Thomas Ong's Smaller Flat and My Own Mortgage Question
Actor Thomas Ong's move into a smaller flat, and Colin Lau's early retirement before him, raise the same question: how much of the freedom I want is tied up in the home I think I need?
Real Stories of True Successes in SG
Real inspirational stories of true successes in SG, curated from our personal experiences, friends, friends of friends and so on — sharing how many walked the path may inspire you to create your own!
Real Stories of True Successes in SG
I Could Be Mortgage-Free. So Why Am I Still Thinking About a Bigger Loan?
Selling my home could let me buy an HDB flat with no mortgage at all. Instead of taking that immediately, part of my brain started checking whether I should borrow more for a bigger private property instead — while the banks still say I can.
Redefining Your Enough Point
Colin Lau stopped working at 35 without first becoming rich. His choices may be too extreme for most Singaporeans, but they raise an important question: how much is enough for the life we actually want?