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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.

Shopping at Giant Just Got Even More Affordable — There’s Been A Lasting Price Drop on Hundreds of Everyday Essentials
Budgeting
Shopping at Giant Just Got Even More Affordable — There’s Been A Lasting Price Drop on Hundreds of Everyday Essentials
This post was written in collaboration with Giant. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integ...
7 October 2020
7 Ways This Mobile Provider Can Reduce Stress & Worries in Your Life
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7 Ways This Mobile Provider Can Reduce Stress & Worries in Your Life
This post was written in collaboration with MyRepublic. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial...
6 October 2020
3 Popular Tech Skills Singaporeans Took Up During Circuit Breaker That Are Still In Demand Now
Career
3 Popular Tech Skills Singaporeans Took Up During Circuit Breaker That Are Still In Demand Now
This post was written in collaboration with Smartcademy. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial...
5 October 2020
Are You an NSF, Tertiary Student or Retiree? Here’s How the Latest DBS Multiplier Account Changes Benefit You
Savings Accounts
Are You an NSF, Tertiary Student or Retiree? Here’s How the Latest DBS Multiplier Account Changes Benefit You
You’re not like “most people”. You don’t have a typical full-time job, have no credit card and your income stream doesn’t necessarily come from an emp...
29 September 2020
Unemployed or Retrenched? Here’s Some Help on Managing Finances & Restarting Your Career
Career
Unemployed or Retrenched? Here’s Some Help on Managing Finances & Restarting Your Career
Recently, I just got news from an ex-colleague that half of her department was retrenched due to Covid-19’s impact on the business... herself included...
18 September 2020
The Refreshed Amex Platinum Credit Card at a Glance — Save More on Dining & Drinks, Plus Other Benefits
Credit Cards
The Refreshed Amex Platinum Credit Card at a Glance — Save More on Dining & Drinks, Plus Other Benefits
Presenting the refreshed American Express — aka Amex — Platinum Credit Card. It’s a sleek, updated 2020 refresh, yet, still so immediately recognisabl...
28 August 2020
Pricey Purchases Made Lighter on Your Wallet — With DBS Payment Plans, Enjoy Interest-Free Instalments for up to 12 Months
Budgeting
Pricey Purchases Made Lighter on Your Wallet — With DBS Payment Plans, Enjoy Interest-Free Instalments for up to 12 Months
I don’t know about you, but when I buy pricey items, I usually agonise over it for a while before buying, and I have to ensure I tick the boxes off my...
19 August 2020
Fortitude Budget 2020: How These New Measures Further Support Singapore Workers After Circuit Breaker
Budgeting
Fortitude Budget 2020: How These New Measures Further Support Singapore Workers After Circuit Breaker
It’s been two months since Singapore has emerged from the Circuit Breaker and we are now well into Phase 2. Many businesses have reopened, and service...
28 July 2020
#RecessionReady (4/4) — Smart Money Moves To Weather Economic Storms
Budgeting
#RecessionReady (4/4) — Smart Money Moves To Weather Economic Storms
Right now, it’s tough to put aside as much money as we used to for our goals. For some of us, it’s a battle to even put food on the table and meet ong...
17 July 2020
#RecessionReady (3/4) — Should You Even Consider Investing When Markets Are Volatile?
Invest
#RecessionReady (3/4) — Should You Even Consider Investing When Markets Are Volatile?
You don’t need to be a seasoned investor to know that the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in market volatility, fear and uncertainty. In March 2020,...
8 July 2020