Keeley Tan
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Chartered Accountant (Singapore). I write about personal finance, personal development, and about my financial journey.
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3 Lessons I Wish Someone Told Me Before Investing in Stocks
If you’re reading this, you probably know that investing in stocks isn’t the simplest thing. Even though you may know how it works, there are so many little things that can throw you off. Investing in stocks is full of risks and uncertainties, but it can also be a rewarding venture if you approach it with the right mindset. After all, there are many benefits to investing in stocks as well. You get to participate in the upside potential of a company by buying its common stock at the current price and keeping it on your watchlist for when it finally pays off for you. In this article, we will share three lessons that anyone who is planning on investing in stocks should keep in mind before committing to such an act.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Journal
The Habit of Learning
Learning is a lifelong process. Not only do you need to keep learning new things, but you also need to keep challenging yourself and developing your skills. It can be easy to let your focus slip when there’s so much going on in our lives. However, keeping your learning habits strong will help you to achieve more in the long run.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Lifehack
6 Tips For Beginners In The Stock Market
The stock market is an exciting place for investors. You can make money by purchasing low and selling high. However, for every person who knows how to play the game and makes money, there are hundreds who lose money. The stock market is tricky because it fluctuates constantly, which forces you to stay mentally alert all the time. If you’re new to investing in the stock market, here are some expert tips that can help you succeed. The first thing you need to do as a beginner is to familiarize yourself with basic terminology and understand why it’s important. A great way to start is to read as much about the topic as possible so you have an understanding of what you’re getting into. The more you know about stocks, the better equipped you will be when it comes time to actually buying individual stocks or trading in a brokerage account.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Journal
How To Have A Good Day: The Ultimate Guide To Fighting Off Negative Energy
Do you have good days and bad days? Of course, everyone does. Everyone has their ups and downs, but how can you make your good days even better? How can you make your bad days not so bad? Having a good day isn’t a once-in-a-while type of thing. It’s something that we should be working towards every single day of our lives. A good day could be the smallest things in life: going for a walk in nature, taking your time to read a book, or having coffee with a friend.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Motivation
Free Up Your Budget With These 5 Tips
There’s no denying that it’s challenging to live on a limited budget these days. With increasing costs and decreasing wages, it seems like we can never catch our breath. But let’s face it: You can’t always afford the things you want or even necessities like food, rent, and healthcare. Because of this, being frugal is something that more and more of us need to be thinking about more often. Keeping a tight rein on your spending isn’t fun, but it does get easier over time once you get the hang of it. If you think frugality is something you could benefit from incorporating into your life now, here are five simple tips to help free up your budget and make living on a fixed income a little bit easier in the process.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Motivation
3 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Steve Jobs
Great leaders have different ways of motivating their teams. Steve Jobs was known for his “reality distortion field”, where he made everyone feel like they were the only one in the world who understood what they just created. He was one of the most influential and successful entrepreneurs in the history of business. He also had an uncanny ability to connect with people and inspire them to do their best work. Here are some life lessons you can learn from Steve Jobs:
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Journal
How To Wake Up And Achieve Financial Independence
We all know that sleep is important. Without enough of it, we’re more likely to make poor decisions and feel tired throughout the day. But with so much emphasis placed on the benefits of getting rest, it can be hard to understand why we need to get up earlier when staying in bed longer will only result in a better night’s rest in the future. What this article outlines is not just a new way of thinking about sleep or simply another recommendation for how you should best spend your weekends. Instead, it’s an entirely new mindset that will empower you to become financially independent sooner rather than later and lead a happy, stress-free life. And while it might surprise you at first, after reading through this guide you should feel more excited than ever about the future because of what it means for your savings goals and personal finances as a whole.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Lifehack
How To Be The Best Version Of Yourself
Everyone wants to be their best. To excel in everything they do, and become the ultimate version of themselves. In this blog post we will explore what it means to be the best version of yourself, and how you can achieve that goal. As humans, we are constantly striving to be our best.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Motivation
The Power of Giving Your Best at Work: How to Toil for Success
This article will give you some tips to work better and get more out of your job. If you’re like most people, then you probably dread coming to work every day. This is especially the case if you have a repetitive task that you need to complete each day. The sad truth is that, even if you love your job, many people have a difficult time working with others and collaborating effectively. However, if you want to succeed at work, it’s important that you learn how to give your best self-assessment. When it comes down to it, there are certain habits that can help you thrive in any environment. So read on for some tips on how to do so!
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Motivation
Top 3 Money Saving Tips That Will Change Your Life
The cost of living is high. From rent and bills to groceries and gas, there are a lot of expenses that we need to keep up with. Sometimes, this leaves us with little left over at the end of the month. Most people find it challenging to make ends meet in today’s world. This article will give you practical tips on how you can save money, so that you have more left over at the end of every month. Here are the top 3 money-saving tips that will change your life:
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Lifehack
Confidence is Key: How to Be Confident and Efficient
If you are anything like me, you’ve probably encountered moments where you felt like giving up on life or questioning your worth. These scenarios can be especially prevalent when we feel as though we lack self-confidence. This is a common emotion for many of us, but what causes it? And how can we combat it? Self-confidence is an interesting trait. It manifests itself in different ways for different people, but most of us experience some level of insecurity at some point in our lives. We might feel insecure about our physical appearance, our social skills, or even the things that we don’t outwardly show to others. However, self-confidence is not something to dread; it’s something that we should embrace and work towards improving. Here are some ways you can start feeling more confident right now:
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Lifehack
3 Lessons I Wish Someone Told Me Before Investing in Stocks
If you’re reading this, you probably know that investing in stocks isn’t the simplest thing. Even though you may know how it works, there are so many little things that can throw you off. Investing in stocks is full of risks and uncertainties, but it can also be a rewarding venture if you approach it with the right mindset. After all, there are many benefits to investing in stocks as well. You get to participate in the upside potential of a company by buying its common stock at the current price and keeping it on your watchlist for when it finally pays off for you. In this article, we will share three lessons that anyone who is planning on investing in stocks should keep in mind before committing to such an act.
By Keeley Tan2 years ago in Confessions