Interview with Keith De Souza – 938 Live and Paul HO, Erwin Kho – iCompareLoan.com Image Image Credits: Paul HO (iPhone 6 Plus), Keith De Souza 938 Live, Erwin Kho and Paul HO from iCompareLoan.com Paul Ho and Erwin Kho talks about Investing in Geylang Properties, the financing of Geylang Properties. Paul Promises to talk [&hellip The post Listen to 938 LIVE about Geylang Properties appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

If you’re a new landlord, you might be in a rush to find tenants. And if you have a mortgage, it might be a life-and-death situation. By all means, move fast to cover your property costs; but remember that, if you neglect the small details over several years, it can cost you a fair bit. [&hellip The post 5 ways that new landlords forget to maximise their returns appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

In a previous post, I shared about the three things that investors should avoid when making investment in any REIT. But knowing what to avoid might not intuitively translate to knowing what to search for when investing in REITs. Thus, I want to highlight four important characteristics that ideal REIT investments need to possess before […]

By Angeline C, iCompareLoan.com How much cash do I need for a condominium downpayment? This is the question many often asks. Checklist: Should you invest in property? Cost of investing Which property to invest in? When is a good time to invest? When to sell? Costs of selling Image Credits: Paul HO, Geylang Shophouses, iCompareLoan.com [&hellip The post Ultimate Guide to Property Investing in Singapore appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

District 10 is among Singapore’s most coveted neighborhoods, as it places the modern metropolitan lifestyle close to natural verdure. Apart from featuring opulent residences, it boasts of trendy restaurants, celebrity hangouts, a forest reserve, and the highest hill in the country. The strategic location also allows for ease in travel to any point on the [&hellip The post A Desirable District 10 Address: d’Leedon appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

The number of times the average person takes a home loan, in their entire life, is probably one. Two if they’re lucky enough to upgrade. That means most people know as much about home loans as a colour-blind ah beng knows about modern art paintings, and they’re easy to mislead. Don’t be one of them. [&hellip The post 5 secrets your mortgage banker seldom tells you about your home loan appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

When buying cheaper old leasehold, you should expect to incur more expenses in the long-term. Anyone who holds a property on leasehold, they have to protect it or otherwise it reverts to the property owner, freeholder, leaving him/her empty. People who have lived on a property for many years have an option to renew the ... […]

Currency markets movements are getting even slower as we head deeper into summer, exactly as I’ve been warning you over the last several weeks. However, this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to profit as long as we’re careful and patient. That’s because there are some very interesting long term trades worth investigating right now. I’ll discuss […]

Heading into the month of July, many of you will be completing the ‘last leg’ of your education journey (let’s not forget the government’s push for lifelong learning though). For some of you, it might be the first time you are managing your personal finances. You might find yourself clueless about the DOs and DON’Ts. […]

Paul Ho (iCompareLoan.com) 11 July 2017.   What comes to mind when you hear the word Geylang?   For many, it’s the fruit stalls (Durians), great food and for others, it’s more about the traditional side of what Geylang is famously known for, especially at night.   In the run up of the property prices and [&hellip The post Geylang Property Transformation: How to get a Geylang Property Loan appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

Ryan Ong, iCompareLoan.com 08 July 2017 You know what’s more annoying that being broke? Being broke while sitting on a pile of gold. If you think that doesn’t happen, try asking a retiree with no income, but a $1.6 million condo that she can’t sell. The good news is, there’s a solution to that: What [&hellip The post When should you use a home equity loan instead of selling? appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

One out of 10 Singaporean is a millionaire. Singapore is a rich country indeed. Despite living in such a wealthy country, many people are still living paycheck-to-paycheck without proper financial planning. Many working adults are simply too busy with work that they have no time to take care of their own finances. They only think […]

Paul Ho (iCompareLoan.com) 25 June 2017. Is standard chartered bank in Singapore a local bank or a foreign bank? Many people are often asking me this question. I guess the question they are trying to get at is, “Is the bank safe?”, “Is it a big and strong bank?”. Standard Chartered bank was and still is very [&hellip The post Standard Chartered Bank – Is it local or foreign? appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

If you’re looking for a comfortable but affordable home, consider Martin Place Residences. It stands on parcels 2 through 6 of Martin Place in River Valley, within a prime location of Singapore’s ninth district. The freehold development by FCL Land was completed in 2011, and offers over three hundred residential units through its twin 33-storey [&hellip The post Why Move to Martin Place Residences? appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

A credit card is a loan that grants the cardholder a line of credit to make purchases, without requiring any collateral. There are a lot of factors that have to be considered in selecting a credit card, and choosing the right card means finding one that is the most suitable for you. The draw of [&hellip The post How To Choose A Credit Card appeared first on iCompareLoan Resources. […]

Without having to spend an arm and a leg for it. Our friends at BIGScribe are holding their inaugural Investors Exchange. They aim to gather the best retail investing practitioners in Singapore and have them openly share about their investing concepts. How Investing Works Here is a simplified explanation; A) Business owners list their companies […]

I first met Eng Beng when he covered my story on Pioneer magazine. Despite being acquaintances on Facebook, we did not keep in touch after the interview. Some time this year I saw his update on Facebook, a picture of him with former Minister Mah Bow Tan. I went on to read his story. I […]

A month has already gone by in 2017. We are left with 11 months to achieve what we have set out to achieve for the year. How many of us are still keeping to our new year’s resolutions?  What’s your theme for the year? Mine isn’t about losing weight or having a 5.0 GPA in … More 2017 Theme – Storytelling […]

The date was 1 January 2016. Never had I known that the decision I made that night would make such a big difference to my whole year! I recall it was an absolutely random decision on that day to go countdown at Clarke Quay with my friend. Not knowing exactly what we were going to … More How Resolute Are You On Your Resolutions? […]

I’ve never really fully comprehended about the importance of putting ourselves out there until a myriad of opportunities actually happened to me. I hope this writing serves as a message to youths to put themselves out there and reap the benefits of standing up for something and to be passionate about something at least once … More Putting Ourselves Out Ther […]

I attended InvestFair yesterday at Suntec. The last I went was 2 years ago and opened a number of brokerage account to get their freebies.This time just went to there and see what has changed.The crowd was quite normal but definitely not as huge as IT Show.The highlight of the event would be popular speakers […] The post Singapore InvestFair 2016 (picture & video) appeared first on Singapore Investment (Investing) | Value Investing. […]

​Friday, 29 July 2016​Maybe you just started your investing journey.​You'd like to find someone to discuss about investing but no one in your family and friends share the same interest as you.It can be hard to walk this journey alone. Below are the popular stock investing sites you can visit .(The below is based on […] The post Top 4 Singapore Share Investing Forums (+1 FB group) For Stock Discussion appeared first on Singapore Investment […]

​Sun, 17 July 2016​This is insane.It will save you TON of hours and effort, you probably have a time where​ you wonder what are highest dividend yield stocks or cheapest valuation stocks in SGX.Or if you are a big blue chips or REITs' lover then you probably want to have a snapshot of each of their fundamental data […] The post 5 SGX Pre-screened Fundamental Data set for You!~ appeared first on Singapore […]

​Tuesday, 12 July 2016Do you know what Net Net is?*Hint*: A stock valuation technique created by the father of Value Investing, Benjamin Graham. Famously known as the teacher of Warren Buffett.​And you might wonder:How much returns can I make on this stock-picking strategy?How did it perform throughout the decade?How did it fare during previous market crash?Is it […] The post How To Survive A Market Meltdown With Dividend Paying Net Net Stocks appeared first on […]

Beginner's Series For Stock Investing 1. How To: Buy & Invest Shares In Singapore Market For Beginner (This post)2. ​Guide & How-to: SGX Central Depository (CDP) Account In Singapore3. ​How To: Open A Stock Trading A/C (With 4 Brokerage Firms)4. ​Top 4 Singapore Share Investing Forums (+1 FB group) For Stock Discussion5. ​5 SGX Pre-screened Fundamental […] The post How To: Buy & Invest Shares In Singapore Market For Beginner appeared first on […]

Tue, 28 June 2016​If you are not going to open a brokerage account, skip this article because I don't want it to bore you to death.If you are thinking of opening one then you might probably have thought of:"What are the requirements to open a stock trading account?""I'm going down to their office and what should […] The post How To: Open A Stock Trading A/C (With 4 Brokerage Firms) appeared first on Singapore Investment (Investing) | Value Investing. […]

Sat, 25 June 2016 You heard you need a SGX CDP account before you can start buying stocks or selling in Singapore stock exchange.If you are wondering:"What is a CDP securities account?""How do I open one and apply for online CDP?""What is the cost and fees for stocks transaction and shares transfer?""I have forgotten my CDP account […] The post Guide & How-to: SGX Central Depository (CDP) Account In Singapore appeared first on Singapore Investment (Investing) | Value […]

Thursday, 15 June 2016IYou probably have heard it.SCB announced their upcoming $10 minimum commission starting from 1st August 2016 onward. There are no changes to its brokerage rate and custody fee. Standard Chartered Online Trading 1 Aug 2016: Brokerage Fee 0.20% remains the same but now with $10 Min. Com. unless you are a Priority Banking […] The post Standard Chartered Online Trading 2016: ‘No $200K, Pay $10/Trade’ appeared first on Singapore Investment (Investing) | […]

A couple of days back, I received a phone call from an old lady who introduced herself as representing HSBC bank, trying to convince me to sign up for a credit card. It’s just normal everyday marketing, but for some reason, I decided not to hang up immediately and say that I wasn’t interested. Instead, … More My Rant on Credit Cards […]

Before you read this article I want to make a couple of things clear. There is no ‘magic pill’ when it comes to trading Forex. The key is long term consistency otherwise you get eaten alive. Forget about making 20% per month. It isn’t going to happen. You’ll be worth half a billion in 6 […]

So you’re finally ready to move out and buy your own home. It can be a mite intimidating to go into this, especially if you don’t know much about the process. Here are a few handy pointers to make your home buying experience the best one ever. Steps for Simplifying the Process Use a property portal. ... […]

It’s always good to talk about dreams and goals with someone who shares the same passion as you do. Recently this thought struck me while I was having a discussion with my friend. “Why are people so afraid to fail?” What is the price of failure? I feel that too many of us do not … More A Letter To Youths: The Price Of Failur […]

After working on Wall Street as a trader for 23 years, and managing private client accounts for the past 13 years,  I’ve seen a number of miracles happen over time. One of my biggest win’s early in my trading career, was a trade back in 1982. So starting with just a paltry $8,000 to my name, I […]

While it’s true that opportunities lie everywhere, especially in the stock market, I write this to remind myself to stop passing up opportunities when I see a good deal come by. Today marks the day I broke the momentum of watching the ships sail by! Awhile back I actually did extensive research on companies, seeking … More The Investing Sin Of Omission […]

Yup, I did. Technically. I got my M.BA for free. I thought it would make for an interesting post, so I’ll share how it all came about! Someone reading this might just benefit from this post as well! (I’m hoping it’s you!) Instead of visiting relatives on this festive season, here I am, scrolling through … More How I Got My M.BA For Fr […]

On Monday, February 8th I told 419 traders to go long on EURUSD. Watch the video below to find out why… To get my 21 Power Strategies for free CLICK HERE. […]

Since I last wrote What’s Your Valuation? I begun thinking deeper and started getting more inspirations to continue to write on the idea that we should view ourselves as assets as well, and not just stocks. This led me to think about how to better improve myself. Previously I wrote about how must focus on our … More If You Were A Stock, Would You Invest? […]

With the recent beating of the markets, I’m sure your portfolio isn’t the only thing that’s getting affected. Your self-image is as well. We subscribe to the idea that “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” but have we failed to apply that in ourselves? Are we allowing our networth to determine what our … More What’s Your Valuation? […]

Today I’d like to tell you about a currency pair that’s flying well under the radar even though I believe it has the potential to move at least 500 pips very, very soon. And if it really gets moving … 1,500 pips or better. That’s the kind of move that can add another zero to […]

One of the greatest lessons I’ve personally learnt was from Rickmers Maritime. I wrote about it back in 23 November 2014 here, back when Rickmers was trading at around $0.30. Took a detailed look especially into the distribution policy, and found that dividend policy mandates that it can only distribute to the maximum of USD$0.006. … More Learning Point: It Pays To Read The Fine Prints […]

After working on Wall Street for 23 years, and managing private client accounts for the past 13 years, I’ve seen a number of miracles happen over time.And another miracle is about to unfold.At one point, in the near future, the dollar is going to collapse. I guarantee it and I’ll prove it.Wait! Put down your […]

In this video entitled, “Why The Market Is Like A Magician”, I explain how the current price action in AUDUSD is distracting traders from its true intent. I also go on record about where this market is headed NOW… could be a 700-800 pip move… If you want to receive my 21 Power Strategies, then click […]

I’d like to alert you to another very special trading setup I’m seeing right now. I think AUDUSD could potentially move 500 to 1000 pips, or possibly even more over the next several weeks. And yes — that’s despite its horrific recent downtrend. I’m not a contrarian trader automatically, by the way. In fact, I’m […]

I’d like to alert you to a very exciting trade setup I’m seeing. One that could deliver 1,000 pips — or more — over the next several weeks in my very humble trader’s opinion. These type of opportunities don’t come along very often. They can take a long time to set up ‘just right’. But […]

My friend Peter just blew his account. After spending $15,000 on Forex courses, $10,000 on coaching, and losing $5,000 to a scam broker (InvesttechFX) – he was ready to call it quits. After all of that, he decided to give it one last try. He bought an Expert Advisor (EA, also known as a trading […]

GE 2015 Results – Singapore General Election     GRC / SMC in Singapore GE 2015 Results – 11 Sep 2015 Aljunied GRC WP PAP 69,929 50.95% 67,317 49.05% Ang Mo Kio GRC PAP RP 135,115 78.63% 36,711 21.37% Bukit Batok SMC PAP SDP IND 18,204 72.99% 6,585 26.40% 150 0.60% Bukit Panjang SMC PAP ... […]

Property Stocks Singapore List – 27 Aug 2015 Property Stocks Singapore List Based on Dividend Yield Rate In Descending Order. Company Name Code Industry Mkt. Cap.in S$ mm Tot. Rev.in S$ mm P/E Div. Yld.in % LHN Limited 41O Real Estate Management and Development 47 94.3 4.615 769.23 Croesus Retail Trust S6NU Real Estate Management ... […]

GE 2015 Singapore on 11 Sept 2015 With GE 2015 Singapore been announced today, all eligible Singaporeans will have to vote for our next Singapore Government on 11 September 2015. At the same time, we can also enjoy another long weekend as this important poll day will be our public holiday. Yes! Which constituency do you belong? ... […]

Executive Condo Singapore, A Better Investment For Singaporeans? Executive Condo Singapore‘s income ceiling requirement may be likely to be announced to be lifted up during 23 Aug 2015 or tonight SG50 National Day Rally Speech by PM Lee. The possible rise in such EC’s income ceiling cap may be ranged from $2000-3000 to reach up to ... […]

AUD SGD | Weakest Aussie Dollar Opportunity In 2016-2017 AUD SGD Opportunity is getting near to us in 2016-2017. There are a few happy things for me to look forward to when AUD vs SGD is estimated to be the weakest in this decade. Not only local commenters from Australia mentioned that Australia currency will slide further ... […]

Masters of Wealth By Robert Kiyosaki Masters of Wealth Singapore by Robert Kiyosaki will be presented live in Singapore and Malaysia. Robert Kiyosaki has quoted that “I predict the BIG BUST will come by 2016. For those who are PREPARED, theFUTURE is VERY BRIGHT!“. This is enlightening to us as property investors. Why i said his ... […]

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Lizzie Velásquez  (born on March 13, 1989) who is tagged as the world’s most ulgiest woman is an American motivational speaker and author. She suffers from a rare congenital disease which, among other symptoms, impedes her from accumulating body fat. This condition resulted in bullying during her childhood and early youth and ultimately inspired her to take ... […]