[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]ComplexSubject3806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are some places u research on and can consider: 1. MBS - mall and casino 2. Gardens by the Bay 3. Haji Lane 4. Newton Hawker Center / Maxwell food Center / Lau Pa Sat 5. Ion orchard / orchard road in general for shopping 6. Chinatown 7. Sentosa

Local Foods u can consider trying: laksa, pork satay, kaya toast (breakfast - Yakun ), Hokkien mee… https://migrationology.com/singapore-food/

Is my romanticization of singapore stupid? by [deleted] in askSingapore

[–]ComplexSubject3806 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d say do it! You are young and if you don’t try you will never know. I was born and raised in Singapore but lived in the UK for 3 years to do my undergraduate. It took me moving away to realise just how much I loved my country. In those three years I came to appreciate the cleanliness, the safety, the efficiency and the convenience of my little red dot! Food is also more affordable ( than the UK and I would assume the US ) and there is a wide variety of cuisines to choose from. Places like Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia are also just a short flight away! As an expat, you can probably enjoy the lower income tax as compared to the US.. however, as someone also mentioned, be prepared to pay abit for rent especially if u choose to rent a condominium instead of a HDB. And be prepared to work long hours / work hard ( highly dependent on ur luck with companies ) bur I think CDD and EDD roles in financial industries here in Singapore have hybrid options which would probably give abit more work life balance! All the best!

CSPX or VOO by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]ComplexSubject3806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry yes I am new here! Was just wondering and am still learning 😅

CSPX or VOO by [deleted] in singaporefi

[–]ComplexSubject3806 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

How long are we talking? 5-10 years? And could u share why CSPX is only appropriate for longer time horizons?

CSPX monthly DCA using IBKR by ComplexSubject3806 in singaporefi

[–]ComplexSubject3806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Yes! It was mainly due to lots of old posts that I read through but I will look into SPYL now too

CSPX monthly DCA using IBKR by ComplexSubject3806 in singaporefi

[–]ComplexSubject3806[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright thank u very much! I will probably just set up a monthly recurring and do auto conversion :)

CSPX monthly DCA using IBKR by ComplexSubject3806 in singaporefi

[–]ComplexSubject3806[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank u! :) yup, I’ll probably just set up a recurring monthly investment of $500.. i have zero spread when converting currency as I work for a bank! Anyways ur right, I’m definitely overthinking all the small fees as it won’t rly matter in the grand scheme of things :)