Trump’s mortgage rate strategy

Trump’s mortgage rate strategy

The Fed’s Limited Control Over Mortgage Rates The Federal Reserve only directly controls short-term interest rates through the fed funds rate. However, 30-year mortgage rates are tied to 10-year Treasury note yields, not the fed funds rate. These Treasury yields...
The Food Pantry 2.0

The Food Pantry 2.0

Revolutionizing Emergency Food Aid in Singapore How automated vending machines are transforming food security in the heartlands, one Bank Card at a time In the bustling void decks of Singapore’s HDB estates, a quiet revolution is taking place. Where residents...
The “Singapore Dream” Cost Analysis 2025

The “Singapore Dream” Cost Analysis 2025

Applying the American Dream’s $5.05 million framework to Singapore reveals both similarities and stark differences. The “Singapore Dream” would likely cost SGD $4.2-4.8 million (USD $3.1-3.6 million) over a lifetime, but with fundamentally different...
Guide to Saving Money on Groceries in Singapore

Guide to Saving Money on Groceries in Singapore

Imagine starting your day before dawn, the city still wrapped in quiet. You walk through Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre, greeted by rows of fresh greens and the briny scent of just-caught seafood. Here, twenty football fields brim with treasures at prices you won’t...
Chao Shan Xiao Chi (潮汕小吃)

Chao Shan Xiao Chi (潮汕小吃)

Discovering authentic flavors from China’s Chao Shan region in the heart of Geylang Restaurant Profile Nestled along the bustling Geylang Road, Chao Shan Xiao Chi stands as a testament to culinary authenticity in Singapore’s diverse food landscape. This...