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singapore national day
Dining
Singapore National Day 2018 – 7 Limited Edition Items to Queue Up For
9 August is less than a month away, which means it’s almost time to watch the Singapore National Day Parade and break out into the nostalgic National Day song “Home”. But if...
19 July 2018
eczema cures & treatment costs singapore 2018
Healthcare
Eczema in Singapore – Cost Guide to Eczema Creams & Treatments
Eczema affects 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 5 kids in Singapore. But what makes eczema all the more alarming is that the number of people diagnosed with the disease...
18 July 2018
chicken pox vaccine vs treatment cost
Healthcare
Chicken Pox in Singapore – Vaccination vs Treatment Costs
Once upon a time, chicken pox was thought of as a rite of passage and accepted as just a part of life. You might have heard your grandma tell you that it’s just...
17 July 2018
reusable straws
Dining
#StopSucking – Here Are 3 Super Chio But Affordable Reusable Straws in Singapore
The world is waging war on straws, a.k.a. our second favourite piece of plastic (credit cards are first, duh) – and millennials are shookt. Not sure what’s going on? Let me...
13 July 2018
hdb e services
Property
HDB E-Services Guide – How to Follow Up on Your BTO Application
If you’re in the midst of applying for a BTO or waiting for your BTO to be completed, you probably wish you had the HDB hotline on speed dial for your burning...
9 July 2018
interior design singapore
Budgeting
Interior Design in Singapore – 5 Legit Companies That (Probably) Won’t Scam You
If you bought your first home, congratulations! You’ve wiped out your CPF and depleted your life savings, and now you’re the proud owner of… an empty home. The next step in this...
6 July 2018
best party shops in Singapore for helium balloons and helium balloon delivery
Shopping
10 Best Party Shops in Singapore for Helium Balloons & Balloon Delivery
Whatever party you have planned – be it a romantic surprise proposal or flashy 21st birthday for Instagram – balloons make all the difference. Here are 10 of the best party...
5 July 2018
Great Singapore Sale 2018 - deals & promo codes for GSS
Shopping
Great Singapore Sale 2018 – The 9 Best GSS Discounts & Promo Codes
Singapore’s biggest shopping season is here, and while we all know that shopping is a year-round affair, I’ll take any excuse to hit the malls (and ASOS). The Great Singapore...
22 June 2018
FIFA World Cup 2018 – Complete List of Places to Watch it for Free (Legally!) in Singapore
Entertainment
FIFA World Cup 2018 – Complete List of Places to Watch it for Free (Legally!) in Singapore
Ole, ole! The FIFA World Cup 2018 – only the world’s most anticipated soccer tournament ever – is just about a week away, so if you haven’t settled your plans...
18 June 2018
The 21 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Singapore – How Much Do They Cost?
Dining
The 21 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Singapore – How Much Do They Cost?
Whether you’re a vegetarian on a tight budget or an animal lover who’s thinking of giving up meat, here are some of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Singapore,...
11 June 2018
cheap beer
Entertainment
Cheap Beer in Singapore – A Guide on Alcohol Delivery, Happy Hours and More
Anybody who disputes those reports about Singapore being the most expensive city in the world (“got hawker food what!”) clearly doesn’t drink much beer: Thanks to our astronomical alcohol taxes,...
16 May 2018
braces singapore invisalign ceramic braces
Healthcare
Braces in Singapore – How Much Do Invisalign, Ceramic and Metal Braces Cost?
Supermodels Heidi Klum and Cindy Crawford did it. Action star Tom Cruise did it (at the ripe old age of 40 no less). Even Prince Harry did it, proof that...
27 April 2018
uob lady's card shopping singapore
Credit Cards
Spend the Holidays with UOB Lady’s Card – 3 Good Reasons Why You Should
It’s been almost 30 years of “the men don’t get it”, and in terms of shopping, wellness, beauty and fitness, no other card comes close to the UOB Lady’s Card....
singapore money
Budgeting
GST Vouchers Are in This July: How Much Will You Get?
The GST vouchers (and other associated bonuses) are back. I love the government. I already bought a Maserati. “I think you’re overestimating the amount.” Nonsense, says here the government’s giving...
28 June 2017
air miles credit card sign up promotion
Credit Cards
The Top 3 Air Miles Credit Card Sign Up Promotions Right Now
With travel season just round the corner, banks are starting to aggressively step up their drive to get more sign ups for air miles credit cards. Sign up bonuses were a...
7 June 2017
credit card sign up promotions
Credit Cards
Top 3 Credit Card Sign Up Promotions That Make Us Want To Grab These Credit Cards Now
In the right hands, credit cards can be a source of tons of freebies. I especially love cash back credit cards since you get back a bit of the money...
7 April 2017
For Singaporean Drivers, Citi Just Made Driving a Lot Sweeter in September
Transportation
For Singaporean Drivers, Citi Just Made Driving a Lot Sweeter in September
Singaporeans are very keenly aware of just how expensive it is to not just own a car in Singapore, but also to actually use it. Any sort of savings that...
15 September 2016
The Top 5 Skills to Build in 2016
Career
The Top 5 Skills to Build in 2016
Everyone wants to know what the secret skill is that will lead to career success. Perhaps that want is a little amplified this year amid the slowest growth in employment...
28 January 2016
BTO vs Resale Flat: How Much Should You Be Budgeting For Renovation?
Property
BTO vs Resale Flat: How Much Should You Be Budgeting For Renovation?
2015 wasn’t exactly a stellar year for property in Singapore. With both home sales and prices dropping steadily, buyers are now standing ready to pounce on any good deals that...
19 January 2016
#iamMoneySmart Personal Loans Contest 2015
Personal Loans
#iamMoneySmart Personal Loans Contest 2015
Statistically speaking, the biggest reason why people tend to take out a personal loan is actually to pay off other outstanding debt. This makes obvious sense as you end up...
5 November 2015
Is Location Really Everything When It Comes to Buying a House in Singapore?
Property
Is Location Really Everything When It Comes to Buying a House in Singapore?
With the housing market slowly but surely taking a dip in prices and sales (as was intended), buyers are just biding their time waiting to pounce on a good deal....
22 July 2015
air miles card dbs altitude
Travel
If You Have Been Making Your Travel Bookings Online Without This Card, You Are Losing Out
Air miles can be a frequent traveller’s best friend, but can also be a tricky thing to handle. On one hand, the idea of being able to redeem a FREE...
8 July 2015
property investment singapore absd
Property
This Small Policy Change Could Help You Decide On Property Investments In 2015
Everyone’s got that uncle or auntie they meet once in a while at a family dinner, who goes on and on about how investing in Singapore property is your way...
17 February 2015
wasting money petrol singapore
Transportation
5 Silly Ways That Singaporeans Are Wasting Money on Petrol
When it comes to cars in Singapore, buying one is already so expensive that some people think it’s pointless trying to save on the peripheral costs of actually running it....
17 February 2015
Here’s How You Can Beautify Your Home and Earn Some Money at the Same Time
Invest
Here’s How You Can Beautify Your Home and Earn Some Money at the Same Time
Mention the words “art investing” to most people, and the image that gets conjured up in their minds is probably going to either be one of snooty art auctions that...
16 February 2015