Reading]
Trump ditching the Paris climate change agreement
China is now the leader for the climate change pact You wonder what goes on behind the scenes in the American camp before this announcement. Are they just hustling to… [Continue Reading]
Starting out
My eyes are always on retirement, and I welcome you to journey with me. Learn from my mistakes, and benefit from early advice. I started out in Singapore back in… [Continue Reading]