Money MaverickSep 11, 20197 min read'Children are Parasites' - so I Shouldn't Have Them?With staggering high financial costs, are children worth having in this day and age?
Money MaverickJun 15, 20194 min readMy Guide to the CPFIS (Amended), Part II Some additional, more general and necessary advice. Especially Point 2.
Money MaverickJun 12, 20196 min readMy Guide to the CPF Investment Scheme [CPFIS] KK asked for investment strategies. Here they are.
Money MaverickJun 7, 20196 min readHow to Choose a Participating Fund (and a good savings, retirement or insurance plan) If you're going to compare around, do it right.
Money MaverickMay 8, 20195 min readWhy I Got a Savings Plan For My Niece's Education Instead of Investing ItThe most painfully honest financial planner you've ever met.
Money MaverickApr 25, 20195 min readMaternity Insurance is an Absolutely Must – and Here’s WhyAt the beginning of 2018, I signed an interesting woman – director level in her early 50s, with two kids. She was pleased with my work on...
Money MaverickApr 4, 20197 min readWhy having MDRT Matters – and why I’m going for it It isn't just a career milestone. It was early 2018. I had won my first industry award the year before – it’s a small one, but it...
Money MaverickMar 27, 20197 min readShots Fired - March I answer questions from clients, prospects and online 'PMs' about Early Critical Illness Insurance vs Multipay, why I Beat the Market and...
Money MaverickMar 20, 20198 min readMoney Maverick vs Providend Debating Active vs Passive management, Term vs Whole Life and more. The first time I heard the name Christopher Tan was not a good time....
Money MaverickFeb 26, 20199 min read7 Financial Lessons I learnt travelling 1900km to surprise my girlfriend for Valentine's DayIt’s 5am, 25th of February. I’m stranded in the airport in Bangkok as I’m typing this out. Money Maverick’s (limited) rep as a Financial...
Money MaverickJan 30, 20195 min readThe Matthew Principle: Why the Poor have Their Money TAKEN from them! For the one who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken...
Money MaverickDec 13, 20185 min read5 services you didn't know (but should expect) from your Financial ConsultantWell specifically from me, at least. When people say, ‘Financial Consultant’, ‘Wealth Manager’, ‘Relationship Manager’, ‘Financial...
Money MaverickDec 5, 20186 min readA Story of Wealth Creation, and Why Investing Isn't a Zero-sum gameft. Some Simple Investment Concepts I recently got especially annoyed at someone who had been giving fairly bad advice. Maybe it was...
Money MaverickNov 15, 20187 min readNot Salty, Just Honest - Debunking MoneyOwl on PlanningI had a engaging discussion on Unit Trusts with MoneyOwl CEO, Chuin Ting Weber, a week back so I was pretty thrilled to see the team...
Money MaverickNov 13, 20187 min readMy Philosophy as a Financial Advisor and FAQ I get from ClientsMy last two weeks were spent in confinement, i.e., Reservist and although it has not been great on work, it did provide me with time to...
Money MaverickNov 7, 20185 min readClearing debts early for a "Peace of Mind" is Overrated - Here's whyA huge range of opportunities open up once you're willing to step out of your comfort zone. There's this line that's been bothering me a...
Money MaverickNov 6, 20184 min readShots Fired - 06/11/18Uncomfortable questions, even for a Maverick. I was at Reservist and it killed me not to be able to produce my own content or have more...
Money MaverickOct 23, 20184 min readThe importance of Early Critical Illness insurance and Why CI plans 'failed'ECI insurance has a pretty interesting history. A 2008 study showed that only 5% of people who had bought Critical Illness (CI) insurance...
Money MaverickOct 21, 20184 min readHer $6k salary is better than your $10k - Here's whyA critical viewpoint that helps you increase your financial and personal value. As a struggling student just a few short years ago, it...
Money MaverickOct 17, 20183 min readWhen it comes to Insurance, Prioritise your Early Critical Illness PlanThe way I see Early Critical (ECI) is that it's a way of evening out the odds. As tech advances, the average Singapore life expectancy...
