by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | S REITS
Singapore T-Bill Yield Drop 2026: What 1.44% Means for Your CashJune 2026 | 6-month yields at ~1.40โ1.45% โ down from 3.7% in 2023. Here’s what to do now. Singapore’s 6-month Treasury Bill (T-bill) yield has fallen sharply from a peak of ~3.74% in early...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | ETFs
CSPX vs SPYL vs VUAA: Which S&P 500 ETF Is Best for Singapore Investors? (2026) A data-driven comparison for Singapore investors โ TER, withholding tax, AUM, and total cost of ownership. CSPX, SPYL, and VUAA are all Ireland-domiciled, S&P 500-tracking ETFs...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | Travel & FX
YouTrip Exchange Rate 2026: Is It Really the Mid-Market Rate? ๐ Table of Contents What Is the YouTrip Exchange Rate? What Is the Mid-Market Rate โ and Why It Matters YouTrip vs Wise vs Revolut vs Bank Cards: Rate Comparison Currencies Supported by YouTrip in 2026 The...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | Life Insurance
Best Critical Illness Insurance Singapore 2026: Top Plans Compared The best critical illness insurance in Singapore for most people in 2026 is FWD Big 3 CI for budget-conscious buyers (from ~S$198/yr at 35), Manulife ManuProtect CI for comprehensive multi-pay...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | Investing
How to Start Investing in Singapore (2026 Beginner’s Guide) A complete step-by-step guide for Singapore residents โ from picking the right account to buying your first ETF or stock. To start investing in Singapore, open a brokerage account (IBKR, Syfe, or moomoo...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | Integrated Shield Plans
MediShield Life Premium 2026: How Much Does It Cost & What Does It Cover? Your complete guide to MediShield Life premiums โ the annual cost by age, what’s covered, how to pay using Medisave, and whether upgrading to an Integrated Shield Plan makes sense for...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 3, 2026 | Investment Insurance
Single Premium Endowment Plan Singapore 2026: Best Plans, Returns & Complete Buyer’s Guide Everything you need to know before putting a lump sum into a single premium endowment plan. A single premium endowment plan in Singapore is a life insurance savings...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 2, 2026 | Travel & FX
YouTrip Travel Insurance: Is It Worth It? (2026 Review) A complete review of YouTrip’s in-app travel insurance โ coverage, pricing, claims process, and how it stacks up against standalone plans for Singapore travellers. YouTrip travel insurance is an in-app...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 2, 2026 | S REITS
Endowus vs Syfe vs FSMOne 2026: Full Platform Comparison for Singapore Investors Updated June 2026 ยท 8 min read Endowus, Syfe, and FSMOne are Singapore’s three most popular investment platforms in 2026 โ but they serve very different investors. Endowus wins for...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 2, 2026 | S REITS
REITs Symposium 2026 Singapore: What to Expect, Key Themes & Best S-REITs to Watch Singapore’s largest S-REIT investment conference โ your complete investor guide for 2026. The REITs Symposium is Singapore’s premier annual conference for S-REIT...