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This Versus That
How Much Cheaper Is It To Own A Motorcycle Than A Car in Singapore?
When a friend of mine casually mentioned that he only pays $0.65 to park his motorcycle for an entire day, I nearly spit water in his face. I pay the...
8 May 2019
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Dining
Starbucks Coffee Prices in Singapore – Are They The Same Islandwide?
Earlier this year, I was served #shookt tea when I found out that McDonald’s charges us different prices at different outlets in Singapore. Many of our readers were surprised too,...
7 May 2019
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Dining
Halal Catering in Singapore: Affordable Halal Buffet & BBQ Caterers Price List
It is almost that time of the year again; when I notice the smell of delicious curries and spices wafting through the HDB corridors, as the makciks prepare for their annual...
6 May 2019
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Dining
9 Non-Fast Food Restaurants With Student Meals Under $10
Sure, school means maths, science and exams, but it also means you get to dine at restaurants for as cheap as under $10, which is almost unheard of in Singapore....
30 April 2019
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Budgeting
5 House Cleaning Services in Singapore You Can Rely On To Keep Your Home Spick and Span
Don’t want to waste your weekend doing household chores yet not ready to commit to a live-in maid? A cleaning service or agency might be the answer to your problem....
26 April 2019
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Shopping
Guide To iShopChangi – Duty-Free Online Shopping in Singapore
For people like me who make effort to head to Changi Airport hours before my flight just to go duty-free shopping, iShopChangi is a real godsend. I say first ah:...
25 April 2019
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Property
Can Average Singaporeans Actually Afford To Buy Landed Houses?
The other day, one of our colleagues randomly lamented about how it’s as good as impossible for Singaporeans to afford landed properties in Singapore anymore (“the only way is to...
25 April 2019
Applecare singapore
Budgeting
AppleCare Plus & Extended Warranties – Worth It Or Not?
I use an iPhone, work on a MacBook Pro, and carry an iPad Mini on the go, but the truth is, prior to this article, I didn’t think or know...
18 April 2019
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Budgeting
How to Save on Your Aircon Bill: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat Without Turning on the Aircon 24/7
Air conditioning is about as vital to life to some Singaporeans as air, food, and water. That’s because it can get crazy hot in Singapore, and for many households, that...
18 April 2019
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Dining
Best Burgers Singapore Price Guide (2019) – 9 Trending Restaurants To Check Out
I don’t know how I missed the memo, but with the opening of Shake Shack and Burger & Lobster in Singapore, burgers are officially trending. Gone are the days when...
17 April 2019
Planning a Funeral Service in Singapore – What to Do When a Loved One Dies & How Much It Costs
Budgeting
Planning a Funeral Service in Singapore – What to Do When a Loved One Dies & How Much It Costs
We don’t like to talk about death. It’s not a happy topic. Thinking about it is worse. It just reminds us how it’ll all end for ourselves and all we...
17 April 2019
cost of diabetes treatment singapore
Healthcare
Diabetes in Singapore – Guide to Cost of Screening, Treatment & Medication
Not sure if you got the memo, but diabetes is a major problem here in Singapore. Consider the following sobering statistics: Close to 10% of Singaporeans have diabetes. For Singaporeans...
17 April 2019
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Family
Infant Cares in Singapore 2019: PCF Sparkletots vs My First Skool vs Others
It feels like just the other day when you whooped with joy (and relief) at the arrival of your baby. Now, all too soon, your maternity leave is over and...
16 April 2019
pokemon center singapore
Shopping
Pokemon Center At Jewel Changi Airport – 15 Things Under $15
There’s a lot of buzz around the recent opening of the Pokemon Center at Jewel Changi Airport. It is, after, the first official Pokemon store outside of Japan. However, as...
15 April 2019
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Dining
Tanjong Pagar Korean Food Price Guide: Kimchi Jigae, Korean BBQ and Fried Chicken (2019)
The Tanjong Pagar district has so many Korean restaurants, it might as well be called the “Little Korea” of Singapore. And although I’ll never understand the K-pop and K-drama craze,...
15 April 2019
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Shopping
Pokemon Center Singapore Price Guide — Nope, Not Everything Is Cheaper In Japan!
Anyone who knows me can vouch for my obsession with Pokemon – I’ve played every “colour” on every console, including the newest Pokemon Let’s Go on the Nintendo Switch. So...
15 April 2019
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Budgeting
Laundry Services in Singapore – Price Comparison of 7 Affordable Laundromats
Laundry services in Singapore are growing in popularity, perhaps because doing laundry is one of life’s most terrible chores, right next to ironing. (Dishes, I can tolerate. Mopping, I find therapeutic....
15 April 2019
prenatal massages singapore
Family
7 Shiok Prenatal Massages To Relieve Aches and Water Retention: Price Guide for Mums-to-Be
Don’t let instagram mumfluencers or Meghan Markle fool you. The pregnancy glow is not all there is to growing a baby. Pregnant mums-to-be often suffer from morning sickness, swollen feet and...
8 April 2019
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Family
Paediatricians in Singapore (2019): Consultation Fees at Top Kids’ Clinics
Few things worry a parent as much as when a child falls ill. The younger the child, the greater the worry, especially since they can’t talk yet and won’t be...
5 April 2019
cheap locksmiths singapore
Budgeting
Cheap Locksmiths Singapore: Price Lists of 4 Reliable Locksmith Services
Getting locked out of your home, office or car is no fun. It’s much worse when you’re locked in. You need a locksmith pronto. But who can you trust to...
4 April 2019
baju kurung online shopping singapore
Shopping
Hari Raya 2019 – 6 Online Shops for Affordable Baju Kurung in Singapore
If you opt for luxurious fabrics and high-end brands, buying a baju kurung in Singapore can easily cost you $300 to $400, at least. And with just about a month to...
26 March 2019
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Credit Cards
BOC Elite Miles Card – MoneySmart Review 2020
The Bank of China launched the BOC Elite Miles Card in mid-2018 – and I must say, it’s pretty impressive. In fact, it may even be one of the best credit...
26 March 2019
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Travel
5 Cheap Holiday Destinations from Singapore ($520 to $720 All In!)
Most Singaporeans go on a holiday once a year, even if that means Johor Bahru, Bangkok or Batam. There’s just nothing like a getaway to restore sanity and recharge our...
25 March 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Second-Hand Car in Singapore (2019)
Transportation
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Second-Hand Car in Singapore (2019)
So, you’ve scrimped and saved, avoided splurging wherever possible and made the best financial decisions over the past couple of years. Congratulations, and now you’re going to invest all that...
25 March 2019
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Dining
Vegan Burger Singapore Price Guide – Impossible Foods VS Beyond Meat VS Quorn
With all the buzz around the newly launched Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, it looks The Economist was right – 2019 is really kicking off to look like “the year...
20 March 2019