clara-lim

Articles by Clara Lim

I used to be MoneyDumb. I hung out at H&M every day and thought that a $50 lunch set was a good deal. These days, I spend my time researching the crap out of life and trying to maximise utility on micro-decisions. I'm not sure if that's an improvement.

Greater Southern Waterfront Singapore — 7 Things We Know So Far in 2019
Property
Greater Southern Waterfront Singapore — 7 Things We Know So Far in 2019
For some politically apathetic young Singaporeans, the key takeaway from the recent National Day Rally 2019 was the announcement of the Greater Southe...
22 August 2019
CPF Contribution & Retirement Age Changes: 7 Facts Singaporeans Should Know
Budgeting
CPF Contribution & Retirement Age Changes: 7 Facts Singaporeans Should Know
I am seriously wondering if I’ve recently been abducted by aliens and implanted in an alternate universe, because, all of a sudden, every news channel...
20 August 2019
I’ve Hit the Cheap Cheese Jackpot in Singapore — Its Name is Phoon Huat
Shopping
I’ve Hit the Cheap Cheese Jackpot in Singapore — Its Name is Phoon Huat
You’ve probably seen Phoon Huat (or Redman) outlets around Singapore, but, unless you happen to be a baking enthusiast, it’s likely that you’ve never...
19 August 2019
5 Worst Things to Buy in JB — Totally Not Worth the Causeway Jam
Travel
5 Worst Things to Buy in JB — Totally Not Worth the Causeway Jam
By now, you would have seen the numerous memes and videos of the overnight super-jams at Johor Bahru during the National Day super-long weekend. Needl...
15 August 2019
CFD Trading in Singapore: What Is CFD & How Do You Choose a Brokerage?
Invest
CFD Trading in Singapore: What Is CFD & How Do You Choose a Brokerage?
If you came here looking for a comparison of CFD brokerages in Singapore, you’re probably not a total beginner to investing.  But just in case you’re...
14 August 2019
7 Factors to Consider When Looking for an HDB Resale Flat
Property
7 Factors to Consider When Looking for an HDB Resale Flat
Whether you’re buying an HDB resale flat as a first-timer or just looking to “upgrade” now that your first BTO has passed the 5 year mark, choosing a...
13 August 2019
Earning Air Miles with Your Wedding Banquet — Which Credit Card is Best?
Wedding
Earning Air Miles with Your Wedding Banquet — Which Credit Card is Best?
It’s no secret that doing the whole marriage shebang in Singapore is seriously expensive, with wedding banquet table prices going up dramatically each...
8 August 2019
Hungry Ghost Festival - 7 Types of Kim Zua That Would Actually Appeal to Millennials
Entertainment
Hungry Ghost Festival - 7 Types of Kim Zua That Would Actually Appeal to Millennials
Judging by the eye-watering, nose-stinging ambience of the void deck these days, I gather it’s, once again, the Chinese 7th month, more popularly know...
31 July 2019
MSIG Car Insurance Singapore Review (2020)
Car Insurance
MSIG Car Insurance Singapore Review (2020)
As one of the longer-standing insurance companies in Singapore, MSIG is a popular brand for car (as well as other types) of insurance. What does MSIG...
30 July 2019
HDB BTO Status Symbols - How Much Would It Cost to Buy Them All?
Shopping
HDB BTO Status Symbols - How Much Would It Cost to Buy Them All?
One of the downsides to living in a resale flat is that I don’t get to take part in the bubbling cauldron of camaraderie, gossip, passive-aggressive r...
29 July 2019