My 'Boring' Uncle Portfolio Makes $200K a Year [Chills 260 ft Stocks.cafe]

Could you actually "quit" the Singaporean rat race and still pull in a massive annual income? Meet Evan Koh, the "nerdy engineer" and Founder of Stocks.cafe, who did exactly that. After a PhD and a decade-long stint in Japan, he returned to Singapore with a $200,000 annual passive income and a new mission: hitting the gym and living life on his own terms. From building tools for investors to creating a life funded largely by passive income, Evan shares pieces of a story that might challenge how you think about work, money, and freedom. If you’ve ever wondered whether financial freedom is about earning more, investing smarter, or designing a completely different lifestyle… this episode might make you rethink the path. 🎧 Tune in to hear Evan’s full story, and the lessons hidden between the numbers. 00:00 - Intro 05:06 - How did your academic path evolve into a life in Japan? 08:24 - What made you stay in Japan for so many years? 14:43 - What’s the mortgage structure like in Japan, especially for foreigners? 20:08 - What made you decide to return? 22:18 - After returning, how did you restructure your finances? 24:00 - What does your overall financial structure look like today? 27:07 - How much income do you need to generate? 28:18 - How did you shift from chasing wealth to pursuing fitness? 32:18 - Any last thoughts for working professionals figuring it out? --- 🎧 The Financial Coconut: Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more. Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut 📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotify Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcast YouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube 🔗 CONNECT WITH US Get daily tips, insights, and community: Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagram Tik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktok Telegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegram Whatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channel Newsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Newsletter 📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube:    / @thefinancialcoconuttfc   ⚠️ Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.