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The Sandwiched Generation in Singapore - Finances of Caring for Aged Parents and Children
Family
The Sandwiched Generation in Singapore – Finances of Caring for Aged Parents and Children
Giving your parents allowance is probably something you’ve been told to do since you were young. It’s love, Asian style. But as you start to have kids and your parents...
16 March 2022
board games singapore
Entertainment
Best Board Games & Board Game Cafes In Singapore (2022)
With the holidays upon us, a good way to bond with the children is via board games. You can either buy the game sets to keep or head to a...
16 March 2022
child insurance singapore 2018
Family
Child Insurance in Singapore – Which Policy Should You Buy & How Much Does It Cost?
It’s every parent’s instinct to protect their child. We can’t help it. It’s human nature. How we go about doing this, though, can’t always depend on instincts alone. Careful planning...
15 March 2022
how to hire a maid
Family
How to Hire a Maid in Singapore: Costs & Fees of a Domestic Helper (2022)
There are many reasons to hire a domestic helper in Singapore. You might be a new family with young children and two working parents. You might be looking for help...
14 March 2022
children music school singapore
Family
10 Children’s Music Schools in Singapore to Send Your Kiddos (2022): Prices and Trial Classes
Singapore is overrun with music schools for children, so you have no lack of options if you’ve always dreamed of nurturing the next Beethoven or Mozart. These days, there are...
14 March 2022
ivf singapore - guide to ivf process & costs
Family
How Much IVF Costs in Singapore: IVF Treatment & Procedures (2022)
If you’ve been trying every night but there’s still no bun in the oven, going for in-vitro fertilisation or IVF in Singapore might just be the godsend you were waiting for.
9 March 2022
Whole Life and Term Insurance Singapore
Life Insurance
Life Insurance in Singapore — The Basics of Whole Life and Term Insurance
This whole insurance thing really does take a while to wrap your head around. The words “whole life insurance” and “term insurance” don’t really mean or explain very much to the average...
7 March 2022
term life vs whole life insurance singapore
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 happens to you.  Both...
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, government, or workplace. Short...
3 March 2022
best tuition centres private tutors singapore
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 schools and score As...
18 February 2022
cheap flower delivery
Shopping
Cheap Florists in Singapore: 14 Valentine’s Day bouquets for every budget
Fresh flowers are known to cost a pretty penny, so here’s a list of affordable flower shops that provide cheap flower deliveries in Singapore.
13 February 2022
Keppel Electric ecoGreen Plan - Electricity Retailer Singapore
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 editorial integrity and review products with the same...
Citigold - Discover Your 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 integrity and review products with the same objective...
uob krisflyer savings account
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 your miles earn...
3 February 2022
MoneySmart: The Cost of Having a Newborn Baby in Singapore -- Delivery Charges, Doctor's Fees and Everything Else
Family
The Cost Of Having A Newborn Baby In Singapore — Delivery Charges, Doctor’s Fees and Everything Else
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re either (a) expecting your first child (because if this is Baby Number 2 or 3, you would not have the time to read) or...
3 February 2022
RenoSG costs
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 home as good...
27 January 2022
best and cheap haircut in singapore
Budgeting
Where to Get Cheap Haircuts in Singapore — KCuts, Snip Avenue, Kimage Hairdressing School & More
Unless you’re new in town, you would already know at least a couple of places for cheap haircuts in Singapore. And no, we’re NOT talking about your first day of National...
25 January 2022
nsf ns singapore pay salary allowance
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 innocent Ah Boys to grown-up Men who can...
24 January 2022
acne treatment singapore 2018
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 sometimes, they continue to plague you well into adulthood, or...
20 January 2022
chinese new year 2019
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 of...
18 January 2022
CNY flowers kumquat
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 money plant, lucky bamboo...
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 ones responsible are our nosy...
18 January 2022
electrician singapore electrical services 2018
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 services, i.e. anything requiring wiring work – whether repair, replacement or...
12 January 2022
Singtel Dash PET - protect, earn, transact - grow your savings
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 editorial integrity and review products with the same...
new year resolutions
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, breathe.  As you do that,...
6 January 2022