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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    BTW, Genting PS will start to pay higher interest (6.125%) on payment date 18 Oct 2022 and thereafter, if the PS are not redeemed by then. I think still too early to tell whether will redeem or not. Those who buy Genting PS has to believe that redemption is not likely come Oct 2017. Also...
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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    Earliest redemption date for genting perp should be Oct 2017.
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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    Govt just issued a notice for applications for 10 year SGS bonds. For those who are interested, can go ATM and apply. There is no fees for SGS applications. Can apply competitive or non-competitive bids. Non-competitive means sure get at whatever yield from successful bids. Competitive bids -...
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    Anyone using pre-paid phone cards & what do you spend/month?

    Did not know about this. Can now consider to switch from Singtel postpaid account to prepaid account, after the contract expires. Thanks for highlighting this info.
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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    But if you are a bit more savvy and willing to tolerate some risks, I would think that buying a 10 year SGS would be a better deal than this Singapore Savings Bond. 1. Both are design to give the same yield over 10 years. SGS will pay you the same interest every year for 10 years, whereas SSB...
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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    Yes. 50k investment will yield 12k return over 10 years. No compound interest. Interest should be paid twice a year, like the current SGS. The interest rates shown is just an illustration. Do check the actual interest rates on offer during launch.
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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    This should be a good place to park your spare cash. Interest rate for 1st year is already 0.9%, better than most deposit accounts. And if you keep it longer than 1 year, u will get 1.5% for 2nd year. You will have the flexibility to withdraw money anytime, and guranteed to redeem at par...
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    Singapore Savings Bonds: 8 things you should know

    $33 (or 3.3%) is only for yr 10. Ave interest rate is 2.4% which means u will get total of $240 over 10 years for every $1000 invested.
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    Fake Degree Shit Skin Indian Nisha Padmanabhan now SUEING netizens for exposing her

    Re: Fake Degree Shit Skin Indian Nisha Padmanabhan now SUEING netizens for exposing h Click on the 'sitemap'. There are alot of links to more info on the courses offered. Tuition fee for degree only US$4k only. Master degree only $5k nia. Quick, quick go on apply. Still think it is a...
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    Windows vs apple

    I use only Windows PC. Always go to Sim Lim Square, and pick one configuration and ask them to assemble for me. I will always install the O/S and other software at home. Many years ago, I did assemble a PC on my own. Took me 1.5 days to get it done. Too much trouble. Most of my PCs will...
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    It will soon be more difficult to hit the jackpot in the Toto draw.

    Re: New Toto Format I am no bookie. I have bet with private once. You pick 2 nos. and if these 2 nos. appear in the 6 nos. draw (additional no. no pakay), you win. Payout is 1:50. Min. bet is $5.
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    Huat Ah ... MInimum sum increased next year 2014 to $ 161,000

    Medisave will increase at least 3k next year. So, we are looking at 207.5k.
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    Combat! Any one remember this tv series????

    Thanks for the video. Used to watch it as a kid. 1st episode released in '62! Always like combat films, and can only remember this one. Another one is the one on Vietnam war, probably in the 80s or 90s.
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    OMG, what kind of MPs do we have????

    The MPs are probably upset that the owner did not go thru them so that these MPs can milked it to their advantage. Opportunity wasted, and this one will not even cost them 1 cent. It is getting difficult to find such opportunities.
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    Only in S'pore- 3 Defence Ministers sit down to talk about how many stations in IPPT!

    Re: Only in S'pore- 3 Defence Ministers sit down to talk about how many stations in I Like that, our enemy see us also run road liao! We will have like 50:1 advantage in terms of generals and colonels. How to lose in any confrontation!
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    World Cup 2014 Thread...

    The only Brazil player to came away unscathed is Neymar.
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    World Cup 2014 Thread...

    Soft penalty. Did have his arms on the Brazil player.
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    The PAP Wayang on CPF is going full steam ahead

    No lah. They will issue cheque to the nominees. But it takes a bit of time to get the cheque.
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    The CPF Mystery that has befuddled the Nation

    And now we have CPF Life. This one lagi better. Payouts are not guranteed. Only estimate given. At least CPF still spelt out the interest rates. That Jinx can use this CPF Life money in even more risky investments. If lose money, simply reduce payouts. If make money, declare good bonus for...
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    SPH and MediaCorp in trouble and staff to leave ?

    SPH Newspaper and Magazines biz PBT (Profit Before Tax) has been falling for the last 3 years. FY2011 - $365M FY2012 - $335M FY2013 - $293M 1H2014 - $119M These nos. must have given Mgmt some sleepless nights, wondering when the drop in profit will start to taper off. I have...
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