Russell Kua

Russell Kua is the firstborn to a stock broker who lost it all in the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. Learning from those lessons since his preteen years, he is now debt free, a homeowner, and happily married with a son before his 30th birthday. Follow him as he writes about his journey to financial independence.

Personal Finance

Russell KuaMarch 25, 2022
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3 reasons why you shouldn’t pay off your home loan immediately – even if you can

Of the many daydreams that I’ve had, I often think about paying off my home loan faster. After all, it…
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Personal Finance

Russell KuaMarch 15, 2022
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5 purchases that will save you money and improve your life immediately

There’s a saying: ‘Being cheap is expensive.’ Oftentimes, the best way to save money is not to scrimp on your…
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Personal Finance

Russell KuaMarch 8, 2022
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I saved $100k by age 30 and how you can do it too

‘Better skip your five-dollar Starbucks.’‘“Stop buying bubble tea.’‘You need to start investing now.’‘Don’t eat out too often. It’s expensive.’ Why…
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Personal Finance

Russell KuaJanuary 24, 2022
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4 digital banking tips to automate and protect your finances

There are two principles from David Bach’s The Automatic Millionaire which primed the beginning of my journey to financial independence.…
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How To Invest

Russell KuaNovember 15, 2021
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How minimalist investing can make you a better investor

Investing can be pretty overwhelming. There are simply too many stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and robo-advisors to choose from.…
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How To Invest

Russell KuaNovember 8, 2021
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How to buy gold, and why owning physical gold is a bad idea

In the early days of the pandemic, gold prices dipped then catapulted to all-time highs. The same thing happened too…
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Personal Finance

Russell KuaOctober 18, 2021
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The 5 stages of life and how you should invest at each stage

Our needs and wants change in life. Our tastes in music, television, food and beverages change with age and experience.…
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Personal Finance

Russell KuaSeptember 28, 2021
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Your home isn’t an asset, but get one anyway

Robert Kiyosaki in his book — Rich Dad, Poor Dad — which was published in 1997, preached that your home…
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