Let’s admit it. Like most Singaporeans, at some point in our lives we’ve all had the dream of owning at least two properties. So we can live in one, while renting the others out. #passiveincome #financialfreedom #dreamretirementachieved This may have been a popular retirement plan for Singaporeans in the 1990s and early 2000s, where manyContinue reading “This is the reason why investing in property seems so attractive despite naysayers”
Author Archives: Benjamin Cher
Just graduated from university? Here are 3 must-do things to kickstart your adulting journey
It was pretty jarring for me coming into August 2021, realising that we’ve been in this pandemic state for the past year and a half. And while most of us have kinda adapted to this ‘new normal’, truth is, we haven’t yet come to fully accept it. Making small talk (if it still exists) hasContinue reading “Just graduated from university? Here are 3 must-do things to kickstart your adulting journey”
What does it exactly mean when people say that investments are ‘risky’?
It’s common knowledge that the only way to have your money grow in value over time and beat inflation is to invest it. Put simply, investing means to use your money to purchase assets that increase in value, ideally at a higher rate than (a) what the bank gives you or (b) the prevailing inflationContinue reading “What does it exactly mean when people say that investments are ‘risky’?”
3 unbelievably simple ways to generate passive income for yourself
Most of us know how to make money: Study hard, get good grades, find a job, get paid. Some of us have even discovered the secret to making more money: Work hard, get in your boss’ good books, get promoted, get paid MORE. Sounds simple enough? Well, recall that last meet-up you had with yourContinue reading “3 unbelievably simple ways to generate passive income for yourself”
How a core-satellite investment strategy can work for you
I am finally back to writing in this space after a super long hiatus. To all of you here, I really apologise for the time I’ve been away. These past few months have been pretty hectic for me — my family’s moving to a new place this year so we’ve been busy with packing andContinue reading “How a core-satellite investment strategy can work for you”
3 lessons I learnt after jumping on (and off) the GameStop boat
If you look up the top searched terms on Google over the past few days, you’d find “GameStop”, “GME”, “WallStreetBets” and the like. If you watch/read the news, you’d notice the same topic on the front pages. And well, if you’re still out of the loop, or wondering what this is all about, you’ll findContinue reading “3 lessons I learnt after jumping on (and off) the GameStop boat”
Why banks are cutting interest rates and what you can do to take advantage of the situation
Were the high interest rates previously promised to me merely just a marketing stunt? Firstly I gotta apologise for the long hiatus. I’ve been pretty busy over the past month, catching up with clients as well as all the planning for house-moving (my family and I are moving to a new place later this year),Continue reading “Why banks are cutting interest rates and what you can do to take advantage of the situation”
How you can pay off your BTO loan in 5 years
IT’S BTO SEASON EVERYBODY! For those who don’t already know, HDB usually holds 4 sales launches a year for their Build-to-Order (BTO) flats. The recent November launch has been long-awaited and highly raved about due to projects in “prime” estates such as Bishan as well as Bidadari. BTO launches in mature estates like Bishan areContinue reading “How you can pay off your BTO loan in 5 years”
3 reasons why actively managed funds can be valuable in your investment portfolio
For the average Singaporean looking at growing their money in the market, investing in individual stocks may be daunting for many. With most of us already handcuffed to our jobs for a large part of our day, the thought of having to spend more time going through financial statements and doing research can be prettyContinue reading “3 reasons why actively managed funds can be valuable in your investment portfolio”
The story of multipliers – the saving grace of whole life plans?
First up, I’d like to apologise for missing my weekly blog update last Friday. A close friend to my family passed away last Thursday after her 2-year battle with cancer and I spent the weekend helping out at the wake. I’m at peace that she’s in a better place now. A while ago I wroteContinue reading “The story of multipliers – the saving grace of whole life plans?”
My Money Musings 