During my undergraduate days in SMU, I recalled taking a compulsory module in BGS – Business, Government and Society. It opened up my eyes to how the actions of these 3 key stakeholders interact with each other because their fates are intertwined. More than a decade later, those concepts remain more relevant than ever. ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, measures ... continue reading...
My Parent’s Application For ElderShield and a Supplement Plan Got Rejected
Remember the article when I blogged about my rude shock in finding out that my mum had 2 Eldershield Supplements? Well, here’s another interesting tale with regards to Eldershield but it pertains to my Dad this time round. Here is a story of how my parent’s (Dad) application for ElderShield and a Supplement plan got rejected! Why ElderShield and Not CareShield Life? I have previously written ... continue reading...
How Much CPF Balances Do I have Compared To My Peers?
Central Provident Fund Board (‘CPF’) have just published its Annual Report 2020. Of particular interest to many CPF members would be Annex F which provides the distribution of all CPF members by regrossed balances and age group. That’s right, for those who have often wondered how much CPF balances they have as compared to their peers, the answers can be found in the Annual Report. I have read the ... continue reading...
Biggest Money Mistakes I Made When I Was A Young Adult
I have read many life interviews whereby the interviewees are asked if they were able to turn back time and change anything in their lives, would they do so? More often than not, the answer would be “no” as these were precious life experiences that made them better persons. When I was a young adult, specifically in university, I made some of the biggest money mistakes that I absolutely regret till ... continue reading...
Review and compare brokerage fees of Tiger Brokers vs Moomoo vs POEMS
The Reddit movement that propelled meme stocks to the moon in early 2021 really brought the focus on the potential of discount brokers. In Singapore, the scene has also been heating up with fintech entrants such as Tiger Brokers and Moomoo by FUTU. They come showering with generous sign-up gifts that are too good to refuse. In response, the incumbents have not sat still either. Phillip’s On-line ... continue reading...
