In a couple of weeks’ time, we will be celebrating our nation’s 49th birthday. I feel a little sad for the organisers (yes, that high-flying but not-so-high-flying SAF officer) because all eyes are really on the next one. Besides the Jubilee Baby Gifts given to babies born in 2015, SPH has also invited renowned artist Stephen Wiltshire to draw Singapore’s landscape as a gift to the nation for its 50th birthday, a year earlier in advance. Furthermore, there’s no National Day Song this year, breaking a tradition that goes back to >16 years. At this rate, I am wondering if they might just cancel this year’s parade. =p All right, I digress. Over at at this blog, the focus here is on money issues. Or to be more specific, early financial independence, which many also equate to early retirement. And although I have rarely mentioned it, I am indeed lucky and grateful ......