Saving more during the pandemic
In many countries, while working hours were reduced across the globe and many lost their jobs entirely, people are actually saving much more during the pandemic.
SingLife reduces interest rates to 1% on the SingLife account from 1 July 2021
Here's yet another bombshell from SingLife - first temporarily closing new signups since their merger with Aviva and then reducing interest rates gradually on their SingLife account from 2.5% to 2% to 1.5% and now 1%.
Mid-2021 investment strategy update
June is already approaching and I thought maybe it's a good opportunity to share an investment strategy update.
UOB Absolute Cashback Card Review – 1.7% cashback, no exclusions, no minimum spend
The UOB Absolute Cashback Card is an absolutely simple but absolutely powerful card, bringing 1.7% unlimited cashback without exclusions - an absolutely joy to use.
V3AA – VWRA with ESG screening
Vanguard launched a new ESG ETF in March - the Vanguard ESG Global All Cap UCITS ETF, an accumulating, Ireland-domiciled ETF that's listed on the London Stock Exchange similar to its sibling VWRA.
Market volatility and inflation worries
The stock market corrected from all time highs recently, after inflation worries seem to have spooked markets.
Hodlnaut Review – up to 10.5% APY on stablecoins
Hodlnaut is a platform where individual investors can earn interest on their cryptocurrencies by lending it to corporate borrowers. Read more in this review.
Gemini streamlines SGD deposits with direct deposits
Gemini Singapore launched a simpler way to deposit and buy cryptocurrencies on their exchange with direct deposits.
On trading apps
Thoughts on trading apps, maybe they are not for everyone.
Gemini Earn launches in Singapore – earn up to 7.4% APY on Crypto
Gemini has launched its interest earning program for cryptocurrencies - Gemini Earn - in Singapore.
Guide to automated portfolio tracking with Sharesight / IBKR integration
In this guide, I'll be showing you how you can seamlessly integrate Sharesight with IBKR so any trades from IBKR will be automatically reflected in your portfolio tracker.
The state of crypto 2021
Over the past few months, we’ve seen tremendous growth in crypto markets. Since I wrote the article The…
PSA: FSM permanently reduces processing fee to $8.80 for SGX stocks and ETFs
FSM One announced that it will permanently reduce processing fees for SGX stocks and ETFs to just $8.80 per trade, regardless of trade amount.
Endowus launches ESG investment portfolios + ESG explained
Endowus has launched ESG investment portfolios to retail investors, which allows investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of companies in both equities and fixed income across a variety of ESG strategies.
The financial flywheel – more money, more time, more in life
The financial flywheel is a concept to build a self-sustaining flywheel of financial resources to build a meaningful life.
Credit Cards Promo (Limited Time Only in March): Up to $350 cash up for grabs for HSBC, SCB, AMEX & Citibank Cards
SingSaver is launching a couple of limited time credit card promotions in March, with lots of cash incentives up for grabs via PayNow across all the cards if you have nothing in your wallet right now.