Author: YH Wong

For many, retirement is the realization of a long-held dream, offering the freedom to engage in hobbies, travel, and spend quality time with loved ones. However, numerous retirees express having some regrets. In this session, my guest speaker will discuss some common retirement regrets and offer tips to help you avoid them. If you are…

Thousands of years ago, before the use of horses, Native Americans utilized a hunting technique that preyed on animalistic instincts. This technique was called the buffalo jump. Hundreds of buffalo could be killed at a time without the use of weapons. Tribesmen would set up a path lined with piles of rocks and tree stumps,…

Gold has performed remarkably well so far in 2024. According to World Gold Council, the yellow metal has thus far benefitted from continued central bank buying, Asian investment flows, resilient consumer demand, and a steady drumbeat of geopolitical uncertainty. As an investment for the long-term investors, gold helps enhance portfolio diversification, acts as store of value,…

Centuries ago in India, the sacred land of the Veda, visionary Rishis possessed the ability to perceive the natural rhythms and melodies. These seers would sing and play these enchanting tunes during specific times of the day and night, aiming to bestow tranquility and harmony upon their land, as well as optimum health to their…

I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. Obtaining my first black belt in Tae Kwon Do more than 30 years ago marked a significant milestone, demonstrating my dedication and perseverance in the martial…

Game on! The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to commence today with the opening ceremony under stringent security measures. Tens of thousands of officers and soldiers have been deployed for the waterborne event along the Seine, where a flotilla of boats will carry athletes representing 206 countries and territories. For me, gymnastics and taekwondo are…

Everyone is feeling stressed these days. Concerns range from financial issues and raging inflation to local politics and family-related tensions. We all need ways to calm down that do not involve abusing alcohol or medical prescription. Work is another major source of stress. The American Institute of Stress reports that 86% of US workers experience…

Pranayama, an ancient practice rooted in the Vedas and detailed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, a foundational Hindu scripture from around 200 B.C., involves breathing exercises designed to clear physical and emotional blockages, freeing the breath and allowing the flow of prana, or life energy. Typically, Pranayama is practiced before meditation to prepare the mind and…

China is one of the key markets that we monitor closely. China takes the lead over the US with an interest rate cut. The latest rate cut will be one of the topics that will be discussed with a team based in Hong Kong later today. I do not see any reasons to be bearish…

Without exaggeration, it has been another extraordinary week for American politics in living memory. Joe Biden dropped his reelection and quickly endorsed Kamala Harris. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president,” Biden said. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best…