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Your First IPO ✅ What’s next? An expert-curated portfolio 

Participating in an IPO is an exciting step in your investment journey.  Whether this was a first step or one of many, you might end up with a chuck on money letf in your wallet due to oversubscription and now you’re wondering, “What can I do with that money?” That’s why we thought we’d highlight […]

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Keeping your Money Safe with a Stabilization Fund

Imagine you’re trying out a new restaurant. Now, picture if the restaurant promised that if you didn’t enjoy your meal, you could get your money back. Sounds like that can’t go wrong either way right? A stabilization fund in investing works a bit like that promise. How Does a Stabilization Fund Work? When a company […]

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A Discounted ticket: What are rights issues?

When a listed company wants to raise money, they sometimes give their existing shareholders an exclusive free right to buy more stocks (aka shares) at a cheaper price—rights issues Think of it like a discounted ticket. This is usually used as an incentive to encourage shareholders to invest more money in the company.  The rights […]

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Does risk-free investing exist?

Is the search for a risk-free investment truly a mirage? A chase after an illusion you’ll never reach? Even though no investment is 100% risk-free, the good news is there are some you can call *almost* risk-free. These *almost* risk-free investments are called fixed income securities.  Before we start – what is risk? When it […]

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Treasuries— Is lending the government the safe investment you’ve been looking for?

What are Treasuries? Think of treasuries as IOUs [I owe you], or promise-to-pay notes from the government. The government borrows money from people, just like you might borrow money from a friend – and in return, they promise to pay you back with interest on a specific date (aka the maturity date of the treasury). […]

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Dollar cost averaging—Is it better to invest regularly?

What’s Dollar-Cost Averaging?  If you were to receive a large inheritance one day and decide to invest that money in the stock market, would you dump that amount in one go or would it make more sense to break the chunk up into smaller amounts and invest a certain amount regularly over time?  By investing […]

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7 money lessons from ‘The Richest Man in Babylon’

Published in 1926, “The Richest Man in Babylon” is a personal finance classic. The book went to light almost a century ago, yet its teachings are still as relevant as ever. The timeless book follows the journey of Arkad from being a man with a humble background to becoming the richest man in the ancient […]

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4 ways to make passive income

Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck and looking for ways to create a passive income stream? Well, you’re in luck because this article will go over some proven methods for creating a passive income stream that can help you achieve financial goals. Buckle up.  If you don’t know what passive income is, read […]

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How to adjust your budget after inflation

During uncertain times, it is important to have a plan on how to navigate. In the art of war, the great San Tzu says “Plan for what is difficult while it is easy.” In other words, you need to take an action before things get bad. But, this article is not about war tactics. It’s […]

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Passive income: Explained

Imagine you’re sitting on the couch watching Netflix while making money. Sounds unrealistic, yeah? But this is not far from reality – you can make some money without exerting much effort, and that’s my friend what we call passive income. What is passive income? Passive income is a regular stream of money that requires little […]

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