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Being A Sugar Baby in Singapore — How Much Money Can This Controversial "Job" Make?
Career
Being A Sugar Baby in Singapore — How Much Money Can This Controversial "Job" Make?
You can say that the rise of dating apps like Tinder and Coffee Meets Bagel have completely changed the way modern Singaporeans date, but unlike tradi...
18 March 2020
Plant Nurseries in Singapore (2020) - Popular House Plants & Where To Buy Them
Shopping
Plant Nurseries in Singapore (2020) - Popular House Plants & Where To Buy Them
Before moving into my own home, I never had any prominent interest in plants. In fact, it was the complete opposite. In primary school, my green bean...
28 February 2020
Scoot’s Revenue Head Vincent Fu On ‘Unsexy’ Jobs, Scoot’s Office Culture & More
Career
Scoot’s Revenue Head Vincent Fu On ‘Unsexy’ Jobs, Scoot’s Office Culture & More
If you’re a MoneySmart reader, you would most definitely be familiar with local airline Scoot. A subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, the budget carrier...
25 February 2020
7 Industries Impacted by Covid-19 & How The Outbreak Is Disrupting Our Economy
Budgeting
7 Industries Impacted by Covid-19 & How The Outbreak Is Disrupting Our Economy
Officially renamed Covid-19, the global novel coronavirus outbreak cases in Singapore are increasing every day. The DORSCON level is now orange, which...
17 February 2020
Air Purifiers Singapore (2020) - Price Guide to 17 Air Purifiers From Xiaomi, Novita & Other Top Brands
Budgeting
Air Purifiers Singapore (2020) - Price Guide to 17 Air Purifiers From Xiaomi, Novita & Other Top Brands
There might not be earthquakes or volcanic eruptions in Singapore, but thanks to the annual haze from our neighbours down South, we have our very own...
17 February 2020
5 Interesting Career Insights From Dawn Teo, SVP of Amara Hotels and Resorts
Career
5 Interesting Career Insights From Dawn Teo, SVP of Amara Hotels and Resorts
The hospitality industry has been booming in recent years — and not just in Singapore, where tourism is a key economy driver. In fact, according to a...
14 February 2020
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2020 — Toa Payoh & Sembawang Review
Property
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2020 — Toa Payoh & Sembawang Review
Valentine's Day is coming, which means it's the BTO season again! This February 2020, the Housing Development Board (HDB) has announced some 3,020 bui...
11 February 2020
Travel Insurance Updates (Wuhan Coronavirus) — Are Your Cancelled Plans Covered?
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Updates (Wuhan Coronavirus) — Are Your Cancelled Plans Covered?
Everyone is worried about the novel coronavirus, and for good reason: China is on lockdown, and globally, the "Wuhan virus" is spreading quicker and q...
11 February 2020
Secured Credit Card Singapore — The Solution for Students, Retirees & Applicants With Bad Credit Rating
Credit Cards
Secured Credit Card Singapore — The Solution for Students, Retirees & Applicants With Bad Credit Rating
Having a credit card offers great convenience. Not to mention attractive perks like discounts and rebates on petrol, dining out, online shopping, air...
6 February 2020
Best Petrol Credit Card for SPC Petrol Discounts in Singapore 2020
Credit Cards
Best Petrol Credit Card for SPC Petrol Discounts in Singapore 2020
So the closest petrol station to your home is SPC, and you’re looking for the best SPC petrol credit card in Singapore, but everyone just keeps recomm...
6 February 2020