As I am typing this, markets are tanking around the world. My stock alerts come faster than I can reset them. My portfolio hit new lows everyday. It’s normal to panic and run. But like most situations in life, it may be better to pause and think before you act. It seems like the end…
Month: March 2020
“Be greedy when others are fearful”
Wise words from my shifu WB. Well, even he has to cancel his annual shareholders meeting in Omaha due to the Covid 19 situation. I have started deploying my $$$. My portfolio is down 30% currently but I suspect we have not seen the worst yet. Bought some bank and oil-related stocks to average down….
Demystifying the CPF Annual Limit
As mentioned in my previous posts, the CPF Annual Limit is $37,740. What I didn’t realise is that this amount is the absolute limit, that is, it includes any voluntary contribution to the MA. Since I am gainfully employed, my mandatory contributions (from both employer and employee) will already hit the AL. I used to…
A Sobering February
I didn’t manage to write any new post in February. I need to apologize for my tardiness. I went Down Under to visit a friend and his family in Sydney. Took advantage of the CNY holidays. Went to NZ South Island thereafter for 10 days. Everything started well enough. There were hints of the Covid…