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Articles by Joseph Gomez

An investing geek who’s tried it all—from Bogleheads to day trading to crypto—and lived to tell the tale.

Bitcoin-Halving
Crypto
What Is Bitcoin Halving, and Will It Take Prices to Another New High?
The next Bitcoin halving is projected to take place this week, around 19 April 2024. This major event can drastically affect the price of Bitcoin.  Whether you’re considering investing in...
2 hours ago
Robo-Advisor
Invest
Best Robo Advisors in Singapore—Syfe vs DBS vs StashAway
If you’re considering a robo advisor, you might be considered a “lazy investor”. Don’t worry; that’s nothing to be ashamed of. After all, with the number of hours Singaporeans spend...
12 April 2024
switch-electricity-provider
Budgeting
Should I Switch My Electricity Provider? 5 Most Common Questions About SP Group Answered
Remember when the Open Electricity Market (OEM) came into effect on 1 May 2019, and the streets were filled with salespeople trying to convince you to switch? If you’re like...
9 April 2024
Saxo-Trading
Invest
Saxo Investment Brokerage Review (2024): How to Invest Using SaxoTraderGO?
Saxo is one of my favourite brokers. I used it to invest in ETFs a few years ago because it always seemed professional and reputable. Also, the SaxoTraderGO platform is...
5 April 2024
invest-cpf
Invest
CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) – Everything You Need to Know About Investing with CPF
As someone who regularly invests, I’m not exactly a fan of CPF. My money ends up sitting in my Ordinary Account (OA), earning a measly 2.5% p.a. or up to...
2 April 2024
car-sharing-singapore
Budgeting
Best Car Sharing Singapore: GetGo, BlueSG, Tribecar Prices (2024)
I’m a car sharing addict. I’ve been using car sharing services for years to go on dates, run errands, and send the in-laws to the airport. With car sharing, you...
26 March 2024
Cryptocurrency in Singapore 7 Things to Know Before You Start Buying
Invest
Cryptocurrency in Singapore: 7 Things to Know Before You Start Buying
Yesterday (6 Mar 2024), Bitcoin reached an all-time high. And people are going a little crazy. 1 week prior to Bitcoin hitting its all-time high, Coinbase—an online platform for buying,...
7 March 2024
Which Investment Brokerage in Singapore is Best? Here’s How to Decide
Invest
Which Investment Brokerage in Singapore is Best? Here’s How to Decide
If you’re looking for a brokerage, congrats! It means you (hopefully) know how to start investing and are ready to enter the stock market and buy some shares. Before you...
13 February 2024
5 Best Regular Savings Plans in Singapore 2024: Invest With $100 a Month
Invest
5 Best Regular Savings Plans in Singapore 2024: Invest With $100 a Month
If you promised yourself that you would finally start investing in 2024, good on you. Before you begin this journey, remember that investing is easier than you think. It’s more...
30 January 2024
Interactive Brokers Singapore Review (2024): How Does It Fare Against Saxo Markets and Tiger Brokers?
Invest
Interactive Brokers Singapore Review (2024): How Does It Fare Against Saxo Markets and Tiger Brokers?
Whenever someone comes up with a list of the top 10 online brokers, you’re probably going to find Interactive Brokers (IBKR) up there at the top 3—and for good reason....
23 January 2024
GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up
Transportation
GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up
I’ve tried counting the number of times I’ve used GetGo over the past 2 years, but I gave up halfway—there were just too many in my booking history. Needless to...
Webull’s Wealth Management Tool and Regular Savings Plan—The Lazy Investor’s Dream Team?
Invest
Webull’s Wealth Management Tool and Regular Savings Plan—The Lazy Investor’s Dream Team?
If you’re not investing, your savings are kind of doomed. According to Channel NewsAsia, the rate of inflation is currently 3.4%. With our cash earning just 0.05% p.a. (in a...
TD Ameritrade Shuts Doors to Retail Clients—How to Transition to a New Broker
Invest
TD Ameritrade Shuts Doors to Retail Clients—How to Transition to a New Broker
We didn’t see that one coming. Seemingly out of nowhere, TD Ameritrade has decided to stop servicing retail clients in Singapore and focus on high-net-worth investors only. According to a...
23 October 2023
Our Writer Tested the CMC Markets Demo Account So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What He Thinks.
Invest
Our Writer Tested the CMC Markets Demo Account So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What He Thinks.
As a lifelong CFD trader, I’ve tested my fair share of trading platforms. My trading journey started on—you guessed it—MT4. This trusted platform is used mainly for executing trades. No...
No Platform, Inactivity, Settlement, or Custody fees—Is This The Brokerage We’ve All Been Waiting For?
Invest
No Platform, Inactivity, Settlement, or Custody fees—Is This The Brokerage We’ve All Been Waiting For?
I don’t know much about timing the market or complex chart patterns. But I know about brokerage fees. As a long-term, buy-and-hold type investor, I only focus on 2 things:...
webull-options-trading
Invest
5 Steps to Try Your Hand at Options Trading (Without Getting Burnt)
Beyond just trading regular ol’ stocks and shares, you may have heard of other ways to generate gains quicker, albeit with more risk involved—even if the market seems to be...
Woman standing in the middle of a bouldering gym
Fitness & Beauty
The Ultimate Guide to Bouldering in Singapore
Shouts of “allez, allez, allez” ring in my ears. I’m up on the wall, just one dyno away from sending my first Flux 1. With most of my body weight...
23 May 2023