Wednesday, June 9, 2021

WE ARE ONE! Our Site is One Year Old!

WE ARE 1!

Wow, time flies. A year ago on 10 June, I decided to publish the first article on this site. The idea behind creating a blog/website has always been in and around my mind as it allows me a space to pen down my thoughts and occasionally receive comments and feedback from the community. 37 posts later and here we are. A lot has changed in 1 year! Our daughter is now almost 14 months old and starting to take her first steps. We are also looking around and planning for our LO to attend playgroup in about a year’s time. COVID-19 also happened and the current Phase 2 Heightened Alert status just shows how volatile the situation can be if we let our guard down. 

Overall, the journey thus far has been meaningful and I am always thankful for the comments and connections made. Looking back at the older posts also allows for some reflection seeing how far we have come as a family in our financial status. No crazy gains like what some others have had, but we are taking things slow and steady. 

Given our current status, CoastFI or BaristaFI is our eventual goal whereby we can have that bit of financial security and at the same time have the ability to know that we can pursue something we really want down the line. The amount needed for this with our LO currently is definitely substantial. If and when we do have a second child, this amount will increase further. The current target amount is definitely >$1M but I will delve into the breakdown in a subsequent post.

We have also continued to be disciplined in our monthly investments thus far and this has contributed to the gradual increase in our portfolio. You can check out some of the older posts here to see our progression. I am looking to expand and dabble into the DeFi space to potentially increase some yield. 

So what can we look forward to in the coming year? I am looking into the possibility of getting a custom domain and custom website done. If you have any lobang or plugs for either of this, comment below or shoot me an email and let’s talk about it! I am also going to continue shooting videos for my YouTube channel and hopefully we hit 100 subscribers by the end of the year! Do check my channel out if time allows and I appreciate any feedback! We should also be on track for our portfolio to go from 5-figure to 6-figure by the end of the year or early next year. 

In other news, we are expecting to receive our BTO by mid-2022. Exciting times ahead as we start to plan for our own home and renovation. I'm not sure if readers would like to follow our renovation planning and execution journey but I will take notes along the way and hopefully this info will be helpful to some people down the line. Maybe I will do a video series on this as well heh.

As someone who is constantly distracted, I find myself constantly looking around for the latest trends and new sources of income. I think the lesson learnt thus far in this journey is not to hesitate or procrastinate. Sometimes, I find dipping my feet in for the experience helps me understand the situation better and allows me to be more decisive. That said, I am always thankful for the support around me and we are doing this to avoid being the next 'sandwich generation'.

So, if you have read till here, THANK YOU! I appreciate each and everyone of you for taking some time out of your busy schedule to stop by and have a peek into my thoughts. If you have any comments or feedback on what else you would like to read or watch on, let me know below!

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Alternate Income: May 2021

Wow, May has already ended and we are halfway into 2021. Time really passes quickly and everyday, the situation around the world is constantly evolving. We went back in Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) and I sincerely hope that everyone has been doing fine and staying safe. I got my vaccination jabs done in May and even though I experienced some side effects, I think it is definitely better than the alternative. Now we can only hope that the situation improves here in Singapore and we return back to the new normal, sooner rather than later. In other less serious news. football season is over and now we have to content with the long wait until EPL starts again in August. Luckily, we should have some Euros action to tide us over. I just hope that all these international sporting events do not become a catalyst for the next wave of the pandemic. Okay, with that little recap out of the way, we can get back into how our portfolio performed this month. 

For May 2021, we received $441.09 from interests and dividend returns. Its not the first month that we surpassed our target of $200 per month and it feels good to have reached this target again. Viewing our stocks.cafe report, we tend to receive more towards the middle of the year. Hopefully this will make up the shortfall which we experienced earlier in the year.

As we are going past the halfway mark of 2021, we continue to remain disciplined in our investment efforts.  By my rough estimates, I am confident that we will reach our goal of $200 per month in alternate income for 2021 with our continuous DCA entry into the market. Hopefully I did not compute anything wrongly and the data will back me up come December.

Share with me your thoughts and comments on such apps you guys are using! Remember to stay safe everyone!


On a separate note, I have started a YouTube Channel showcasing my hobbies. If you are interested, you can watch my latest video hereAny feedback, subscriptions or comments is deeply appreciated!

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SG FI Dad, out.

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