Is a full-blown war going to escalate between Israel and Iran?! How will this affect you as an investor? Read more to find out! Updates on Israel and Iran Last Friday, Israel launched a strike on Iran. This is a retaliation for what Iran did just a week ago when they launched over 300 missiles and drones!  I have shared some of my views on this in last week’s Wealth Pulse with the community. If you have yet to join, and you are interested in finding key market updates that the GoodWhale team shares, do join our weekly sharing! The attack by the Israelis was targeted near a major air base ..read more

Beyond the Basics: Supercharge Your Savings with These Budgeting Tips When the food tastes amazing, the gold sparkles too brightly, and the movie makes us laugh uncontrollably, it’s super easy to spend too much money, right? Before you know it, your hard-earned cash is disappearing into thin air, leaving you scrambling to pay the bills? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to lose control of our finances, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Budgeting is the antidote to financial chaos. Here, we’ve curated some straightforward yet powerful budgeting tips to help you regain control of ..read more

Good Friday, a day of reflection and remembrance, offers profound insights that extend beyond its religious origins, imparting valuable lessons for investors worldwide. Here are three pivotal lessons investors can start drawing from this observance: Lesson 1: The Virtue of Patience  Good Friday teaches us the virtue of patience, a principle that is invaluable in the world of investing. In both the U.S. and Asian markets, patience is often the key to realizing long-term gains. Investors face the temptation of quick profits and the fear of sudden downturns. Yet, the most successful strateg ..read more

Mastering Financial Freedom: Your Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Wealth and Security   Are you ready to take control of your financial future and discover the key to a more flexible, secure, and fulfilling life? In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the essential steps and strategies on how to achieve financial freedom. From mastering the basics to cultivating a wealth-building mindset, this article is your roadmap to attaining financial freedom and crafting the life you’ve always dreamed of.   Understanding the Fundamentals of Financial Freedom Financial freedom is achi ..read more

What’s Seedly Personal Finance Festival (PFF) 2024? The Seedly Personal Finance Festival (PFF) is a key annual gathering in Singapore. It attracts enthusiasts and professionals from across the finance and investment sectors. This event provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn about generating passive income, enhancing financial management, and more. GoodWhale goes to Seedly PFF! In the morning, our Community Manager, Eric, and three community members—Agnes, Clement, and Priscillia—arrived at the convention center. They were keen to explore everything the festival had to offer ..read more

Sparking Goodwill: GoodWhale Collaborates with BLab Singapore to Support SUTD’s Create4Good Hackathon In a dazzling display of creativity and teamwork, the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) pulled off the Create4Good Hackathon, drawing in close to 200 sharp minds from both SUTD and ESSEC. GoodWhale and BLab Singapore were delighted to contribute to this year’s hackathon, leading the Impact Ideation Workshop and adding a new dimension to the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Create4Good Innovation Fund (@sutd.create4good)   The SUTD Hackathon push ..read more

How aware are you of financial scams? The ability to detect financial scams is a skill everyone needs at this age! Last week, we dived into the heart of One-North, Singapore, to spread awareness of Global Money Week 2024 (GMW) in a unique way. Check out our street interview here: Click Here What’s Global Money Week 2024? The OECD promotes policies for economic and social well-being worldwide and plays a pivotal role in Global Money Week by fostering financial literacy and inclusion to empower individuals in navigating financial landscapes. Find out more about GMW here: click here   The&n ..read more

Last week, the S&P 500 started the week strong and with a 1% increase. Though before ending the week with a slight drop. One of the hottest stocks, Nvidia, dropped 9% from its all-time high. A brief look at the past week’s performance showed who is gaining and who’s dropping in their market capitalisation.   One of the biggest drops was actually by Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) with a 9.88% drop.  In fact, Tesla has taken a beating. The share price has declined a total of 20% from the slight retracement up from 5 Feb 2024.  Before we talk about Tesla, let’s talk about a recent news ..read more

Charlie Munger, the legendary investor and thinker, shared invaluable lessons throughout his life, encapsulating what many refer to as Charlie Munger’s Wisdom. He was not only a brilliant investor, trained in the markets, but also a wise man, honed in life, embodying the essence of Charlie Munger’s Wisdom in both his professional and personal philosophies. Here’s a brief recap: Invert Problems: To avoid mistakes, think backwards. Munger advised focusing on preventing missteps rather than chasing success. The Power of Incentives: Incentives drive behavior. Understand the impact of r ..read more

NVIDIA Earnings Results is OUT! Hey GoodWhalers! Hope last week was a good one for you! Last week, I asked a poll on the share price trajectory of Nvidia before it’s earnings. Just want to shout out to the 61 of you awesome people that voted the poll.  Here’s the result and… 24% increase over the past 2 days. Simply WOW! Nvidia shareholders, I bet you are happy! For the rest of us, let us congratulate them and hope that windows of opportunities present to us (hopefully soon). Q4 NVIDIA Earnings results – Let’s have a glimpse on it $18.4 Billion, $2.9 Billion, $463 Million, $281 Million ..read more