Are Finfluencers in Singapore Providing Financial Advice or Education?
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Are Finfluencers in Singapore Providing Financial Advice or Education?

The rise of financial influencers, or “finfluencers,” has been a game-changer in the world of personal finance. These content creators use social media platforms to share tips on money management, investing, and achieving financial freedom. While their content has inspired many to take charge of their finances, it has also raised questions about the regulatory…

If Buy Term, Invest the Rest is So Good, Why Isn’t Everyone Doing It?
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If Buy Term, Invest the Rest is So Good, Why Isn’t Everyone Doing It?

The “Buy Term, Invest the Rest” (BTIR) strategy is often touted as a superior financial approach. By purchasing term life insurance and investing the savings from the lower premiums, individuals can potentially achieve better financial outcomes compared to buying whole life insurance. However, despite its apparent benefits, BTIR is not universally adopted. This article explores…

Closing Your Protection Gap: Why Smart Singaporeans Insure Before They Invest

Closing Your Protection Gap: Why Smart Singaporeans Insure Before They Invest

In the bustling financial hub of Singapore, investing is often seen as a key pathway to wealth and financial freedom. However, there’s a crucial step that many eager investors overlook: insurance. It’s time to challenge this mindset. In this article, I’ll write in detail, why closing your protection gap with adequate insurance coverage is not…

Is there a market for reverse insurance claim specialists?

Is there a market for reverse insurance claim specialists?

I’m writing this article after returning from Cathie Chew’s “Get RAW! With A REAL Agent” book launch as I have a few insights from Cathie’s sharing of her life experience in her book launch. This is Cathie’s 4th book and also the 8th year after the raw fish saga in 2015 that caused her husband…

The case for having a traditional life plan and a term life plan. Do you agree?

The case for having a traditional life plan and a term life plan. Do you agree?

My readers would know that I only have term life insurance in my insurance portfolio that are fuss free and simple monthly expenses paid to manage the risks of death or disability. It’s ultra light weight and does not take up too much of my monthly expenditure. Recently I had an interesting conversation with my…

What insurers are doing to have better control of rising healthcare costs

What insurers are doing to have better control of rising healthcare costs

Over the past few days, a few insurers have started informing their policyholders that their riders will start to include a co-payment feature when they renew their Integrated Shield Plans (IP). According to a recent Straits Times article, it looks like at least 3 private insurers will be transitioning most, if not all of their…