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How My Parents’ Generation retired Comfortably (and why their strategy still works today)
Watching my parents’ generation retire comfortably gave me a strong understanding on the formula to build a dream retirement life with modest resources. My mom is comfortably retired. So are her friends. They travel multiple times a year, often beyond South East Asia. Some still work, but only to pass time, not to survive. What’s interesting is this: They come from diverse backgrounds. Some have never even earned more than $5,000/month throughout their working lives. The thin

Janice Yip
Jan 46 min read


The 4 Levers That Determine Retirement Readiness
Ever wondered why some people thrive in retirement while others struggle to meet that million dollar retirement number? Today, I want to...

Janice Yip
Jan 10, 20255 min read


Are you adopting A 'Rojak' Approach to Your Retirement?
Rojak in Malay means mixture. In the Singapore context, it refers to a salad dish tossed with fruits and vegetables that reflects...

Janice Yip
Sep 28, 20246 min read


Why Most People Are Doing Retirement Planning Wrongly
If you are thinking of starting your retirement, most likely your train of thought is you are prepared to set aside $xxxx/month to get...

Janice Yip
Jun 9, 20245 min read


Are you Confusing Wealth Preservation Tools with Wealth Accumulation Tools?
"The return is too low." This is the common concern raised when proposing wealth preservation options to clients. Very often this...

Janice Yip
Apr 27, 20244 min read


Your Retirement Number - Pitfalls To Consider
Recently I met a client who told me he needs $5000/month for his retirement income. So I asked him, how did he derive this figure? He...

Janice Yip
Jan 7, 20243 min read


Things to know when considering an Endowment
Do take note of these commonly overlooked details when deciding which endowment plan to take up. Endowment plans are typically known by...

Janice Yip
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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