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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.

New Norm 2021: Do You Know What It Takes to Buy A Home in Singapore This Year?
Property
New Norm 2021: Do You Know What It Takes to Buy A Home in Singapore This Year?
Last year (2020) saw us battling with Covid-19, circuit breaker, job insecurity, cashflow fears, recession and who knows what else. As a result, so...
18 February 2021
Are You Using More Electricity This Stay-Home CNY? How This Singapore Family Counters It with Smart Tips
Budgeting
Are You Using More Electricity This Stay-Home CNY? How This Singapore Family Counters It with Smart Tips
This post was written in collaboration with SP Group. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
11 February 2021
New Norm 2021: How to Grow & Fortify Your Emergency Fund, Just in Case
Budgeting
New Norm 2021: How to Grow & Fortify Your Emergency Fund, Just in Case
Whoop, whoop! As more approved Covid-19 vaccines are reaching Singapore’s shores, we’re raring to go full steam ahead in 2021. To make sure we ride...
8 February 2021
New Norm 2021: How to Have a Chinese “NewNormal” Year (#CNNY)
Budgeting
New Norm 2021: How to Have a Chinese “NewNormal” Year (#CNNY)
Chinese New Year 2021 will indeed be one for the books. While we celebrate with family over reunion dinner, it’s another celebration of sorts — tha...
2 February 2021
Sending Cash to Overseas Family or Back Home? How DBS Remit Helps Your Money Travel
Budgeting
Sending Cash to Overseas Family or Back Home? How DBS Remit Helps Your Money Travel
There’s been talk about more potential air travel bubbles opening up, especially with Covid-19 vaccines progressively being administered to Singapor...
27 January 2021
5 Reasons Why Half of Singapore Households Have Already Switched to an Electricity Retailer — What Are You Waiting For?
Budgeting
5 Reasons Why Half of Singapore Households Have Already Switched to an Electricity Retailer — What Are You Waiting For?
This post was written in collaboration with Senoko Energy. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
22 January 2021
What Coverage Will You Get When You Purchase Home Insurance? Plus, a Look at Singlife's New Benefits
Home Insurance
What Coverage Will You Get When You Purchase Home Insurance? Plus, a Look at Singlife's New Benefits
This post was written in collaboration with Singlife. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
21 January 2021
New Norm 2021: Young Parents — Planning Finances for Now and the Future
Budgeting
New Norm 2021: Young Parents — Planning Finances for Now and the Future
Remember 2020? It was a challenging year, especially for parents with young kids. You had to keep everyone safe and financially afloat during Covid-...
19 January 2021
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Get A Singtel Prepaid SIM (For Yourself or Your Teen)
Budgeting
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Get A Singtel Prepaid SIM (For Yourself or Your Teen)
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
21 December 2020
6 Compelling Reasons (Other than Price) Why You Should Switch to a Circles.Life SIM-Only Mobile Plan, Stat!
Budgeting
6 Compelling Reasons (Other than Price) Why You Should Switch to a Circles.Life SIM-Only Mobile Plan, Stat!
This post was written in collaboration with Circles.Life. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editoria...
14 December 2020