Finding The Silver Lining

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As the world enters a recession, the upcoming year can pose a challenge for many due to increasing economic uncertainty, and the natural fears surrounding it. In this issue, we look at some trends and possible actions that can help us become more emotionally and financially resilient to not just ride out the challenges, but rise above them. I hope this gives us hope.

How to Be Happy in a Recession

Recession begets misery, which makes for more economic bad times. You naturally make the pattern worse by following your loss-aversion instincts. Although you probably can’t break the global economy out of this feedback loop, you can break yourself out of it. Start with the following three practices.

Here are 8 ways to bulletproof your finances ahead of a likely recession in 2023

5 personal finance experts here give tips on how to protect your finances. Their recommendations include building up an emergency fund, trimming your regular spending and up-skilling

How to Stay Optimistic During Hard Times

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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Bharat. Civil Engineer. Aecom Corporation

I got to know James through a good friend who have benefitted from his work. This time, I had a stopover in Singapore as I was travelling from India back to Australia. He brought me around to visit the sights fully funded. I like what he does and I believe you should get to know him too.

Yew Siang. Masters student. Stanford University

There can be many intricacies in insurance products and it is important to find a capable financial consultant you can trust. James more than fits the bill - he is hardworking, on-the-ball, and eager to learn. You can ask questions on any insurance planning concepts and get prompt and detailed replies. With James as your financial consultant, I’m sure you will be in good financial shape.

Lim Teng Jie. Law Graduate. NUS.

James is a an excellent financial consultant who is caring, dedicated and enthusiastic. He takes time to explain difficult insurance terminology in simple and easy to understand ways, and constantly updates himself on policy changes so that the coverage he advises on will always be the most effective one for your lifestyle. You can be assured that he constantly has your best interests at heart.

Omy Romelu. Research Supervisor. Evoqua Water Solutions

You are not alone if you think that financial matters are not getting simpler through the years, with crypto currencies to robo-advisors. I made a mistake to purchase a savings plan with the bank only to find out it was an endowment policy. Luckily James was here to guide me and understand what it was together with my colleagues. I’m confident James will be your biggest asset.

Vivian Chua

James helped me to understand and visualise my finances better with Goalsmapper, his proprietary software as his value-added service. I feel this is very helpful and would like to recommend you to have a chat with him and get yourself your own chart too!

Alwyn Chan. Legal Associate.

Caught up with James recently and even started to work with him on my financial portfolio. It has been an insightful experience for me as James really knows his stuff. He even goes the extra mile to question me when I do not have questions. You won’t regret getting to know this friend of mine.