peter-lin

Articles by Peter Lin

I am the poster boy for reinventing one's self. I've been a broadcast journalist, technical writer, banking customer service officer and a Catholic friar. My life experiences have made me the most cynical idealist you'll ever meet, which is why I'm also the co-founder of a local pop culture website. I believe ignorance is not bliss, and that money is the root of all evil only if you allow it to be.

3 Main Reasons Why Your Budget Airline Ticket Is So Cheap - Should You Worry?
Travel
3 Main Reasons Why Your Budget Airline Ticket Is So Cheap - Should You Worry?
Going “budget” doesn’t always have to mean going “cheap”. Sometimes it’s really a matter of getting the most out of your money. For example, every Mon...
7 June 2016
What the Best Fixed Rate Home Loan Package in Singapore Today Means for Singaporeans in 2016
Home Loans
What the Best Fixed Rate Home Loan Package in Singapore Today Means for Singaporeans in 2016
It’s 2016 and almost everyone in Singapore has a smartphone. So it’s hard to imagine that there was a time, not so long ago, when a mobile phone witho...
3 June 2016
Car Loan Restrictions in Singapore Have Been Lifted, So Should You Rush To Buy a Car Now?
Car Loans
Car Loan Restrictions in Singapore Have Been Lifted, So Should You Rush To Buy a Car Now?
I love Steam sales. For the two of you living under a rock who don’t know what Steam is, it’s an online game distribution platform that regularly give...
2 June 2016
Gem Residences - Which is the Best Home Loan Package For Buyers?
Home Loans
Gem Residences - Which is the Best Home Loan Package For Buyers?
Growing up, I had quite a reputation as a ladies’ man. No, not in the official sense of the phrase, I’m no glorious ladykiller. My reputation was more...
27 May 2016
3 Tricks Singaporeans Should Know To Save Money When Buying Groceries
Shopping
3 Tricks Singaporeans Should Know To Save Money When Buying Groceries
There's a classic joke that goes, "Why are Singaporean noses so large?" and the almost embarrassing answer is "Because air is free." And the truth is,...
26 May 2016
Is the New American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Card the Best Air Miles Credit Card? Or the Worst?
Credit Cards
Is the New American Express Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Card the Best Air Miles Credit Card? Or the Worst?
In my teens, I made some questionable life choices – I dabbled in Tarot, I read Ayn Rand, I enjoyed listening to Nickelback AND Creed. Yes, that last...
24 May 2016
Is The New Telco on the Block Going to Change the Scene for Singaporean Mobile Users?
Budgeting
Is The New Telco on the Block Going to Change the Scene for Singaporean Mobile Users?
When the second Captain America: Civil War trailer showed up two months ago, the geek world’s reaction was so spectacular, even mainstream media start...
16 May 2016
Is It Worth Rushing to Sign Up for DBS's May Day Home Loan Special? Here Are 4 Things To Consider
Home Loans
Is It Worth Rushing to Sign Up for DBS's May Day Home Loan Special? Here Are 4 Things To Consider
I’m a big professional wrestling fan, but one thing I’m glad for, is that over-the-top gimmicks are thankfully a thing of the past. Well, mostly. They...
6 May 2016
Uber vs Grab vs Taxis: Which is the Cheapest Mode of Transport and When?
This Versus That
Uber vs Grab vs Taxis: Which is the Cheapest Mode of Transport and When?
I’m a cheapskate, and proud of it. When I go grocery shopping, I have no brand loyalty. If it’s on sale, I’ll buy it. Now that I think of it though, t...
3 May 2016
Here's How You Can Maximise Your Credit Card Usage with MoneySmart's New App
Credit Cards
Here's How You Can Maximise Your Credit Card Usage with MoneySmart's New App
They say there are four important steps to the perfect relationship. It is important to find someone who can cook and clean; it is important to find s...
28 April 2016