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Term Life vs Whole Life Insurance in Singapore — Which Is Better for You?
Life Insurance
Term Life vs Whole Life Insurance in Singapore — Which Is Better for You?
Life in Singapore isn’t cheap, so if you have dependents, it’s pretty important to get some form of life insurance to help them if anything terrible h...
3 March 2022
International Women's Day 2022 - Is There Gender Equality in Singapore?
Opinion
International Women's Day 2022 - Is There Gender Equality in Singapore?
The theme for International Women's Day 2022 is #BreaktheBias, which encourages us to take action towards a "gender equal world" - be it in the media,...
3 March 2022
Tuition Centres in Singapore 2022 - 17 Popular Yet Affordable Tutor Options
Family
Tuition Centres in Singapore 2022 - 17 Popular Yet Affordable Tutor Options
In meritocratic Singapore, education is our ticket up. That’s why we’re willing to do just about anything to make sure our kids get into the best scho...
18 February 2022
Keppel Electric Rolls Out New Green Plan with Fresh Look & Fun Way to Earn Rebates
Budgeting
Keppel Electric Rolls Out New Green Plan with Fresh Look & Fun Way to Earn Rebates
This post was written in collaboration with Keppel Electric. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our edito...
11 February 2022
How These 6 Ordinary Singaporeans Discovered Their ‘Hidden Riches’
Invest
How These 6 Ordinary Singaporeans Discovered Their ‘Hidden Riches’
This post was written in collaboration with Citigold. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
7 February 2022
UOB KrisFlyer Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2022
Savings Accounts
UOB KrisFlyer Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2022
The UOB KrisFlyer savings account works in tandem with any one of UOB’s eligible cards to give you more miles. The promise is that you can increase yo...
3 February 2022
Renovation Costs in Singapore – How Much Should You Budget?
Renovation Loans
Renovation Costs in Singapore – How Much Should You Budget?
The most expensive thing you can buy in Singapore is probably your home. Given that kind of investment, we can appreciate why you’d want to make your...
27 January 2022
National Service in Singapore — NSF Ranks, Pay and Other Benefits
Career
National Service in Singapore — NSF Ranks, Pay and Other Benefits
I've obviously never served National Service (NS), but from what I gather, it's pretty serious business. I've seen my male peers transform from innoce...
24 January 2022
Acne Treatment & Acne Scar Removal in Singapore – How Much Does It Cost?
Healthcare
Acne Treatment & Acne Scar Removal in Singapore – How Much Does It Cost?
Pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, cysts... whatever the variant, acne is definitely the bane of every teenager (except maybe a lucky few). And sometime...
20 January 2022
CNY Plant & Flower Prices (2022) - Money Plant, Kumquat, Bamboo & More
Shopping
CNY Plant & Flower Prices (2022) - Money Plant, Kumquat, Bamboo & More
As we slowly inch towards Chinese New Year, it's not just the loud, cringe-y songs that are taking over Singapore. Festive plants and flowers like the...
18 January 2022