Finally, my interview with The Financial Coconut on my life story is finally up on Youtube. For those people who are not into podcasts which I did earlier, you could probably watch this video to gain more perspectives from the roller coaster ride of my financial journey and why minimalism is the ultimate achievement for…
Dave’s experience at the recent CPF Digital Festival 2022
Recently, I was very fortunate to have another opportunity to share about my personal experience with CPF at their biggest digital event this year. I shared about how CPF helps me navigate through my financial challenges at different life stages which includes purchasing a flat with my parents and funding my sister’s tertiary education in…
Dave’s first experience in a live webinar with CPF and why CPF forms a solid foundation towards building his financial house
Frankly speaking, when I was first invited as a panel speaker for this CPF Webinar, I didn’t realize that I will be going down to their office physically until I received their email just one week prior. I initially thought that I will just be doing my sharing over Zoom as that is what most…
Dave will share his real life experience with CPF in this upcoming CPF Webinar – 7th Sep 2022 (Wed) @ 7pm
As I look back into my relationship with CPF as both self-employed and employee, I did have quite a number of encounters whereby CPF did help me and my family navigate through various financial challenges throughout our lives. I do understand there are still certain stigma of the system but I guess the perception has…
Do you want to live your life by default or by design – The concept of Mini Retirement
Recently, I had a conversation with a good friend of mine who just came back from his hometown after spending almost a year with his dad. His dad is having some old age-related health issues and might not be able to function like in the past. My good friend who is in his mid-forties, married…
Dave’s Life story revealed – How Does One Go From A 6-Figure Debt To Financial Independence
Recently, I had an opportunity to share my life story on a podcast by The Financial Coconut. They had located me through this blog and thought that the topic on minimalism and financial independence might appeal to their listeners. As I was preparing for the podcast, I reflected on my life journey and it became rather emotional…
Define your own Financial Independence Day!
On 4th July, Americans celebrated Independence Day. A little historical snippet of this day – back on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence to announce the separation of the colony from the Kingdom of Great Britain. In a way, it was kind of similar to Singapore becoming an…
Minimalist in the City – How we executed our “Great Resignation”
Do you feel like your current job lacks meaning or purpose? Is it in line with your values? Do you feel like your current workplace is toxic? Does WFH removes part of the office politics? Do you prefer a hybrid working arrangement? Would that solve the work-life balance equation that you crave for? Do you…
Minimalist in the City – Living in the “Now”
Did you realise your mind are constantly engaged even though its about time to sleep or even while having lunch with your friend? Did you realise that you are still checking your work phone on a weekend or while on a holiday? Did you realise that you are constantly waiting for the next email or…
Does planning for your retirement early ease your anxiety about the future?
Have you been worried about losing your job? Have you been worried about when your next paycheck will come in? Have you been worried about the rising cost of living and healthcare? Have you been worried about both your physical and mental health? Have you been constantly worried about not having enough money for retirement…