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,...

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...

Generally, SAFRA is an affordable recreation club in Singapore: If you can’t afford a “real” country club membership yet want access to facilities like swimming pools, bowling alleys and etc,...

Facials are crazy expensive in Singapore. At most respectable spas and salons, a 60- to 90-minute facial would probably cost you $150 to $200+. Ouch. And unlike aesthetic clinics that...

I think of birthdays like video game levels. With each decade you clear, you “unlock” a series of benefits and/or quests. Turn 21? Time to vote. Turn 30? Don’t forget...

After the wedding, the next big milestone that’ll empty out your savings is your first home and mortgage. In Singapore, any home will be considered a big-ticket purchase. If, like an...

The Hungry Ghost Festival, a.k.a. the “ghost month” or 7th month in the Chinese calendar, is almost here! Get ready for the smell of burning joss paper, scantily-clad getai singers and… huge...

If I had a dollar for every time someone reminded me that Singapore is the most expensive city in the world, I would probably have enough money to live comfortably...

When checking out a man’s style, the focus usually goes to his watch, his shoes or his bag. But a man’s perfume plays a big part too. For some men,...

Young hawkers are changing the definition of #ourhawkerculture in Singapore. What used to be very “atas” food is now easily accessible. Whether it’s European, Korean, Japanese, or Chinese cuisine –...

Aren’t you glad you live in the wonderful era of online shopping? At the click of a button, you can get anything, even groceries, delivered to your door. No need...

Japan has Gotemba Premium Outlets, and we have… the IMM Singapore in Jurong East. It’s nowhere near as glamorous — it’s an old outlet mall with funky-smelling walkways, so I...

Are you loyal to your bank? If the answer is yes, then I have bad news: Loyalty doesn’t pay, at least when we’re talking about refinancing home loans in Singapore....

Those gunning for an executive condominium (EC) unit would’ve heard of the highly anticipated Piermont Grand in Punggol. As the only EC launch in 2019, the Sumang Walk EC plot...

An entrepreneur without the luxury of a big budget to start with? Or, are you working for an events company that need copy services on site? Copier rental is probably...

Choosing a home loan can be confusing. There are so many options to think about: fixed or floating interest rates, loan term, lock-in periods, subsidies, penalties and other special features....

Credit is power. Given the convenience of credit cards, you might feel tempted to abuse the spending power that credit cards give. When your credit limit is 3 to 4...

Singaporeans love to complain about the high cost of living, yet we rarely bother to take advantage of the free stuff that is actually available in the country. Hey, we...

Soft brows, tinted lips and cherry cheeks — Korean makeup is great because not only does it enhance your features in a natural, subtle way, but it’s also relatively inexpensive...

You’ve probably heard of eyelash extensions and eyebrow embroidery, but did you know — aesthetics salons are now offering eyeliner and lipstick tattoos, and bb cream “infusions” into your skin? For...

Fuelling our wanderlust is expensive business, yet somehow many Singaporeans manage to afford vacations on seemingly every long weekend, and in June and December. How? With budget flights and discounted...

Some say the world is split into cat and dog people. I don’t believe that, but if I had to choose, I’m 100% #TeamCat. And you know what? Cats are...

So, it’s official. The satellite-based ERP 2.0 system will become reality come 2020, for a price of $556 million dollars. To add salt to the wound, it will be built...

People think that just because I’m a cat lady, I don’t like dogs. In actuality, I love all furkids – including cuddly canines! Dogs are by far the most popular...

I’m a huge advocate of pet adoption in Singapore — you probably would be too, if you knew as much I do about the horrible breeding practices of the puppy...