jeffcuellar

Articles by Jeff Cuellar

I'm known by many titles: copywriter, published author, literary connoisseur, ex- U.S. Army intelligence analyst, and Champion of Capua.

3 Ways to Reduce Your Phone Bill Dramatically
Budgeting
3 Ways to Reduce Your Phone Bill Dramatically
Phone plans are the worst. You’re either paying too damn much for a plan that has enough minutes and data for two people to use or you’re paying too much...
29 July 2014
Booking Your Air Tickets Online – Here’s the Expert Tip on the Best Time to Do It!
Travel
Booking Your Air Tickets Online – Here’s the Expert Tip on the Best Time to Do It!
Timing is everything. It doesn’t matter whether you’re searching for a new job, trying to buy your first home or planning a holiday getaway – timing your decisions correctly can...
25 July 2014
How To Navigate the 4 Most Important Financial Phases of Your Life
Budgeting
How To Navigate the 4 Most Important Financial Phases of Your Life
Hindsight is 20/20 right? It’s sad, but true, especially when it comes to the financial decisions you’ve made in your lifetime. Yeah, we’ve all made bad financial choices that we...
23 July 2014
4 Satay Places That Are Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Hunger AND Budget
Dining
4 Satay Places That Are Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Hunger AND Budget
Satay is the ultimate get-together food isn’t it? It’s unbelievably simple (c’mon, it’s meat on a stick right?), relatively inexpensive, and goes great with beer. However, not every place can...
18 July 2014
5 Reasons Why Recent Government Changes Make Singapore Even More Boring
Opinion
5 Reasons Why Recent Government Changes Make Singapore Even More Boring
Nothing exciting ever happens in Singapore right? I mean, Singapore is one of the most insulated and safest places in the world. Other than a major riot, some MRT delays,...
17 July 2014
3 Incredible Money Saving Apps Every Singaporean Needs
Budgeting
3 Incredible Money Saving Apps Every Singaporean Needs
Here’s a question – how many apps on your phone do you currently have? Do you have 20, 50, 100+ apps on your phone right now? Well, according to recent...
15 July 2014
5 Deliciously Affordable Iftar Buffets You Should Definitely Check Out
Dining
5 Deliciously Affordable Iftar Buffets You Should Definitely Check Out
Fasting takes plenty of willpower and discipline. You’re proving it now by reading this article about delicious buffets while you’re fasting!
14 July 2014
Mustafa vs. Department Stores vs. Online Retailers – Which Saves You More on Cologne?
This Versus That
Mustafa vs. Department Stores vs. Online Retailers – Which Saves You More on Cologne?
The cologne you use says a lot about you. In fact, choosing cologne is one of the most important decisions a man can make! Why? Because your choice of cologne...
11 July 2014
Bored in Singapore? Consider One of These 3 Entertainment Platforms for Your Home
Entertainment
Bored in Singapore? Consider One of These 3 Entertainment Platforms for Your Home
In Singapore, it’s not uncommon to spend up to 50 hours per week at the office. In fact, a news report released late last year concluded that Singaporeans work the...
10 July 2014
Think Singapore’s MRT Is Bad? Wait Till You See the Public Transport Systems of Other Cities
Opinion
Think Singapore’s MRT Is Bad? Wait Till You See the Public Transport Systems of Other Cities
What do you think of Singapore’s Mass Rail Transit (MRT) system? Sure, MRT stations are a bit more crowded, the trains are a little slower, and regular service disruptions since...
9 July 2014
Mustafa vs. Department Stores vs. Online Retailers – Which Saves You More on Perfume?
This Versus That
Mustafa vs. Department Stores vs. Online Retailers – Which Saves You More on Perfume?
Your fragrance says a lot about you. Think about it, when you’re shopping for fragrances for another person, you often make a choice based on what scent you think fits...
8 July 2014
Mustafa vs NTUC FairPrice – Who Saves You More on Food and Household Items?
This Versus That
Mustafa vs NTUC FairPrice – Who Saves You More on Food and Household Items?
If I were to tell you that Mustafa isn’t the absolute cheapest place around, you’d probably tell me that I was full of crap right?
4 July 2014
3 Fun Places to Go Out on a First Date Without Going Broke
Entertainment
3 Fun Places to Go Out on a First Date Without Going Broke
The first date can make or break a potential relationship. But does that mean that you should just throw in all your chips on a fantastically expensive date?
3 July 2014
Which Countries Have the Highest Paid Teachers? The Answer Might Surprise You
Education
Which Countries Have the Highest Paid Teachers? The Answer Might Surprise You
Being a teacher is tough. In many nations, it’s a low-paying, underappreciated profession that has one of the biggest responsibilities imaginable – developing the minds of a nation’s youth.
3 July 2014
The 5 Hottest Luxury Timepieces to Invest In (2014)
Invest
The 5 Hottest Luxury Timepieces to Invest In (2014)
Timepieces are attractive “alternative” investments because they are a good hedge against inflation. In fact, a good investment-grade watch can maintain at least 80% of its original value. That’s not...
2 July 2014
3 Financial Life Lessons You Can Learn From the Widow Who Blew $1 Million Dollars
Family
3 Financial Life Lessons You Can Learn From the Widow Who Blew $1 Million Dollars
What would you do with $1 million dollars? Silly question I know – and one that I’m sure will get a lot of silly answers. Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong...
1 July 2014
Are You Happy With Your Salary? Apparently, 83% of Singaporeans Aren’t
Opinion
Are You Happy With Your Salary? Apparently, 83% of Singaporeans Aren’t
Hmm… judging by that look of hate in your eyes, I think I just got my answer. Yes, salary is a certainly a touchy issue in Singapore, and Jobstreet.com just...
27 June 2014
4 Awesome Halal Restaurants You Simply MUST Try In Singapore
Dining
4 Awesome Halal Restaurants You Simply MUST Try In Singapore
What is halal food? The short answer to that question is that halal foods are foods and drinks permitted for Muslims to eat under Islamic dietary guidelines. Of course, most...
27 June 2014
4 Better (and Cheaper) Alternatives to Overpriced Dr Dre’s BEATS Headphones – Around-Ear Headphones Edition
Shopping
4 Better (and Cheaper) Alternatives to Overpriced Dr Dre’s BEATS Headphones – Around-Ear Headphones Edition
Headphones are more than just accessories that let us listen to music. Headphones provide us with means of escaping our present reality – the reality of a Singapore that’s getting...
25 June 2014
3 Free Ways to Upgrade Your Professional Skills without Setting Foot in a Classroom
Career
3 Free Ways to Upgrade Your Professional Skills without Setting Foot in a Classroom
When was the last time you upgraded your skills and knowledge? Hmmm… that long huh? Well, the bad news about that is you might be holding yourself back when it...
24 June 2014
Avoid getting your flat repossessed
Opinion
3 Ways Those Two Singapore Airbnb Users Could Have Avoided Getting Their Flats Repossessed
For years, the Housing Development Board (HDB) has been telling you that you can’t rent out your flat to tourists. You can only rent out your flat to Singapore Citizens,...
19 June 2014
8 Exotic Holidays Anyone Can Afford
Travel
8 Exotic Holidays Anyone Can Afford
What do you love about Singapore? You’re probably thinking right now about how much you love Singapore’s delicious food, public safety, and efficient transportation system (when it’s working).
18 June 2014
Lease a hotel room for profit
Invest
Here’s an Unlikely Property Investment Alternative That Involves Hotel Rooms (You Read That Right).
Is property investment dead in Singapore? Well, I wouldn’t really call it dead – more like paralyzed because of the Total Debt Servicing Ration (TDSR) framework, which makes it nearly...
11 June 2014
5 Mouthwatering Value-for-Money Mexican Restaurants in Singapore
Dining
5 Mouthwatering Value-for-Money Mexican Restaurants in Singapore
Do you love Mexican food? I certainly do. Then again, I don’t really have a choice – my native tongue is Spanish and my heritage is Mexican. But even if...
3 June 2014
Singapore’s 5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars
Transportation
Singapore’s 5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars
Be honest. What do you care more about when buying a car, appearance or fuel efficiency? Well, when you consider that the top selling car brands in Singapore are Mercedes...
20 May 2014