Finance & Money

Money is morally neutral

“Money is morally neutral. It does not, in and of itself, make you a bad person. It also does not, in and of itself, makes you a good person. You are who you are and the least important thing about you is what you have.” “What amount of money would

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Harry Tan Bankruptcy: Days Inn China & Tera Capital Singapore

Harry Tan, Days Inn China & Tera Capital – Singapore Bankruptcy If you wish to discuss or are privy to any information, kindly contact partner@thenewsavvy.com. From Wikipedia, Harry Tan is the “chairman and CEO of Days Inn China. He is also the founding principal of Tera Capital”. Frontier Group Days Inn

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Money vs Wealth

“The ability to do what you want, when you want, with who[m] you want, for as long as you want to, pays the highest dividend that exists in finance.” Think about what money and wealth are for. A critical distinction between being rich (having a high current income) and being

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What money is & isn’t

Money isn’t primarily a store of value. Money is a conduit of emotion and ego, carrying hopes and fears, dreams and heartbreak, confidence and surprise, envy and regret…

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Irving Kahn on Investing

108-year old investor Irving Kahn once said, “I would recommend that private investors tune out the prevailing views they hear on the radio, television and the internet. They are not helpful.” Kahn explained. “You must have the discipline and temperament to resist your impulses.”

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Freefalling markets: Greed & Fear

Markets are in freefall and spooking everyone. Amidst the gloom and doom, always remember the basic tenets of investing & finance. MANY people asked me what to do or what’s my view. It’s ALWAYS the same. The New Savvy has always advocated doing your own research & understanding your own temperament. 1.

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Endowus Ads

Why did Endowus choose this picture that I look half-asleep? Hopefully, my face didn’t scare you during your commute. This is probably how most people feel about personal finance – yawn-inducing, boring and… “please leave me alone”. If your 2021 resolution is to look at your finances and manage them

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