In recent years, the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement has captured the imagination of those seeking to escape the traditional work-life trajectory, promising a pathway to early retirement through disciplined saving and aggressive investing. Traditionally, FIRE advocates a life where work becomes optional at an unusually early age, allowing individuals the freedom to live…
During the keynote session at the recent Seedly Personal Finance Festival, Dr Tan See Leng, Minister of Manpower shone a spotlight on Jobs Transformation Maps (JTMs) that provide detailed insights on the impact of technology and automation on the industry and workforce. It ignited my curiosity and concern about the future of work. JTMs were…
In the bustling city-state of Singapore, where the skyline is as ambitious as its workforce, the story of Ashish Kumar broke the Internet (at least in the personal finance community in Singapore, it seems) as he challenged the norms that many of us live by. At the age of 31, Ashish made a decision that…
In today’s digital age, the intersection of technology and personal finance has never been more prominent, particularly within the realm of banking apps in Singapore. These platforms have evolved from mere transactional tools into comprehensive financial companions, aiming to demystify and streamline the process of financial planning for the everyday user. The inspiration for this…
If you do not believe the traditional path to wealth of investing in diversified ETFs and compounding the returns for the long term, you’re in for a treat. Today, I will be discussing what I learnt from a book called “The Millionaire Fastlane” by MJ DeMarco, where the author challenges everything I thought I knew…
Have you ever caught yourself pondering the undercurrents of our society, beyond the sparkling facades of prosperity? Well, I recently dived into Teo You Yenn’s “This Is What Inequality Looks Like” after hearing her speak in a recent podcast and it has been nothing short of a revelation for me. This book isn’t just making…