
GYC Insights
Articles on real-life financial issues written to educate and enlighten.
Christmas Sales!
Shoppers flock excitedly to sales, hoping to get coveted goods at a lower price. Why don't investors approach stock market sales the same way?
Do You Have Enough Money to Stop Working?
How can you find out if you can afford to stop working?
How Non-Financial Factors Can Affect Your Retirement Happiness
What does it take to be happy in retirement?
Don't Mix Up Wants and Goals
If your only goal in investing is making more money, you are setting yourself up for failure.
Why you need to keep calm in turbulent markets
Markets may seem scary right now, but there is no need to panic.
Don't Leave Home Without It!
Travel insurance is vital for those of us travelling overseas. Here are some things to look for.
Investing, Like Life, Is Always Uncertain
Investing is inherently uncertain. As in life, you will never be able to know exactly what will happen, but that should not stop you from investing.
Jumping Into The Deep End
There will never be a perfect time to invest, so take a deep breath and jump right in.
Winter is Coming
There are signs that the more than 30-year bond bull market is finally turning.
Is studying hard the key to investment success?
We are all familiar with the mantra that if we study hard, we will be able to do well. But is this also true for investing?
Doomsday warnings - what should you do?
The financial news is full of shocking pronouncements of doom. Should you be worried yet?
What Wine Can Teach Us About Investing
A great number of variables play a part in determining whether a wine will turn out to be great, good, or mediocre. Similar levels of care are also critical to good investment outcomes.
Children Can Teach You About Money
Having children forces you to reconsider the ways you spend your money.
Is Early Retirement a Realistic Expectation?
Is early retirement an unrealistic goal for most people? Here are some steps you can take to bring it within your reach.
Investing in Property - Things to Consider
Before you jump on the investment property bandwagon, here are some questions you should ask yourself.
Love Your Country, But Beware of Over-Concentration!
It is well and good to love your country. However, loving a single country’s stock market too much is a whole other issue.
Crazy and Rich Need Not Go Hand-in-Hand - 3 Tips for Legacy Planning
Even if you are not a crazy rich Asian, don’t underestimate the need to plan your legacy properly. Do so in a way that accounts for the unique characteristics of each child.
Top Retirement Planning Tips
Retirement planning is not just saving enough to last through your retirement. Here are some hacks on preparing for the unexpected and maximising your life.