LEAP with Ken

20/07/2026

Many stocks are down 40% from their highs. The S&P 500 is down 1%.

Same market. The difference is what else you own.

When one sector takes the hit, the rest carry the weight. That’s not luck. That’s diversification doing its one job.

You don’t diversify to maximize returns. You diversify so no single story can take you out.

Save this for the next time someone calls diversification boring.

19/07/2026

Read why it is important to properly manage your portfolio even if you leave all your finances to one spouse. As the saying goes, if you fail to plan then you plan to fail.

Discover how a court ruled on an insurance payout dispute during a divorce, impacting divorce settlement and financial planning. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

28/03/2026

What's in an insurance policy?

23/03/2026

In case you are wondering why Gold prices are dipping:

Gold prices plunged 4.4 per cent to US$4,374 per ounce, extending their drop to a roughly four-month low, as the escalating Middle East conflict stoked inflation concerns and expectations of higher global interest rates. Gold generates no interest so when central banks raise interest rates, investors tend to sell gold to invest in interest-yielding assets like bonds or savings accounts. Additionally, higher rates often strengthen the US dollar, making gold costlier for foreign buyers.

Asian stock markets plunge as Trump issues Iran a 48-hour ultimatum, sending oil prices whipsawing and gold tumbling. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

10/03/2026

Do find out what the changes are!

Private health insurers gearing up for the launch of new riders have revealed that policyholders who switch schemes come April 1 could see premium reductions of at least 30 per cent, with one insurer offering premium reductions of up to 84 per cent. Rea...

26/01/2026

Discover why more young adults and teens are being diagnosed with cancer, explore common types, and learn about risk factors and prevention. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

24/01/2026

A pretty good read especially for those who have been topping up CPF!

Not every prudent CPF move may be beneficial to you - you need to understand your own circumstances.

16/12/2025

Proper financial planning allows us to escape this mindset of scrimp and save for our family. Money will never replace time with family.

10/12/2025

01/12/2025

We can be at our peak but the unexpected comes