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Thanks for starting this very useful and timely thread, PNGMK and malcontent. One doubt I had below: Remember to top up your CPF accounts today to take full advantage of: - tax savings for the medisave account (current limit $60,000). - On Jan 1 you can top up as above with adjusted limits to earn f...

Wd40 wrote: ↑

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:28 am

The advantage of Singapore is low income tax and zero capital gains tax. So it is a good place to grow your retirement corpus. That is the only solace for lack of PR.

I believe Singapore has a similar overall tax burden so what one is not paying in direct tax is eventually by way of indirect tax

With reference to my original post and borrower who refused return, looks like the man is in the news for more similar reasons =D> http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/artists-owed-up-to-1m-worth-of-artworks-by-singapore-art-gallery-mandala-fine-art Well. It wasn't my money. The original post...

IBKR is a slow and ugly platform. I should clarify I want to trade /ES (S&P Mini Futures). They are on IBRK (not on Saxo). Does Tastyworks do that? Yes. Although I haven't tried options. I opened the account bec Tastyworks and TDA are the only platforms that'll take US citizens without US address. ...

Tastyworks is cheaper in terms of commissions for US stocks and options. Their trending tools aren't great though

He may have done a runner. It seems that in most countries, sufficiently non-high-profile people with the means manage to find a way to quietly rid themselves from society. This way the legal system also wont have to waste time on their sorry ass (pun intended in this case)

However, to my surprise, WFH has actually suited me well in terms of being productive. And I don't even have proper working space - my 'office' is the kitchen table. My day-to-day work doesn't require that much interaction with people that can't be achieved via email and video/call conference. BUT....

I guess I felt particularly strongly about this case because my dog used to play with Loki at the dog park, both being boisterous cheerful competitive dogs. And Loki was friendly whenever I patted him. The owner would sometimes twist Loki's ears till he yelped if he was unruly, but Loki never tried ...

This Danish couple's actions in Singapore are despicable by any standards, and more so because Denmark has one of the world's most guarded animal rights legislation. https://mothership.sg/2020/05/louis-ng-euthanasia-loki/ https://www.onlinecitizenasia.com/2020/05/07/netizens-outraged-after-pet-owner...

Further to the conversation in this thread, 2 brokers that allow US citizens living in Singapore to open trading accounts are: TD Ameritrade (more user friendly interface but higher commissions); and Tastyworks (a bit complex to use,targeted at options traders, but lower commissions) Both are regist...

I think it's less about the cruise liner itself, but more the sense of calm and satisfaction that the 360 degree blue ocean view gives. Add to that the fact a cabin on a large cruise ship is (relatively) more affordable than a private yacht, the appeal of being in the midst of a large isolated yet "...

Actually revoking/suspending passport is a fairly common measure for a variety of offences in many countries when the person is a potential flight risk. Singapore holds the passport of foreigners out on bail as well.

PNGMK wrote: ↑

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 4:01 pm

Fly tier 1 next time?

Seems more of a cheapo insurance rather than airline issue. Most likely some cleverly obfuscated wording in the policy to justify their denial

Have you considered using a friend's address in the US to open your account? No need to receive mail there -- just opt for electronic notifications & e-statements. It might be a last resort if other options don't work. Strictly speaking its not legal and one needs the US address to maintain the acc...

It might be a last resort if other options don't work. Strictly speaking its not legal and one needs the US address to maintain the account, not just open it