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Bogleheads philosophy: keep your investment portfolio simple

In Finance, InvestingTags bogleheads, investingDecember 1, 2019

The Bogleheads' Guide to a Three Fund Portfolio describes a simple, low-cost three-fund indexed portfolio that has outperformed most investors in history.

G3B vs CFA vs MBH vs A35 – investing with SGD-denominated ETFs

In Finance, InvestingTags dca, etf, investing, passive, rspNovember 24, 2019

The introduction of the NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF (CFA) and the Nikko AM SGD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (MBH), investors now have the option to invest in Asia ex-Japan real estate as well as investment grade bonds denominated in SGD.

Finding your secondary income source as a fresh graduate

In FinanceTags income, passive incomeNovember 15, 2019

In this post, I'd like to share my experience in several ways on how a fresh graduate with not much initial resources and money can get started to build a stream of alternative sources of passive income.

Revolut vs TransferWise – the battle of travel multicurrency wallets

In Finance, Fintech, Reviews, TravelTags multi-currency, revolut, transferwise, walletOctober 25, 2019

Revolut and TransferWise are both useful digital platforms offering you a multi-currency wallet and exchange between currencies within the app without expensive markups - saving you tons of foreign transaction fees when travelling or paying in foreign currencies.

The best travel apps to save money when travelling

In Finance, Fintech, Lifestyle, Reviews, TravelTags budgeting, reviews, travelOctober 20, 2019

While budgeting for our expenses and having good money habits continue to serve an important role in personal finance, we can make smarter choices when travelling by simply using the right apps and strategies.

DBS digiPortfolio Review

In Finance, Fintech, Investing, ReviewsTags dbs, digiportfolio, robo, roboadvisorOctober 18, 2019

DBS digiPortfolio is DBS’ solution to professionally-managed investment portfolios for retail investors through automation, scale and low cost index funds, bringing several benefits such as portfolio management expertise from their investment team, incorporating viewpoints from their Chief Investment Office (CIO) at a flat annual fee of 0.75%.

TransferWise Platinum Debit Card Review: the cheapest way to convert and spend money overseas

In Finance, Fintech, Lifestyle, Reviews, TravelTags currency exchange, debit cards, money, transferwise, travelOctober 15, 2019

If you travel overseas - you will find the new TransferWise Platinum Debit MasterCard useful. It allows you to exchange foreign currencies at the real exchange rate - the one you see on Google - saving you hundreds of dollars in fees every year.

The Payments Services Act – a balance between innovation and regulation

In FintechTags fintech, payments, regulatoryOctober 14, 2019

Earlier this year, the Singapore parliament passed the 209-page Payments Services Bill to provide a flexible framework for regulation under the Payment Services Act (PSA) - to be enacted by the end of the year. In this article, we explore a little bit more in detail about what it means.

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Bogleheads philosophy: keep your investment portfolio simple

G3B vs CFA vs MBH vs A35 – investing with SGD-denominated ETFs

Finding your secondary income source as a fresh graduate

Revolut vs TransferWise – the battle of travel multicurrency wallets

The best travel apps to save money when travelling

DBS digiPortfolio Review

TransferWise Platinum Debit Card Review: the cheapest way to convert and spend money overseas

The Payments Services Act – a balance between innovation and regulation

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Revolut Card Review: Revolut in Singapore!

How to automate your finances: 3 easy steps

Productivity 101: 5 tips on mastering Google Calendar

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