tim-phillips

Articles by Tim Phillips

Tim has spent over 15 years in the finance industry as an investment communications specialist with the likes of Schroders, The Motley Fool, and CGS International. He's passionate about helping people take control of their finances by building wealth through long-term investing and thinking more coherently on all things "money". He loves breaking down complex financial topics into content that’s informative and, most importantly, engaging.

Investment Outlook 2026: Key Trends and Opportunities to Watch
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Investment Outlook 2026: Key Trends and Opportunities to Watch
Despite the US kicking off a global tariff war and ongoing uncertainty around inflation in the world’s biggest economy, global stocks actually deliver...
23 January 2026
Singapore REITs: Are They Worth Buying Now?
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Singapore REITs: Are They Worth Buying Now?
Singapore REITs are back in the spotlight again. After spending a couple of years after the COVID-19 pandemic being hated on, they are starting to sho...
20 January 2026
3 Best Singapore Air Miles Cards for Online Shopping
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3 Best Singapore Air Miles Cards for Online Shopping
In the world of credit cards, we tend to be bombarded with choice. That’s no more true than in the air miles credit card space in Singapore, where the...
10 December 2025
A 33-Year-Old Asked Reddit How to Invest—Here’s What We’d Tell Him Instead
Opinion
A 33-Year-Old Asked Reddit How to Invest—Here’s What We’d Tell Him Instead
No financial literacy skills? Many people on Reddit are looking for advice on how to think about their finances. We take a look at one such thread.
24 October 2025
TikTok Finance Trends Singaporeans Are Copying—Useful or Dangerous?
Opinion
TikTok Finance Trends Singaporeans Are Copying—Useful or Dangerous?
In the digital world, we can get information almost instantaneously. The rise of the Internet around 2 decades ago (I remember using MSN Messenger, wh...
1 September 2025
What ILPs Get Wrong About Investing (And What I Do Instead)
Opinion
What ILPs Get Wrong About Investing (And What I Do Instead)
As the old joke in Singapore goes, if you’ve ever gotten a random phone call/WhatsApp message from your schoolmate–that you haven’t spoken to you in y...
25 June 2025
Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Buy UCITS ETFs
Opinion
Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Buy UCITS ETFs
If you're investing for the long term and also Singaporean, here are some top reasons why you should buy UCITS ETFs listed in Europe.
2 June 2025
How Can Singaporeans Get Investment Exposure to India?
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How Can Singaporeans Get Investment Exposure to India?
In case you haven’t noticed, the 2 biggest economies in the world–the US and China–are locked in a heated “tit-for-tat” tariff war. Unfortunately, it’...
22 May 2025
Best Singapore Credit Cards For Agoda Promotions (2025)
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Best Singapore Credit Cards For Agoda Promotions (2025)
Unlock maximum savings on Agoda with the best credit cards for Singaporeans. Compare cashback and miles rewards from OCBC, UOB, Maybank, DBS and more to get the best hotel booking deals.
20 May 2025
Tariffs, Trump, Inflation, and Market Crashes: What’s Going On?
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Tariffs, Trump, Inflation, and Market Crashes: What’s Going On?
So, I’m not sure if anyone's noticed (if you haven't, where have you been?!), but President Trump has just decided to slap trade tariffs on, well, pre...
9 April 2025