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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.

SG50 Baby Jubilee Gift: We Consult You Before We Spend Your Money So You Can’t Complain
Opinion
SG50 Baby Jubilee Gift: We Consult You Before We Spend Your Money So You Can’t Complain
I bet you parents of babies born this month are really feeling pek chek. If your baby had just waited a few more weeks to escape their mother’s womb,...
9 December 2014
Year-End Holidays: Read This Before Booking Anything
Credit Cards
Year-End Holidays: Read This Before Booking Anything
It’s the end of the year and you’re ready to get away for a much needed holiday with your family. You add up the price of the flight tickets, the hote...
8 December 2014
4 Reasons Why Singaporeans Aren’t Investing More
Invest
4 Reasons Why Singaporeans Aren’t Investing More
To Singaporeans, investing is like your “favourite” relative. You know, the one whom you dread dealing with every family gathering. Like the grand-aun...
8 December 2014
Getting Your Parents to Do Your Grocery Shopping Might be the Best Saving Tip of the Year
Shopping
Getting Your Parents to Do Your Grocery Shopping Might be the Best Saving Tip of the Year
Your parents may have worked hard to give you a good life, but here's another way they can continue to make your life good! If your parents are above...
4 December 2014
Home Loan Calculator - You Should Definitely Read This Before Using One
Home Loans
Home Loan Calculator - You Should Definitely Read This Before Using One
A home loan calculator is a common tool to help you reduce your stress. Good home loan calculators start by getting you to key in some basic informati...
12 November 2014
5 Jobs That Former Shisha Retailers Can Do After The Ridiculous Ban
Opinion
5 Jobs That Former Shisha Retailers Can Do After The Ridiculous Ban
Earlier this week Parliament banned the import and sale of shisha tobacco, though they gave licensed retailers until the end of July 2016 before the b...
11 November 2014