The long-awaited interest rate cut is finally here and what a cut it was! - a 50 basis point cut that took the market slightly by surprise.
The decision lowers the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75% - 5%. In addition to this reduction, the committee's dot plot shows the equivalent of 50 more basis points of cuts by year-end, another full percentage point in cuts by the end of 2025 and a half point in 2026. In all, the Fed's dot ...

Have u heard? They are increasing the public transport price again Considering walking or cycling to save moolah and reduce carbon footpront
1. High electric bills due to climate change causing hot weather which results in more usage of aircons Solution: Try to buy electrical appliances with at least 4✓ using climate vouchers courtesy of the government Stack it with CDC supermarket vouchers if u still haven't use it
Never pay full price, add items to ...

Many people like to plan their getaways during long weekends due to public holidays but I’m the exception. I prefer to travel during off-peak periods as I dread long queues (like when crossing over to Johor), large crowds and the air fares and accommodation will be cheaper. What do I do then during long weekends?
I think it is important to take breaks to recharge our batteries but it doesn’t have to be away from home. Catching up on dramas and books while munching on healthy sn...

The world is now waiting for the Feds to officially announce rate cut. US Treasuries and Bond funds are known to offer stable rates in times of uncertainy as history shows possibility of a recession following rate cuts.
As quoted from Moomoo:
“The increasing risk of a U.S. recession has led to a widening of spreads on investment-grade bonds. However, the overall performance has remained steady, benefiting from the decline in U.S. Treasury yields and continuous fun...

Hello Mooers!
As May 2024 fades into memory, we reflect on a market landscape that was as electrifying as it was unpredictable. Starting with the annual information imparted at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' meeting, where Warren Buffett continued to champion the art of value investing, the month soon picked up momentum with the resurgence of "Meme Stocks," reminding us of the potential influence and associated volatility of trading moveme...

I don’t shop online as much as I used to in my youth. At that time, e-commerce was not that developed in Singapore but Amazon was already a name to be reckoned with in the US with locals starting threads to share deals during its sales and package forwarding service was fast taking off to feed the burgeoning consumer demand for shopping overseas. I would scour ebay and Amazon for items to add to my collection. I was intimately familiar with the airmail rates for USPS.
Now I’m past...