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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.

affordable pilates classes singapore
Fitness & Beauty
Pilates Singapore 2019 – Top 10 Studios with Affordable Pilates Classes
Let me just get the obvious out of the way: With the exception of Blogilates a.k.a. Cassey Ho, pilates isn’t quite as glamorous as yoga. I mean, no one goes...
17 December 2018
singapore marathons & fun runs 2019
Fitness & Beauty
Singapore Marathons & Fun Runs 2019 – 10 Races with Early Bird Tickets
Maybe you’re still catching your breath from the Standard Chartered marathon last weekend, but, believe it or not, some sibei siao on runners are already locking in their slots for...
12 December 2018
the green party singapore
Shopping
The Green Party Singapore – New Budget Shop With Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas
The Green Party is a new chain of budget gift shops, with outlets at Plaza Singapura, Bedok Mall, Downtown East and Northpoint currently. Upon first glance, it looks like a Miniso clone,...
10 December 2018
ikea singapore price comparison
Shopping
IKEA Singapore Price Comparison – Is IKEA Still the Best Store for Cheap Furniture?
When I was a kid, going to IKEA Singapore was the most exciting thing in the world. IKEA was, hands down, the best amusement park in town in the ‘90s. Times...
5 December 2018
tokyu hands singapore gift ideas
Shopping
Tokyu Hands Singapore – 17 Best Gift Ideas & Where to Find Cheaper Alternatives
Tokyu Hands is like a really expensive Daiso. Think weird, cool or just plain kawaii Japanese gadgets, only, well, a lot more than $2 each. But it’s definitely a fun place...
16 November 2018
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Family
Tokyo Disneyland & Disney Sea Guide – Ticket Prices, Hotels & Money-Saving Tips
Whether Disney fan or otherwise, visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea (its sister theme park) is just one of those things that constantly tops Singaporeans’ travel bucket lists. But...
9 November 2018
car rental hokkaido
Travel
Car Rental Hokkaido – 7 Things to Know Before Your Hokkaido Self-Drive Trip
Family-friendly and just the right amount of outdoorsy, it’s totally easy to see why Hokkaido is one of Singaporeans’ most beloved holiday destinations. And now that budget airlines Scoot and...
8 November 2018
5 things that will be more expensive singapore 2019
Budgeting
Cost of Living in Singapore Going Up – 5 Things That Will Get More Expensive in 2019
“Singapore so expensive!” and “Wah lao, [insert hawker dish here] price went up again!” are common refrains at the HDB void deck and on forums. Judging by the recent spate...
1 November 2018
iphone xr price singapore 2018
Budgeting
Singtel, Starhub & M1 iPhone XR Price – How Much Cheaper Can the iPhone XR Get?
Hi folks, it’s me again. Back to talk about the prices of the upcoming iPhone XR, a hot button issue that is close to all of our hearts. For those...
22 October 2018
iphone xs case singapore 2018
Budgeting
iPhone XS Cases Singapore – 7 Best iPhone XS & XS Max Cases Under $60
These days, “Don’t forget to use protection!” seems to apply more to iPhones than to sex. After all, your genitals were bundled in for free when you were born, but...
26 September 2018
pratunam hotels bangkok 2018
Travel
Pratunam Hotels Bangkok – 15 Best Hotels Near Platinum Mall from $60 a Night
Singaporeans are damn one kind. While tourists from all over the world visit Bangkok for Wat Pho and Soi Cowboy, ask any Bangkok-bound Singaporean about his itinerary and you’re gonna...
20 September 2018
singtel starhub m1 iphone xs price singapore 2018
Budgeting
Singtel, Starhub & M1 iPhone XS Price – Which Telco Has The Best iPhone Plan?
Scrambling to get your hands on the brand new iPhone XS or XS Max… and wondering which telco you should sign up with? This article compiles the Singtel iPhone XS price, Starhub iPhone XS...
19 September 2018
iphone xs xr price in singapore 2018
Budgeting
Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max & iPhone XR Price in Singapore
So, Apple announced its new iPhone lineup yesterday (12 Sep), which means that many, um, enterprising Singaporeans are already camping out on the Apple website to preorder the new models:...
18 September 2018
proximity housing grant
Property
Proximity Housing Grant – Is This The Game Changer For Resale Flats in Singapore?
Like every other Singaporean, I love a good kaobei session, and Budget 2018 GST hike announcements sure provide plenty of fodder for cathartic complaining. But when all is said and...
10 September 2018
national day rally 2018
Budgeting
National Day Rally 2018 – 4 New Housing & Healthcare Schemes Singaporeans Should Know
Is it just me or did this year’s National Day Rally feel like a rundown of recent movie blockbusters? “From the creators of SERS, HIP, Pioneer Generation and CHAS, we...
20 August 2018
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Dining
Michelin Guide Singapore 2018 – Price List of All 50 Bib Gourmand Winners
You might have heard the news that the Michelin Guide Singapore 2018 features a whopping 50 hawker stalls and affordable eateries under their “cheap eats” category, the Bib Gourmand, proving once again that best...
20 July 2018
Tian Ma Singapore
Shopping
25 Insanely Cheap Lifestyle Goods You Can Buy at Tian Ma Group
One man’s “cheap” is another man’s “overpriced”, as the proverb goes (sort of). That said, I’ve discovered this heartland store that I think EVERYONE can agree is definitely cheap, confirm guarantee...
21 May 2018
cheap scuba diving singapore 2018
Budgeting
Scuba Diving Singapore – How Singaporeans Can Go Diving on a Budget
I have a complicated relationship with scuba diving. On the one hand, I love the feeling of drifting through the open sea and getting up close and personal with marine...
11 May 2018
Miniso Singapore – The 8 Most Value-for-Money Items to Buy
Shopping
Miniso Singapore – The 8 Most Value-for-Money Items to Buy
Miniso is the kind of shop that you walk into expecting to buy stuff, but once you’re in there, you just end up getting lost in a sea of random...
10 May 2018
budget 2018 bsd increase
Budgeting
Budget 2018: 8 Things That Singaporeans Will Either Save or Spend More On
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat’s Budget 2018 speech yesterday was a 120-minute oratorical epic which touched on just about every nation-building issue, from the ageing population to sustainability.
20 February 2018