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Property
Getting a HDB Flat vs Executive Condo (EC) vs Private Condo in Singapore (2019)
If you are house-shopping now and can only afford to get a new HDB BTO, then you obviously don’t have much of a choice. But if you still have time...
2 October 2019
Camera rental singapore
Budgeting
Camera Rental Singapore: Price List of DSLR, GoPro and Lens Rental
Cameras are really costly. If you need a quality camera only for special occasions like a scuba-diving trip, shooting your best friend’s pre-wedding photoshoot, or a school film project, renting...
26 September 2019
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Credit Cards
BOC Family Card – MoneySmart Review 2020
We all know that Bank of China (BOC) isn’t exactly the sexiest bank out there — their cards don’t have fancy designs and you hardly see their ads around —...
25 September 2019
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Shopping
10 “Interesting” Buys From The Golden Mile Complex Thai Supermarket
It’s true that people “don’t miss (their) water till the well runs dry”. In the Singapore context, we don’t miss our malls until they en bloc — first Queensway Shopping...
25 September 2019
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Home Loans
If Divorced, Who Gets The House in Singapore? Splitting Matrimonial Assets & How to Get a New Home Loan
Sometimes, two people who were once in love realise that the other person is not their “happily ever after”. Whatever the reason is, they then decide to go through a...
23 September 2019
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Credit Cards
CIMB Platinum Mastercard — MoneySmart Review 2020
The CIMB Platinum Mastercard and Visa Signature credit cards caused quite a bit of buzz last year-end (Nov 2018), when they offered a whopping 10% cashback for 5 bonus spending...
19 September 2019
iphone 11 singapore price
Shopping
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max Prices in Singapore (2019)
I’m so tired of the whole iPhone hype — have people not switched out from Apple yet?! News of the newest iPhone models just dropped, and as with every third...
18 September 2019
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Budgeting
Singtel, Starhub and M1 iPhone 11 Prices (2019) — Which Telco Is The Cheapest?
The news has been confirmed — the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max will officially be released in Singapore on 20 Sep 2019. Preorders are open...
18 September 2019
fresh oysters singapore
Dining
9 Best Restaurants To Get Fresh & Cheap Oysters Under $2++ a Pop
With the staggering number of seafood restaurants in Singapore, fresh oysters that are affordable at the same time are not as elusive as you think. If you’re an oyster-lover, you...
17 September 2019
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Property
Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG) — How Much Do You Get & How Does It Affect Your First HDB Flat Purchase?
The recently announced Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG) consolidates the Additional Housing Grant (AHG) and Special Housing Grant (SHG) to provide higher grant amounts at a higher income ceiling. This means...
12 September 2019
dog shelter expenses singapore
Budgeting
The Costs of Running Dog Shelter, Voices For Animals, in Singapore: “It’s Always A Loss We’re Making”
Yeah, yeah. We all know that animal shelters are very noble and charitable for taking in and caring for needy animals. Ask anyone and they’d agree that they respect the...
9 September 2019
How Did The 5 Richest People in Singapore Make Their Fortune?
Budgeting
How Did The 5 Richest People in Singapore Make Their Fortune?
Everyone knows that Singapore is a pretty rich country. We have a lot of rich people on our tiny island. And even the not-so-rich bulk of the population? We mostly...
6 September 2019
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Life Insurance
Should You Ever Buy an Investment Linked Policy (ILP)?
When you think about life insurance policies do you think about the peace of mind you get knowing that you’d be protected for life?
5 September 2019
escape room singapore
Budgeting
Escape Rooms Singapore Price Guide — Freeing SG, Xcape, Trapped and More
I’ve been afraid of the dark since young, and recently while exploring a tunnel overseas, I discovered that I’m claustrophobic too. Escape rooms are an unholy marriage of the two,...
4 September 2019
furpal dog rental singapore
Opinion
Furpal Singapore — Would You “Sell” Playtime With Your Dog For $10 Per Hour?
If you have a dog or are a dog lover, you may have heard of the newest pet business in town: Furpal. With the platform, dog owners in Singapore can...
30 August 2019
Best OCBC Credit Cards Review
Credit Cards
Best OCBC Credit Cards in Singapore – Credit Card Reviews 2020
Back when people actually shopped at Orchard Road — you know, instead of just checking out clothes, shoes and books before buying them online — chances are you saw purchases charged to...
29 August 2019
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Shopping
Designer Fashion Subscriptions in Singapore — Style Theory vs Mad Thread vs The Treasure Collective
Unless you’re Kim Lim or Arissa Cheo and are born of billionaire blood, it’s unlikely that you can afford a wardrobe of designer garb. But with up-and-coming fashion subscription services...
27 August 2019
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Budgeting
redONE, ViViFi & Grid Mobile: Are the 3 Newest Telcos Any Good?
Singaporeans today are familiar with mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), thanks to Circles Life penetrating into the market in 2016. Since then, more MVNOs have flooded the scene. This is...
26 August 2019
life insurance policy loan singapore
Life Insurance
Insurance Policy Loan: How to Take a Loan From Life Insurance, And Should You?
What is something that give you returns after you pump in a lot of money? Life insurance policies with cash value come to mind. But did you know that you...
23 August 2019
pizza delivery singapore
Dining
Best Pizza Delivery Singapore: 7 Places To Get Affordable Pizzas Delivered To Your Doorstep
After a long day at work, you just need a lazy night sometimes. Forget about adult responsibilities and get pizza delivery. But pizza delivery is not only perfect for a...
23 August 2019
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Education
NDR 2019 — More Affordable Preschool, Polytechnic & University Fees for Mid-Income Families
On the education front, it was good news all around at last weekend’s National Day Rally 2019. A huge chunk of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s speech this year was...
21 August 2019
national day rally 2019
Budgeting
National Day Rally 2019 — On Retirement, CPF, Education & More
Shortly after Singapore’s 54th birthday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made his National Day Rally 2019 speech last night (18 Aug 2019), with Singapore’s game plan for the year(s) ahead....
19 August 2019
Preschool in Singapore – Kindergartens, Infant Care, Nursery And The Costs Involved
Family
Preschool in Singapore – Kindergartens, Infant Care, Nursery And The Costs Involved
The pregnancy is over. Whew! The delivery went smoothly. Yeah! Now, you have an adorable tiny person who is a totally unique individual in her own right. Welcome to parenthood....
19 August 2019
Cheap Conveyor Belt Sushi in Singapore — Sushiro (New!) vs Sushi Express & More
Dining
Cheap Conveyor Belt Sushi in Singapore — Sushiro (New!) vs Sushi Express & More
Sushi aficionados would already know this, but Sushiro — Japan’s largest conveyor belt sushi chain — has finally hit Singapore (19 Aug 2019)! The chain has 530 outlets around the world,...
16 August 2019
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Dining
Jewel Changi Airport Guide – 5 First-In-Singapore Food Brands & Their Prices
Changi Airport has truly outdone themselves with Jewel, the hippest new mall in town. Located right next to Terminal 1, Jewel Changi Airport marries glamour and greenery – exuding a...
15 August 2019