Capital is not just money alone. Just finished reading Pierre Bourdieu’s The Forms of Capital. We often think advantage = money. Bourdieu says there are at least three kinds of capital: Economic capital – money and assets. Social capital – networks and connections. Cultural capital – th

Just finished this book "How Not To Invest" by Barry Ritholtz The ideas, numbers and behaviors that destroy wealth and how to avoid them Building wealth is not about chasing the next big win but simply avoiding costly mistake. The book talks about how small errors compound into epic fa

The AI theme is real, no doubt. But what stands out to me is the circular dynamic around it where strong AI-linked performance pulls in more capital, that capital pushes prices higher and higher prices get treated as proof that the narrative is right. At some point, price starts feeding on price

As far as possible, I have tried to steer clear of putting donation, affiliate, referral and advertisement links in line with my stance of being FIRED. If you are aligned with my value system please consider joining SG FIRE Support community -> https://t.me/+iN1j93SNlnkxZDE1 #financial #fi

Would you have bought into this stock at its ATH? Surely you would be deemed stupid if you invested now regardless of what strategy you use. Better to wait until the market has had a proper fall. There are no dates in this chart, but it is in fact that of Berkshire Hathaway's for 37 years

[Return vs Risks] To join my FIRE tele community: https://t.me/+iN1j93SNlnkxZDE1 From another great book recommendation by @sgdadinvest Two of the most repeated investing ideas are (1) that higher returns require taking more risk and (2) that asset allocation is the dominant driver of por

Providing some of the reasons for not doing currency hedge and why I look to invest overseas. https://youtu.be/P1ye353nbuA #finance #financesg #financetips #financejourney #investnow

To myself that is. One item off my wishlist (2 more to go. Or was it 3?) Anyway this is an off-balance sheet expenses. Only bought the big one, the rest are gifts with purchase. Fun fact 1 LEGO's factory is so highly automated and requires few human operators. So much so that most of its

I don't have to write long essays, you know who you are ;) Thank you. #financial #financialplanning #financialadvisor #financialadvisor #financialindependence

In this I attempted a new video format, hope you like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1xyYCaHqgU #financialplanning #financialplanner #financial #financialgoals #financetips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqxiL2eZHrE A story of falling apart and finding clarity — how @vansncents turned her lowest point into the foundation for a more mindful, meaningful life. Timestamps 0:10 - Introduction of Vanessa 1:00 - Struggles with introversion and emotions 2:10 - Trans

A short PSA to remind all to be careful of scams. I also wanted to try something different in this video. 🔗 Connect with me: Instagram ⇒   / sgfaiya   Telegram ⇒ https://t.me/+MOFBExNO_QAzM2M1 Spotify ⇒ https://open.spotify.com/show/1UvJPaJ... Lemon8 ⇒ https://www.lemon8-app.com/@sg_faiya 🐾 Th

Back in 2023 I saw an official Facebook notification of a class action lawsuit launched against the company. I got curious and checked the legitimacy of the lawsuit, and promptly filled in my particulars. I received an email from PayPal yesterday notifying me of the payment, which I had not e

I didn't buy into NVIDIA even though I read the technical paper on how GPUs could be used for deep learning/AI. Instead I continue to baghold IBM (: Ironically the rise in the stock's performance is in part due to the company's entanglement (quantum soon?) with AI. Waiting for the US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0A6IfyDJRE As a 39-year-old Singaporean dad raising young kids, caring for elderly parents, and walking my dog through our HDB corridors—I knew financial independence wasn’t enough. I needed mental readiness. So I began treating it like any serious project: with

https://youtu.be/q6kKP1P36go Meet Ms K — a self-made Singaporean entrepreneur who redefined financial freedom on her own terms. Starting with co-sharing retail shops a decade ago, she pivoted to selling blind boxes online when the physical retail scene faded. With just $2,000 in leftover inve

https://youtu.be/yvoFHjbxMZo This isn't just a numbers game; it's about lifestyle choices, trade-offs and personal values. Join me as we explore the advantages and disadvantages of both paths, from the freedom of early retirement to the stability of a later one. I want to hear your thoug