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I Tried Shopee Affiliate Marketing As A Side Hustle For 6 Months | Sharing My Experience, Thoughts & How You Can Get Started Too

In late 2024, I started exploring a new side hustle idea through affiliate marketing with Shopee. I had previously tried affiliate marketing with Lazada, but the result wasn't great, so I did not pursue it further. You can read my sharing here: I Did These 10 Side Hustles While Working Full Time | 10 Side … Continue reading I Tried Shopee Affiliate Marketing As A Side Hustle For 6 Months | Sharing My Experience, Thoughts & How You Can Get Started Too

Update Of My USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading): USD45k ==> USD48k

I started a new investing and trading portfolio in April 25 with USD45k capital to rebuild what I have lost in the trading disaster that happened in Feb 25. After the two profitabe months of April and May, my portfolio has grew to USD48k. In this post, I wish to share an update on the … Continue reading Update Of My USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading): USD45k ==> USD48k

Trading Review May 25 (+USD2,059 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,410) & Shares (+USD649.22)

The trading returns from May 2025 has been pretty decent at slightly over USD2k. I have also reallocated some capital from my SSB funds into a brand new investment and trading portfolio and I have shared the reasons in this below article. Revealing My New USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading) In this article, I want to … Continue reading Trading Review May 25 (+USD2,059 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,410) & Shares (+USD649.22)

My Failed Odte Trades (100% Loss)

I tried the 0dte (O day To Expiration) options trading recently and it failed miserably. Both trades expired worthless and resulted in 100% loss. I want to share more about this experience for the benefit of anyone who is thinking of using this method. What is 0dte Options trading? 0dte options trading refers to trading … Continue reading My Failed Odte Trades (100% Loss)

Revealing My New USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading)

When my entire portfolio was obliterated in February 25, I was left with zero shares and options contracts as all positions were liquidated by the brokerage. The only silver lining was that I was left with some cash, despite a total of USD 400k of losses being realised. Had the liquidation happened later by a … Continue reading Revealing My New USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading)

Trading Review April 25 (+USD806 Profits) -> Options (+USD432) & Shares (+USD374)

After the catastrophe that happened in Feb 25 where my entire stock and options portfolio was liquidated, I started picking up options trading again with a low capital in April 25. I also traded some shares this month. In this post, I will share how I came to a total profit of USD806 through options … Continue reading Trading Review April 25 (+USD806 Profits) -> Options (+USD432) & Shares (+USD374)

How To Plan For Retirement In Singapore | Setting Retirement Goals, Key Considerations, Financial Planning, Retirement Mistakes and Many Useful Tips

I chanced upon this very informative video on retirement planning, which is an interview conducted by a popular financial YouTuber, Kevin Learns Investing, and the CEO of Havand, Eddy Cheong, whose company helps clients with retirement planning, through personalized insurance solutions and advice, including guidance on maximizing CPF funds for retirement income. The 37-minute video … Continue reading How To Plan For Retirement In Singapore | Setting Retirement Goals, Key Considerations, Financial Planning, Retirement Mistakes and Many Useful Tips

SSB Update (115k/200k Completed) | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income

As part of my portfolio rebuilding plan, I intend to max out my Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) investment to S$200k, so here is an update on the progress of reaching this goal. I applied S$35k of SSB in March 25 for April25 SSB and the full amount was assigned. Thus, I have S$115k of SSB … Continue reading SSB Update (115k/200k Completed) | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income