Last year was the first time since 2017 that international stocks outpaced the US. For the last 5 years, the predominant narrative on social media was to “just dollar-cost average and buy the S&P 500...

Gold has long been regarded as one of the most reliable safe‑haven assets, a store of value that tends to shine brightest during periods of uncertainty. Yet even the most resilient assets experience...

When Gerald Ang left his job as Managing Director of a major record label, he wasn't running away from something. He was stepping towards an idea he'd already been preparing for. He just hadn’t fully...

What happened? Singapore REITs have been under pressure in March 2026. Earlier, we shared that the escalation in the Middle East conflict has led investors to lower their expectations of interest...

The first quarter of 2026 is drawing to a close. While I am grateful to be a wage slave having collected 3 months of salary from work, I am actually not happy because active income is derived from...

In recent years, global equity portfolios have become increasingly concentrated in a narrow group of high-growth, technology-driven companies. The "Magnificent Seven" has grown from around 12% of the...

20 years is a long time. This blog started in 2006. So it has been 20 years. This blog started in 2006. Fuck. It's been that long... In that time frame, Blogger, this platform was bought out by...

Financial Freedom I started investing more than 10 years ago as a simple buy-and-hold investor, focused on building stable dividend income. The goal was clear: generate passive income so I could...

Alibaba HK SDR 5to1 (SGX: HBBD) - Not Rated 3QFY2026 revenue rose 2% year-on-year Reported revenue rose just 2 percent year-on-year (YoY) to RMB 284.8 billion, while adjusted EBITA fell 57 percent...

What happened? Silver prices have seen dramatic swings over the past year. After starting 2025 at around US$29 to 30 per ounce, silver surged strongly through the year, breaking multiple long-term...

Expectations of investing have been heavily skewed by alluring headline yields on product ads that are primed to attract, but not inform. It is extremely common for investors—novices to seasoned—to...

Reaching your first $100K in Singapore requires discipline, consistency, and strategy. Whether you’re just starting your career or aiming to accelerate your finances, this guide breaks down exactly...