When it comes to retirement planning in Singapore, the tools we have are powerful—if you know how to sequence them correctly. Recently, I’ve been getting some questions from readers about how I’m structuring my own nest egg, so today I want to break down exactly why I chose to top up around $15,000 (hitting the … Continue reading Why I’m Maxing Out My SRS with $15k This Year (And My 3-Stage Retirement Blueprint)
Author: Jason Cai
How to Achieve $7,000 Per Month in Passive Income From CPF?
There was a recent article in The Straits Times that caught many Singaporeans' attention: a 71-year-old retiree named Janet is receiving a massive $4,600 monthly payout from CPF. But it gets even crazier—when you factor in her OA and MA interest, her total annual retirement income hits roughly $85,000, or about $7,000 a month. Having … Continue reading How to Achieve $7,000 Per Month in Passive Income From CPF?
I Sold 15k Of Singapore Savings Bond To Raise Capital To Buy The Dip
In my last post, I shared about how the volatility coming out of the Middle East can be a good opportunity. Today, I’m putting my money where my mouth is. What Is Happening? The Asian stock markets are currently experiencing significant volatility, largely driven by a sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions. As of March 5, … Continue reading I Sold 15k Of Singapore Savings Bond To Raise Capital To Buy The Dip
Wars Are Good Buying Opportunities But Be Careful | What I Am Planning To Do During This Market Correction
We’ve all heard that markets rally once the first shots are fired because "uncertainty" becomes "certainty." But we have to look at the 2022 Russia-Ukraine Bear Market as a warning. The S&P 500 didn't just dip and rip; it slid nearly 20% over the course of the year. What Happened In 2022 And How It … Continue reading Wars Are Good Buying Opportunities But Be Careful | What I Am Planning To Do During This Market Correction
Why I Choose Carlite Over Getgo Car Sharing For Greater Savings?
For a long time, I was a dedicated GetGo user as the convenience was hard to beat as I loved that many Getgo cars are in good and clean conditions. I also wrote an article comparing Getgo vs. BlueSG:Car Rental Companies Review: Getgo Vs. BlueSG However, I was involved in a car accident last year and … Continue reading Why I Choose Carlite Over Getgo Car Sharing For Greater Savings?
Why I Am Buying More Alphabet (Google) Shares?
I currently own 10 Alphabet (GOOGL) shares, which makes up 6% of my US Stock Portfolio, and I will be keen to add on more Alphabet shares when there are buy-the-dip opportunities in future, probably when share price drops below USD300. I was initially quite skeptical of how Alphabet's future last year as I thought … Continue reading Why I Am Buying More Alphabet (Google) Shares?
Is Micron The New Nvidia?
For the better part of three years, the AI narrative has been synonymous with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Their GPU roadmap—stretching from the current Hopper and Blackwell architectures to the anticipated Rubin series—has provided the essential scaffolding for the generative AI boom. However, the spotlight is broadening. Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has recently emerged as a … Continue reading Is Micron The New Nvidia?
Explosive Stock In Second Half of 2026 *New Initiative For Patreon Members*
I have started a new initiative for my Patreon members in 2026. It will contain the most valuable info that I have gathered from various reputable sources, mostly paid subscriptions, that would greatly increase the odds of profitability in trading / investing in the US stock market. If you want to trade the US market … Continue reading Explosive Stock In Second Half of 2026 *New Initiative For Patreon Members*
Lost USD1.1K On Options Trade But Still USD386 Nett Profit… What Happened?
I sold a LEAPS PUT on Coinbase on 14th Jan 26 and closed it on 20th Jan for a loss of USD1.1k. 14th Jan 26: Sold COIN PUT expiring in Dec2028, SP USD290, Received USD10.7k 20th Jan 26: Bought COIN PUT to close the CSP contract, paid USD11.8k Nett Loss: USD1.1k. Why Take The Loss? … Continue reading Lost USD1.1K On Options Trade But Still USD386 Nett Profit… What Happened?
Year 2025 In Review: Losing USD 400k, Gaining USD 24k
2025 started quite well for me. I was up S$15k just before the fateful day of 12 Feb 2026, where all my positions were liquidated due to a failed BULL PUT Spread, causing me to realise USD400k of losses. I took a break in the second half of February and March before restarting my portfolio … Continue reading Year 2025 In Review: Losing USD 400k, Gaining USD 24k