Let’s be real, nobody has the time to play the cashback game—like categorising expenses and getting a different credit card for each activity. But, we still want to maximise the...

Even in 2024, we seem to still tolerate poor WiFi. Think about it—how many times have you gotten stuck at “loading” while streaming Netflix or watching YouTube? How many times...

Higher CPF retirement sum ceiling, Special Account to close for those aged 55 and above, Retirement Savings Bonus, MediSave top up, etc. These are some of the changes announced in...

As the saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. In that same vein, there are different ways to potentially profit from the markets. The strategy...

Ah, Singapore, a place where we willingly drop six figures on our sleek rides but can’t help but cringe at the thought of shelling out double digits just to park...

You may know of the CHAS card as a card that lets the elderly and folks with disabilities get subsidised rates for their medical bills. It was introduced in 2000...

Chinese New Year (CNY) is when we tell ourselves that it’s ok to eat more and indulge because those extra calories from all the massive meals are totally worth it...

Drivers, I’m sure you’d agree that it’s super heart pain every time you drive under the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry and hear the beep in the card reader, especially...

We all know the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket”, which applies to many situations, including investments. But have you heard of “diversification is the only free...

Singaporeans have an insatiable appetite for Japanese cuisine, and amidst the abundance of Japanese eateries, the real bang for your buck comes from Japanese buffets.  Although dining at mid- to...

What would we do without the hardworking food delivery riders or couriers delivering our much-needed sustenance and packages?  The last couple of years saw an unprecedented increase in the number...

‘Tis the season of travel! Beyond the annual holidays, we all likely have that jet-setting friend who is constantly hopping on a plane, whether it’s for work or leisure. Maybe...

With flight prices shooting sky-high post-pandemic, we have to start booking our overseas trips earlier. And that means some strategic planning around public holidays and long weekends to maximise our...

What was the last thing that made you stressed?  For me, it’s the ordeal of trying to squeeze onto the crowded train during the morning rush hour before having fully...

As the usual cai fan fare approaches the $10 mark, coupled with rising costs of electricity, water, and transportation, here’s another kicker: GST is set to climb to 9% in...

It’s always a terrible experience when you go through a breakup but it’s worse when you both already bought a property together. This time your emotional and psychological wellbeing is...

It was a long-time coming but 2 banks in Singapore led the way in announcing changes to their parental leave policies in end Aug 2023.   Standard Chartered Bank is now...

First, there was Facebook Live, Shopee Live, YouTube Live, Instagram Live, and now, TikTok has finally joined the live stream foray with the launch of TikTok Live.  There’s just something...

Sipping a cocktail while you type away on your laptop under the shade of your beach umbrella then shutting off at 4 pm when the work has been done?  That’s...

As much as we like travelling and shopping overseas, a factor that could put a dent into our finances is high foreign currency exchange rates.  I always used to head...

I’m always secretly thrilled if I get some reward when I shop. Sure I’m still spending money but at least I am buying something I need or like, AND getting...

With concepts like FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), and its offshoot concepts such as Lean FIRE, and Coast FIRE, it’s clear that people just want to be financially independent to...

Congratulations, you’re expecting! Or perhaps you’re a newly minted parent, a newlywed couple who is contemplating having a little one, or still in the midst of dating but having little...

Now, this was a marriage we didn’t see coming. On 12 July 2023, NTUC FairPrice and ComfortDelGro (CDG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on their respective rewards...

During sakura season in Japan, my social media feed literally turned pink with the flurry of posts from friends who were “revenge travelling” and finally embarking on the long-awaited holidays...