A Singapore Personal Finance Newsletter

For Singaporeans who'd rather think than be sold to.

Every week, I send one short email on CPF, Shield, HDB, or SRS — the way I wish someone had explained it to me a decade ago. No jargon. No pitches.

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Where this leads

Thinking starts with knowing where you're going.

Every email I send is pointed at one of three stages. Wherever you are, the next one will meet you there.

Stage 1

Financially Fit

Your money is organized. CPF optimized for retirement, the right insurance covering the right risks, debt under control, and an emergency fund that actually works.

Stage 2

Financially Independent

Passive income from CPF LIFE, dividends, and investments covers your essential expenses. You work because you want to — not because the next bill is coming.

Stage 3

Financially Free

Money is no longer the answer to every question. Wealth becomes time with people you love, choices that align with your values, and the impact you leave behind.

What You Get

More than a newsletter.

Subscribers get the weekly insights — plus the full toolkit, on the house.

Weekly Newsletter

Real Singapore examples — CPF top-ups, Shield Plan changes, HDB vs condo math, SRS tactics. About 5 minutes to read.

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Shield Plan Projector, Mortgage Calculator, ILP Analyzer, Retirement Planner, and more. All free. All in your browser — your numbers never leave it.

No Spam, Ever

One email a week. No sponsored sections, no affiliate spam, no selling your data. Unsubscribe with one click and we part as friends.

John Tan
About

Hey, I'm John.

I write about Singapore personal finance the way I wish someone had written it for me a decade ago — plainly, with real numbers, and without the jargon insurance and bank brochures love so much. If you've ever felt like the system was designed to confuse you, this newsletter is for you.

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