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- Fri, 01 Jan 2021 7:23 pm
- Forum: Careers & Jobs in Singapore
- Topic: today is the last day for topping up CPF/SRS and Jan 1 is the first day to top up again
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2812
Re: today is the last day for topping up CPF/SRS and Jan 1 is the first day to top up again
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...
- Tue, 22 Dec 2020 9:51 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Australia has this bridge visa while you wait for PR
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1578
Re: Australia has this bridge visa while you wait for 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
- Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:50 am
- Forum: Staying, Living in Singapore
- Topic: Lent money and borrower not returning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15131
Re: Lent money and borrower not returning
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...
- Wed, 30 Sep 2020 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Paging WD40 re trade costs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1640
Re: Paging WD40 re trade costs
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. ...
- Sun, 27 Sep 2020 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Paging WD40 re trade costs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1640
Re: Paging WD40 re trade costs
Tastyworks is cheaper in terms of commissions for US stocks and options. Their trending tools aren't great though
- Thu, 25 Jun 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: What happened to the Aussie due to be caned?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1264
Re: What happened to the Aussie due to be caned?
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)
- Fri, 29 May 2020 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Working from home decreasing or increasing productivity?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3349
Re: Working from home decreasing or increasing productivity?
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....
- Tue, 12 May 2020 4:23 pm
- Forum: Latest News & Current Affairs
- Topic: Danish couple enrages Singapore public by putting down their healthy dog, prompting government to revise law
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1922
Re: Danish couple enrages Singapore public by putting down their healthy dog, prompting government to revise law
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 ...
- Fri, 08 May 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: Latest News & Current Affairs
- Topic: Danish couple enrages Singapore public by putting down their healthy dog, prompting government to revise law
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1922
Danish couple enrages Singapore public by putting down their healthy dog, prompting government to revise law
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...
- Wed, 01 Apr 2020 9:40 pm
- Forum: Credit Card & Banking in Singapore
- Topic: Online stock brokers in Singapore
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2736
Re: Online stock brokers in Singapore
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...
- Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: MS Zaandam
- Replies: 6
- Views: 975
Re: MS Zaandam
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 "...
- Mon, 30 Mar 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
- Topic: Singaporean behaving badly loses passport
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1376
Re: Singaporean behaving badly loses passport
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.
- Tue, 17 Dec 2019 7:20 pm
- Forum: Insurance
- Topic: HL assurance refuse to pay for flight delay
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1464
- Mon, 18 Nov 2019 9:55 am
- Forum: Credit Card & Banking in Singapore
- Topic: Online stock brokers in Singapore
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2736
Re: Online stock brokers in Singapore
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...
- Mon, 18 Nov 2019 9:53 am
- Forum: Credit Card & Banking in Singapore
- Topic: Online stock brokers in Singapore
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2736
Re: Online stock brokers in Singapore
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