by The Kopi Notes | Sep 12, 2026 | ETFs
US REIT ETFs for Singapore Investors: VNQ vs IUSP vs SRET (2026 Guide) A plain-English comparison of the three most accessible ways to add US real estate to your portfolio — and why the “cheapest” ETF on paper is not always the cheapest after tax. VNQ and...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 12, 2026 | Integrated Shield Plans
INTEGRATED SHIELD PLAN REVIEW · SINGAPORE 2026 PRUShield 2026 Review: Is It Worth It? How PRUShield stacks up against AIA, Great Eastern and NTUC Income — and who should (and shouldn’t) buy it By The Kopi Notes | Last updated: September 2026...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 12, 2026 | Travel & FX
Wise in Singapore 2026: Complete Guide (Transfers, Card & Fees) 📋 Table of Contents What Is Wise and How Does It Work? How to Open a Wise Account in Singapore Wise Transfer Fees and Exchange Rate The Wise Card Singapore: Cost and Features Wise Card ATM...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 12, 2026 | News
As of September 11, 2026, CME FedWatch is pricing a 69.3% probability that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its September 15–16 FOMC meeting — a full reversal from the rate cut expectations that dominated the first half of 2026....
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 12, 2026 | Life Insurance
Multi-Pay Critical Illness Insurance Singapore (2026): Is It Worth Paying More? Multi-pay critical illness (CI) insurance pays a lump sum for each new critical illness you develop — not just the first one. Unlike standard CI plans that pay once and lapse, the top...
