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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
Chinese New Year Budgeting (2022) - How Much Does It Cost To Follow Tradition?
Budgeting
Chinese New Year Budgeting (2022) - How Much Does It Cost To Follow Tradition?
As one half of a young, married couple who's just moved into our own place, I am only just starting to realise that Chinese New Year costs a truckload...
18 January 2022
3 Money-Related Questions Nosy Relatives Like To Ask During CNY
Opinion
3 Money-Related Questions Nosy Relatives Like To Ask During CNY
For those who are stuck visiting relatives they barely know, Chinese New Year is probably the most hated holiday in Singapore. And many times, the one...
18 January 2022
Electricians in Singapore - Price Guide to 9 Best Electrical Services Companies
Budgeting
Electricians in Singapore - Price Guide to 9 Best Electrical Services Companies
Yes, we know you can change your own lightbulb. But, unless you’re an electrical engineer, you’ll probably need an professional for many electrical se...
12 January 2022
How I Convinced My Sister (a Lazy Saver) to Start Growing Her Money Faster
Budgeting
How I Convinced My Sister (a Lazy Saver) to Start Growing Her Money Faster
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel Dash. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editoria...
7 January 2022
9 New Year’s Resolutions For Better Finances This 2023 And How To Achieve Them
Budgeting
9 New Year’s Resolutions For Better Finances This 2023 And How To Achieve Them
We won’t sugarcoat it. It’s pretty darn scary heading into a year of an oncoming GST hike, a looming recession, and inevitable inflation.  First step...
6 January 2022
5 Fundamentals to Help You Decide What Stocks to Invest in This New Year
Invest
5 Fundamentals to Help You Decide What Stocks to Invest in This New Year
When buying a house, we consider price, location, nearby amenities and how accessible it is using public and private transport. We’re just as meticulo...
6 January 2022
Civil Service Singapore: Pros and Cons Of Working For Singapore
Career
Civil Service Singapore: Pros and Cons Of Working For Singapore
These days, the corporate sector is a dangerous place to be. With waves and waves of retrenchment in the news, everyone's looking for a safe port: the...
30 December 2021