This week, Sim breaks down the classic personal finance question of whether you should invest or pay down your mortgage, using real numbers to show how interest rates and repayments affect your cash flow. She explains how paying extra on your home loan can save you big on interest and boost peace of mind, but how investing a lump sum in a broad index fund could grow more over the long term if your mortgage rate is lower than expected market returns. Sim finishes with a simple decision framework based on your interest rate, income stability, and risk tolerance, plus the reminder that you can often do both by splitting the money and avoiding paralysis.

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This week, Sim shares a simple, stress free way to rebuild your emergency fund after you have had to use it, and she reminds you to drop the guilt because that money did its job. She walks through taking stock of your situation, setting realistic mini targets like $500 to $1,000 first, and then using automation and a separate account so you are not relying on willpower. Sim also explains how small weekly transfers add up fast and how having even a basic buffer can make you feel calmer, more confident, and ready for whatever life throws at you.

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This week, Sim shares the three simple strategies she is using to make 2026 her wealthiest year yet, starting with building a growth mindset that stops comparison and turns money into a tool for freedom and options. She explains the friendship circle investing method, showing how to build a beginner friendly portfolio using a local index fund, an international or emerging markets fund, and a stabilising bond fund based on your age and risk tolerance. Sim also reveals her burn book of investments to avoid, including guaranteed high return schemes, FOMO stocks, and penny stocks, so you can grow your wealth without falling for hype or scams.

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