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Articles by Meredith Woo

I've always been a champion of saving money where I can, and gathering the best lobangs (deals) to help me in doing so. But I'm no penny pincher, especially when it comes to practicalities like saving time and not sacrificing basic comfort.

Here’s What Experienced Traders Do That Make All the Difference
Invest
Here’s What Experienced Traders Do That Make All the Difference
You’ve just started trading or are thinking of getting your feet wet. But how do you begin, and what do you do to ensure you are starting off right? Y...
6 July 2020
Yet to Switch to an Electricity Retailer? That’s About $242 You Could Have Saved Last Year
Budgeting
Yet to Switch to an Electricity Retailer? That’s About $242 You Could Have Saved Last Year
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
3 July 2020
#RecessionReady (2/4) — How To Lower Your HDB Housing Loan Payments
Home Loans
#RecessionReady (2/4) — How To Lower Your HDB Housing Loan Payments
In the 2nd instalment of our #RecessionReady series, we look at how to reduce costs, especially at a time when our economy, jobs and possibly financ...
2 July 2020
Here’s an Easy Way for Anyone to Grow Their Savings with up to 2% p.a. — Capital Guaranteed
Budgeting
Here’s an Easy Way for Anyone to Grow Their Savings with up to 2% p.a. — Capital Guaranteed
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel Dash. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editoria...
1 July 2020
In A Time of Uncertainty, Things May Just Get Better with Singlife’s Insurance Plans
Budgeting
In A Time of Uncertainty, Things May Just Get Better with Singlife’s Insurance Plans
This post was written in collaboration with Singlife. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
29 June 2020
#RecessionReady (1/4) — Should You Still Save For Retirement During Tough Times?
Budgeting
#RecessionReady (1/4) — Should You Still Save For Retirement During Tough Times?
Six months of 2020 have gone by, and we’re still trying to weather this Covid-19 pandemic and its economic impact on us. With pay cuts, business pr...
25 June 2020
First Look at NTUC Income’s New 2-year Single Premium Endowment Plan — Gro Capital Ease: Guaranteed Return of 1.85% p.a.^
Budgeting
First Look at NTUC Income’s New 2-year Single Premium Endowment Plan — Gro Capital Ease: Guaranteed Return of 1.85% p.a.^
This post was written in collaboration with NTUC Income. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial...
23 June 2020
Yet to Create Your Free Singtel CAST Account? Sign Up & You Could Win A 42” Samsung UHD TV or GrabFood Vouchers
Entertainment
Yet to Create Your Free Singtel CAST Account? Sign Up & You Could Win A 42” Samsung UHD TV or GrabFood Vouchers
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
19 June 2020
Worried About Your Job? Here Are Some Helpful Insights & Advice from A Seasoned Career Coach
Career
Worried About Your Job? Here Are Some Helpful Insights & Advice from A Seasoned Career Coach
This post was written in collaboration with Workforce Singapore (WSG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
8 June 2020
I Almost Lost $90 to An E-Commerce Scam, Here’s What I Learnt
Shopping
I Almost Lost $90 to An E-Commerce Scam, Here’s What I Learnt
This post was written in collaboration with the Media Literacy Council. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintai...
5 June 2020