WSJ: How to make a Spending Plan

It would seem that this topic is getting more and more relevant by the day. Here is a good introduction from Wallstreet Journal on how to structure your spending plan.
“Budget” might well be the dirtiest word in the financial language.
People hate budgets because budgets seem confining. Like diets, budgets are forever begun with grand intentions, […]


George Soros Interview for his new book: The New Paradigm for Financial Markets

I shall not mentioned much about this book but it should be interesting to fans of George Soros to hear a brief summary of his thoughts and ideas in these difficult times.
He Foresaw the End of an Era
By John Cassidy
The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What It Means
by George […]


Jim Jubak: Go for high yield stocks

I can’t say that right now it is the best time to invest in yield stocks but Jubak here describes the good valuation and fundamentals of why good high yielding stocks should be added in these times.
A glance at all 3 counters would show that actually their yield do not match up to what we […]


Nouriel Roubini: Barron’s Interview

Economist Nouriel Roubini have always come across as a perma-bear. He was especially critical during this economic crisis and forecast more problems to follow.
This is a long Barron’s interview with him and he shares his thoughts on this crisis and explains he is not a perma-bear.
LIKE THE EXHORTATIONS OF JEREMIAH TO THE NATION OF Israel […]


5 Big Winners in the banking crisis

In trouble times in one sector, there is bound to be losers. Likewise, there will be the winners, the sharks that take advantage of others’ pitiful plight to consolidate and expand their position. Such is the nature of business. Jubak here writes on 5 of the most likely winners.
Where there are losers, there are going […]


Are we paying too much for INSURANCE?

ONE thing is certain. Consumers are getting more discerning.

Take administrative officer Eng Lang Neo, 30. Last month, she had a baby girl. Her insurance agent called to see how she was doing.
At the same time, he discussed an education policy for the child.

It is a regular-premium endowment that bundles two policies: An investment for the […]


My Insurance Philosophy

Disclaimer: The writer is not a certified professional planner of any sort. All advise shown here are opinions based on the writers interaction with other parties and self-fact finding.  In no way should they be used as the only advice to make final decision. What works for the writer may not work for you.

Do seek […]