Heartland Boy had a rude shock when he received the electronic invoice for his daughter’s private hospitalisation insurance. He noticed that premiums had gone up once again, making it a cumulative 37% increase since inception. What makes it worse is that this is before the projected rise in premiums for MediShield Life that may take place as early as next year. Therefore, he can expect the ... continue reading...
My Ultimate 11.11 Sale Season Shopping List
11.11 Singles Day Shopping Festival is just around the corner and Heartland Boy has already begun snapping up some pre-sales that are taking place even as he pens this article. His shopping list includes consumer goods that have been delayed till now to household essential items. As the one tasked to control the household budget, he always makes use of the year-end season sale to submit a good ... continue reading...
Why I Love Going to A Property ShowFlat
Heartland Boy loves going to a property showflat. This all started in 2011 when he first stepped into a property showflat while interning at the marketing department of a property developer. Since then, he has probably visited over hundreds of showflats, with the bulk of them being in Singapore. During his courtship days, visiting a property showflat counted as one of the most ideal dates since it ... continue reading...
Celebrating My Daughter’s 2nd Birthday
In a blink of an eye, Olympia has turned 2 years old. The second year was much easier compared to the first year. Even going out is easier now; no need for stroller and a bulky bag of baby toiletries. The past year has seen her hit several milestones that often took the first-time father in me by pleasant surprise. As much as this is a personal finance blog, Heartland Boy is eager to pen these ... continue reading...
United Hampshire US REIT: Initiation Report
Business Model of United Hampshire US REIT Limited United Hampshire US REIT Limited (‘UHREIT’) is a REIT listed on the Singapore stock exchange (SGX) under ticker code ‘ODBU’. It owns a diversified portfolio of (i) grocery-anchored and necessity-based retail properties and (ii) modern, climate controlled self-storage facilities located in the United States. It trades in the USD and at a unit ... continue reading...
