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Why I Would Refinance From HDB Concessionary Loan To POSB Home Loan
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Why I Would Refinance From HDB Concessionary Loan To POSB Home Loan

Posted on August 22, 2017 by My 15 HWW

TL;DR: If I were still on the HDB Concessionary Loan for the mortgage of my flat, I would switch over to the POSB Home Loan…

Debunking 7 Myths Of Bank Home Loans
Housing

Debunking 7 Myths Of Bank Home Loans

Posted on July 20, 2017 by My 15 HWW

Background In early 2013, when I first received the keys to my BTO flat, I had a mortgage of about $255,000. Like most first-time BTO…

The Plight Of Low Income Singles Without A Home
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The Plight Of Low Income Singles Without A Home

Posted on June 12, 2017 by My 15 HWW

Over the past few weeks, as preparation for an upcoming talk, I have been gobbling up literature regarding housing affordability in Singapore. And almost everything…

A Christmas Gift From POSB
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A Christmas Gift From POSB

Posted on December 25, 2016 by My 15 HWW

Despite the long queues at POSB ATMs, I will always have a soft spot for this heartlanders’ bank. At least for the first 20 years…

Is Buying A More Expensive Home Always A Bad Financial Decision?
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Is Buying A More Expensive Home Always A Bad Financial Decision?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by My 15 HWW

Nah, I am not on the lookout for a 2nd property or upgrading my current 5-room Punggol BTO flat. First, I can’t afford it and…

Getting Rich: From Zero To Hero In One Blog Post
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Getting Rich: From Zero To Hero In One Blog Post

Posted on July 29, 2016March 3, 2021 by My 15 HWW

Hi there. If we haven’t met, my name is Mr 15HWW. I am the oddball that has spent three years writing about personal finance and…

Know The Difference Between Financial Survival, Financial Security and Financial Independence
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Know The Difference Between Financial Survival, Financial Security and Financial Independence

Posted on June 19, 2016 by My 15 HWW

All this talk about financial security has recently caught some fire, with bloggers like Kyith from Investment Moats (here) and LP from Bully The Bear…

The Mortgage Conundrum
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The Mortgage Conundrum

Posted on March 29, 2016 by My 15 HWW

A 110 square metre 5-room flat in (so called ulu) Punggol is a place I call home. Time really flies and in the blink of an…

3 Hacks You Need To Know To Own A Brand New BTO
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3 Hacks You Need To Know To Own A Brand New BTO

Posted on November 24, 2015 by My 15 HWW

Assuming the location is the same, and if given a choice, I would think that almost everyone would prefer to buy a brand new house as…

Rising Interest Rates…Any Regrets?
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Rising Interest Rates…Any Regrets?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by My 15 HWW

About 2 years ago, I made a decision to do away with my HDB Housing Loan and switched my mortgage to POSB instead. Then, with interest rates…

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