findaWEALTHMANAGER.com is a free online tool which helps high net worth individuals find the best-matched wealth managers for their profile and needs.<ul><li>Helped clients to find the right financial assistance.</li><li>Wrote financial content for digital publication.</li><li>Read content and corrected errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar.</li><li>Rewritten copy to make it easier for readers to understand.</li><li>Verified facts using standard reference sources and evaluated submissions from writers to decide what to publish.</li><li>Planned the content of digital media and publications according to the publication’s style and editorial policy.</li></ul>

Asia Editor

MoneySmart Group is a South East Asia's personal finance portal helping consumers compare loans, insurance and credit cards.<ul><li>Managed and oversaw the content produced for the website and developed strategies and style guidelines.</li><li>Reviewed all content, articles and photographs for accuracy and appropriateness and provided suggestions, where necessary.</li><li>Determined the editorial guidelines and tone of voice for the brand and ensured that all content produced falls in line with this style.</li></ul>

Chief Editor

Monsters Under the Bed Ltd is a book publishing company located in England and Wales.<ul><li>Helped clients to devise content strategies to drive conversion and lead generation.&nbsp;</li><li>Contributed articles on business and finance, written in a manner accessible to the layperson.</li><li>Created compelling content for clients brand including sales copy, blog posts, presentations, animations, web graphics, videos and social media content.</li></ul>

Content Developer

True Blue Cuisine is a Singaporean restaurant opened in November 2003 offering Peranakan cuisines.<ul><li>Planned, developed, and implemented effective marketing communication campaigns.</li><li>Written copies for all marketing collateral, including brochures, letters, emails and websites.</li><li>Conducted research and analyzed data to identify and defined audiences.</li><li>Devised and presented ideas and strategies and handled promotional activities.</li></ul>

Marketing Executive

Our CPF Special Account is important, and knowing how to use it can payoff in the future.

Why does the CPF Special Account matter to Singaporeans?

Ryan Ong

Learn how to invest CPF monies into an OA investment or SA investment with CPFIS, and how to open a CPF investment account (CPFIA).

How CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) Works & How to Open a CPFIA (2022)

What exactly are Investment-Linked Plans (ILPs) and who are they for? We break down their benefits and more for you.

The Simplest Guide to Investment-Linked Plans (ILPs) in Singapore  for Every Life Stage

Created a written content about Fixed Deposit Home Rate (FHR) loan means the interest rate of the property loan is pegged to the bank’s fixed deposit rate.

Fixed Deposit Home Rate (FHR) loan : Why you should get it for your property

There are two times in Singapore when the cost of living gets high. According to expert financial analyses, those times are "today" and "tomorrow". And now the sheer number of borrowers makes sense. Well, I'm still not a fan of taking loans; but since debt and Singapore go together like puke and happy hour, you'd best be prepared:

Five Pro Tips To Consider When Taking Out A Personal Loan In Singapore - MoneySmart Blog

Crafted financial content as a quick reference to help people decide between the two loan types - Bank or HDB loans.

Deciding Between Bank or HDB loans?

Discussed the income inequality measures how much richer the rich are, compared to the poor. It's a polite term economists created, to replace: "Here's how far the poor are from ramming sharp objects in your face".

Income Inequality in Singapore: Our Annual Peek (2013)

Wrote financial content, discussing the four signs to check before committing to leaving a current flat, and upgrading to a condo.

Four Signs You’re Ready to Upgrade to a Condo

Wrote content about home loan, focusing on the things an average person should watch for when making deals with a mortgage banker.

5 Secrets Your Mortgage Banker Seldom Tells You About Your Home Loan

Crafted reasons why the official retirement age (currently 62) should be the “right” age for everyone to retire on. All of us have different ideas about retirement, and different standards of living.

How Much Do You Need to Retire at 45 in Singapore?

Published an article on Yahoo! News about financial goals every Singaporean should achieve by the age of 35.

The 5 Things Every Singaporean Should Have By 35

Created content for MoneySmart, discussing the differences between getting an HDB Flat vs. Executive Condo (EC) vs. Private Condo in Singapore.

Getting an EC vs. BTO Flat: What are the Differences?

Developed content focusing on insurance, discussing tech disruptions and their impact.

5 Tech Disruptions That Will Change the Way You Buy Insurance

Created an article on how Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) affect Singapore’s Shopping Malls.

Will REITs Save or Kill Singapore’s Shopping Malls?

Wrote an article about the concept of a single central region is changing and Singaporeans shouldn’t overspend on an HDB flat in central Singapore.

Here's Why You Shouldn't Overspend on Centrally-located HDB Flats in Singapore

Discussed the details of owning a car is a costly affair, from COE to road tax, car insurance, and many more hidden costs.

How Much Does a Car Really Cost in Singapore?

Conferred why measurement matters want to maximize social enterprise’s impact.

Is Your Social Enterprise Creating the Impact You Want?

Created an article to build a well-diversified portfolio. The good news is that you live in one of the world’s biggest financial hubs, and there are products that cater even to those on modest incomes.

6 Affordable Ways to Invest for the Average Singaporean

Crafted an article regarding Gini coefficient and its impact on income inequality.

What Is the Gini Coefficient, and How Bad Is Our Income Inequality?

Discussed the role of CPF to ensure you are provided for after retirement and it is instrumental in providing housing and healthcare.

CPF for Dummies (and First-jobbers)

English (British)

An independent writer with over 10 solid years of experience, Ryan Ong is focused on crafting financial content on property, loans and insurance in Singapore. He has contributed various high performing articles to print publications such as Men's Health, Her World and Esquire. His works on property loans and personal finance have been published on Yahoo! Finance, MoneySmart and numerous other online sites. Ryan enjoys helping clients to devise content strategies to drive conversion and lead generation.

Ryan Ong

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Why does the CPF Special Account matter to Singaporeans?

How CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) Works & How to Open a CPFIA (2022)

The Simplest Guide to Investment-Linked Plans (ILPs) in Singapore for Every Life Stage

Fixed Deposit Home Rate (FHR) loan : Why you should get it for your property

Five Pro Tips To Consider When Taking Out A Personal Loan In Singapore - MoneySmart Blog

Deciding Between Bank or HDB loans?

Why does the CPF Special Account matter to Singaporeans?

How CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) Works & How to Open a CPFIA (2022)

The Simplest Guide to Investment-Linked Plans (ILPs) in Singapore for Every Life Stage

Fixed Deposit Home Rate (FHR) loan : Why you should get it for your property

Five Pro Tips To Consider When Taking Out A Personal Loan In Singapore - MoneySmart Blog

Deciding Between Bank or HDB loans?