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How the Economic Machine Works
This is pretty awesome. Check out this video which explains the last 10 years of the US economy in a lovely animated cartoon with …
Why Big Market Drops Don’t Scare Me
As you know, I love making fun of people who get overly stressed about tiny things. Don’t we all know someone like that? For example: the …
The Surprising Truth About How Singaporeans Get Rich
Discovered a surprising fact from a Forbes blog post, titled Singaporeans Are The Fastest In The World To Become Millionaires: While the …
Why You Won’t Win If You Don’t Lose
So I was having a coffee after lunch, telling lame jokes and showing my colleagues stupid movie trailer parodies on YouTube. A friend and I …
How To Hack Your Mental Accounting
Answer these two scenarios as honestly as you can Would you walk for 20 minutes in the sun to save $10 on a $20 iPhone cover? Would you …
But Where Do I Start?
Every month, I get dozens of emails asking me how to get started in investing or in personal finance in general. Check it out: First of …
Passive Investing: Why It Rocks When You’re Young
My second MoneySmart guestpost is up! This time, I talk about three reasons why passive investing is the PERFECT strategy for young, …
What the Slow-Carb Diet Taught Me About Saving
(I know what you’re thinking, but this isn’t one of those “I ate less so I saved money!!!” posts. Read on. ;)) I’m standing in the …