How to buy ETFs from Malaysia and Singapore?

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By periodically investing in an index fund, the know-nothing investors can actually outperform most investment professionals.- Warren Buffett Indexing is boring and only for lazy investors, some argue. After making numerous mistakes in the stock market, I decided to do index funds investing. Unfortunately for Malaysians, low-cost index funds are… Continue Reading

How to make more happiness from your money?

“Money can buy a shitload of happiness — just nothing you can’t ever live without.”― Quentin R. Bufogle I started to realize the importance of money when I was young. The days when I woke up at night worrying about money were still vivid in my memory. The older I become,… Continue Reading

Physicians’ Untold Stories #4

Physicians’ Untold Stories #2

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” This post was first published in my Facebook HERE. The Year 2018 An 18-year-old boy came to see me with his mother due to coughing for 2 weeks associated with fever. After history taking, physical examination, blood test and imaging,… Continue Reading

Why can’t we make enough money?

why can't we make enough money?

Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit-George Carlin According to Greek mythology, Sisyphus, a king in Corinth, was punished by Death due to his deceitfulness to push an immense boulder up on a steep hill. He found the… Continue Reading

Physicians’ Untold Stories #3

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“A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. A life spent at home is safe, but that is not the purpose of living.” This Facebook post was first published HERE on 22 February 2021. You can read other physicians’ untold stories HERE and… Continue Reading

Monthly Financial Update Jan 21

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“I have an income nearly sufficient for my wants (no one’s income is ever quite sufficient, you know).”-Anthony Hope Yes, I am saving as usual to achieve my financial independence but the month of January is always depressing because I don’t get any dividend from any of Malaysian or Singaporean… Continue Reading

You just need to be consistent to be a pro!

You just need to be consistent to be a pro!

“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson I used to help my uncle to plant pineapples when I was 11 years old. He paid me MYR 1 (USD 25 cent) weekly to help him on his pineapples… Continue Reading

How to avoid a scam like my first investment scam?

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“Show me a universal life manual and I will show you a ready-made scam.Life is spontaneous. Live and learn.”– Magnus Nwagu Amudi Always remember the number one universal rule for investment- never lose your money! And yes- rule number two- remember rule number one. As I have written in my previous… Continue Reading

Why do I think simplicity is king in investing?

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“Wall Street is the only place that people ride to in a Rolls-Royce to get advice from those who take the subway.” If you are my regular blog reader, you should have known by now I invest regularly in ETFs via Interactive brokers. My investing strategy is simple, I hold… Continue Reading

Physicians’ Untold Stories #2

Physicians’ Untold Stories #2

“Live neither in the past nor in the future, but let each day’s work absorb your entire energies and satisfy your widest ambition.” — Sir William Osler, FRS, FRCP This Facebook post first posted in my Facebook on 21/01/2021 HERE. You can read another physician’s story HERE. The year 2013 11:00am… Continue Reading