Lately, I received a heartfelt question that I believe many of us silently wonder about: “I’m 42, my spouse is 40. We have a fully paid house, around $1.6 million in investments, and CPF savings that will provide monthly payouts starting at age 65. Can we really retire now?” This isn’t just about numbers. It’s…
Category: Careyourpresent
This is section to share articles on how to Care Your Present and to live a better life.
You may dream of reaching Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), but what if it doesn’t bring the fulfillment you expected?
The Dream of FIRE The idea of Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is incredibly appealing. Who wouldn’t want to break free from the 9-to-5 grind, eliminate financial stress, and finally have complete control over their time? For many, the FIRE journey becomes more than just a goal—it becomes a way of life. A life dedicated…
Tired of the Rat Race? Here’s How to Pause, Reflect, and Start Living Fully Today
Hey there, friend! If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just plain tired of the constant grind, you’re in the right place. I know how easy it is to get caught up in the endless loop of work, spend, wait, repeat. That’s why I created Care Your Present—to remind us all that life is happening…
This is My Real Story – my story of Power of Choice being taken away
Since young I find it hard to be happy, to live in the moment, to find purpose of life. That’s partially why I created this blog – to record my journey and find myself. Tonight / recently, I am watching this Chinese Show – 异人之下之决战！碧游村。 I am thinking if I should publish this post today,…
Doing Same Thing but Different Outcome
Recently, I keep sharing about life and what insights that I have gained. I guess this is sign of mid-life crisis and trying to find an identity and purpose of life for myself. Although many of us are doing this, but after all, life is not just work, earn money, spend and then work, then…
Look within yourself for Eternal Real Happiness
In our modern quest for happiness, we often search outside ourselves—seeking fulfillment in wealth, status, and external validation. Yet, sometimes the very source of joy lies within us, patiently waiting to be discovered. I came across these two timeless stories that illustrate this beautifully: the story of the beggar and the story of the king….