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I've tracked my portfolio on StocksCafe since 2016. Here's what it tracks, how I set it up, where it falls short, what it costs, and how a small slice of dividends can pay for it.

How SORA shapes Singapore REIT borrowing costs and your DPU, whichever way rates move. A plain-English guide to the debt mechanics, the yield spread vs SSB, and the REIT metrics worth watching.

I replaced the 15-year-old aircon system in our HDB apartment. This is what I learnt: when to repair or replace, what cheaper quotes leave out, what pipe jargon means, installation day, and how I saved up for it.

Our monthly Singapore expense report for September 2026. We paid about $4,500 for a new aircon system from our sinking fund, and it still made September our first shortfall month since February.

Are you overpaying for electricity in Singapore? Discover how to easily switch from the default SP Group tariff to the best fixed, discount-off-tariff, and time-of-use retail plans to save hundreds annually.

The Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) November 2026 issue pays 1.67% in the first year and a 2.45% average over 10 years, the highest 10-year average since July 2025. Here's how it compares, whether I'm putting fresh money in, and why I'm not recycling . ...

The banks now match YouTrip on the 0% FX fee. So what is it still good for in 2026? A multi-currency wallet that lets you lock in a rate ahead of a trip, and a free backup card for when your main card fails overseas.

Check out the new Chocolate Finance Visa Debit Card -- a travel-friendly option with zero FX fees, blockchain-based payments, and both digital & physical cards.