In the last few articles, we learnt that it is hard to predict the markets and while it’s possible for some people to sometimes outperform the market, it is difficult to do so consistently. And the reason for this is because markets are efficient – it represents the information that millions of buyer and sellers […]
Imagine you have won a pair of limited-edition Nike sneakers in a lucky draw but want to sell it on Carousell. Since you are unaware of its real value, you set the price at $80. Someone who works at a Nike Shop who knows that it is worth at least $300 in the market, would […]
Some people think that investing is like gambling or buying lottery – to win you need to guess correctly and bet on the winning number(s). Some go the extra mile of compiling the past winning numbers so as to predict what the next set of winning numbers will be. Depending on your investment approach, this […]
In a recent survey of 1,000 Singaporeans by OCBC, 50% of respondents said that they do not have enough savings to last them at least 3 months of their monthly expenses. What this means is that in the event of a job loss, about half of us would need to find another source of income […]
Most of us would have witnessed the stunning spectacle of multicultural dance performances at our National Day Parade and been amazed at the fascinating displays of human synchrony. Some of us may even recall participating in the marching parades or being part of the squad that flipped flashcards from the stands during our youth. Although […]
When it comes to food, what is good for our health seldom taste or sound exciting. Think bitter gourd. On the contrary, food that whets our appetite is usually high in salt or sugar content which when not consumed in moderation, results in many different health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. […]
