Singapore

What happened? With Singapore T-bill yields falling, I have been looking at other instruments that may offer a higher yield. Earlier, we shared three blue chip stocks that raised dividends…

What happened? The Singapore stock market has carried its momentum into 2026. The Straits Times Index recently reached a new all-time high, exceeding the 5,000 mark. This follows a strong…

There is a new issue of Singapore Savings Bonds. I have tracked almost every issue of Singapore Savings Bond since its issue in Oct 2015. This chart shows the 10-year…

What happened? Singapore’s stock market has kicked off 2026 on a strong note. Following its strong performance in 2025, Singapore stocks continued to rally in the first month of the…

For many Indonesians living and working in Singapore, the need to send money from Singapore to Indonesia is part of everyday life. It supports families, helps cover education costs, and…

I was having lunch with the team this week when the topic of New Year resolutions came up. One of my team members asked, “Do you guys set goals for…

What happened? 2025 was a strong year for the Straits Times Index (STI), which rose by about 22%. Earlier, we shared 3 top-performing Singapore blue chip REITs and the top 3…

FIRE—Financial Independence, Retire Early—often sounds unrealistic in one of the world’s most expensive cities. But for Singaporeans willing to rethink retirement, redefine success, and invest strategically, FIRE may be more…

These are the Signs that You are Wealthy! Most people in Singapore think wealth looks like higher income, a bigger home, or a more expensive lifestyle. That’s not real wealth.…

After I sent out last week’s Weekly Sprout, I headed to my usual hawker centre for Sunday lunch.  Just as I was finishing my meal, someone walked up and asked,…