Why Alphabet is a Screaming Buy: The Most Undervalued Giant in the Magnificent Seven If you look across the landscape of mega-cap tech stocks, investor sentiment is sharply divided. While some members of the "Magnificent Seven" trade at nosebleed valuations on the back of pure AI optimism, one titan continues to be treated like an … Continue reading Why Alphabet is a Screaming Buy: The Most Undervalued Giant in the Magnificent Seven
If anyone was still questioning whether the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom would hit a wall, Micron Technology’s (MU) fiscal Q4 2026 earnings report is the ultimate reality check. To put it bluntly: these numbers almost don’t look real. Micron just closed the book on fiscal 2026 with a jaw-dropping performance that completely shattered expectations, driven … Continue reading Micron’s Q4 Mind-Bender: Record $54B Revenue, Jaw-Dropping Margins, and Why the AI Memory Super-Cycle is Far From Over
You may have watched the recent CNA video about this South Korean investor who used leverage to achieve his Financial Freedom Retire Early (FIRE) goal but ended up with a 6-figure USD100k loss when the market tanked. Here's the video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvsuUf-N6Eo This is a summary of the video if you do not have time to watch … Continue reading Why I Think The Investor Losing 100k Using Leverage Is Not As Bad As It Seems
The pursuit of early retirement—popularly known as the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early)—has captured the imaginations of workers globally. But in high-cost-of-living nations like South Korea, standard savings strategies often feel entirely inadequate. For young professionals watching wages stagnate while asset and living costs soar, traditional bank savings accounts can feel like running on … Continue reading The High-Stakes Bet for Early Retirement: Lessons from a South Korean Retail Investor Using Leverage
When most people think about trading options, they picture complex multi-leg spreads, high-stress day trading, or getting burned by sudden market crashes. But one of my favorite approaches to generating consistent income in the stock market is actually one of the simplest: The Cash-Secured Put (CSP). Over a recent two-month window (spanning from mid-July to … Continue reading How I Generated Over USD3,200 in 2 Months Trading AMD Options (Without Buying the Stock)
With inflation, property prices, and daily living expenses steadily climbing in Singapore, achieving a truly relaxing retirement on a modest nest egg can feel like an uphill battle. While standard overseas retirement destinations like Johor Bahru, Bangkok, and Bali are top-of-mind for many Singaporeans, they come with trade-offs—such as heavily congested border checkpoints, rapidly inflating … Continue reading Retiring in Vietnam: Is Ho Chi Minh City the Hidden Gem for Singaporeans? How Much does it Cost to Live in Vietnam?
The Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) yield curve has reversed its recent downward trend. The current issuance (SBSEP26 / GX26090V) offers a 10-year average return of 2.25% p.a., up significantly from the 2.06% p.a. offered in the August tranche. Whether you are looking to park emergency cash or deploy Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds safely, here … Continue reading Singapore Savings Bonds Rebound to 2.25%: Should You Apply or Wait?
Inflation and high living costs in Singapore continue to be a top concern for many of us. Other than trying to earn more through investing or side hustles, watching our monthly expenses and finding ways to cut unnecessary spendings is crucial so we always have extra money to spend or use to invest to compound … Continue reading 10 Ways To Save Money To Help You Fight Inflation & Rising Costs Of Living
When we talk about financial independence, we spend almost all our time obsessing over the mechanics: asset allocation, withdrawal rates, and Monte Carlo simulations. But hitting your numbers is only half the battle. The human side of early retirement—how you handle your time, health, and relationships—is where the real challenge lies. In a reflective piece … Continue reading 8 Hard-Won Retirement Lessons from a 57-Year-Old Retiree to His 40-Year-Old Self
When analysing high-performing stocks or evaluating market opportunities, we often immerse ourselves in earnings reports, balance sheets, and macroeconomic trends. But every so often, the fundamental principles of business and wealth creation show up in the most unexpected places. A recent video by CNA Insider featured Keanu, a 15-year-old student who transformed a terrible $10 … Continue reading Pricing Power, Reinvestment, and Discipline: What a 15-Year-Old Barber Can Teach Us About Investing
