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.

Car Insurance Claims - 6 Silly Things Singaporeans Do to Jeopardise Their Claims
Car Insurance
Car Insurance Claims - 6 Silly Things Singaporeans Do to Jeopardise Their Claims
This post was written in collaboration with NTUC Income. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial...
18 December 2018
Property Agents in Singapore – What Can They Do for You?
Property
Property Agents in Singapore – What Can They Do for You?
It’s getting easier to figure out how to buy, sell, or rent property in Singapore as there’s plenty of information available online plus property port...
5 November 2018
Home Equity Loan or Term Loan in Singapore – What Is It For And How Do You Get One
Home Loans
Home Equity Loan or Term Loan in Singapore – What Is It For And How Do You Get One
If you’re looking to borrow a large sum of money and have a property on hand, you may be able to "cash out" the property's value by taking a term loan...
16 October 2018
Getting the Latest Flagship Phones at Heavily Discounted Prices With Combo XO
Budgeting
Getting the Latest Flagship Phones at Heavily Discounted Prices With Combo XO
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
27 September 2018
What Is Ethereum and How Does It Work?
Invest
What Is Ethereum and How Does It Work?
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrit...
5 July 2018
CareShield Life – It’s Not Just an “Old People” Thing, You Know
Healthcare
CareShield Life – It’s Not Just an “Old People” Thing, You Know
Did you know anything about ElderShield before this week? I didn’t. After all, it didn’t sound like something that would concern me. I’m still a mille...
4 June 2018
5 UOB YOLO Card Benefits and Promotions You Need to Know About in 2018
Credit Cards
5 UOB YOLO Card Benefits and Promotions You Need to Know About in 2018
Since it was introduced in 2017, the UOB YOLO Card has become the best credit card in Singapore for weekend dining and entertainment. And UOB has made...
30 May 2018
Exchanging Foreign Currency in Singapore? Here’s a Way to Decide Which Money Changer to Visit
Budgeting
Exchanging Foreign Currency in Singapore? Here’s a Way to Decide Which Money Changer to Visit
Before you head overseas for your end-of-year vacation, you’ll need money. And of course, you’ll head to the nearest money changer to exchange your ha...
11 May 2018
What Exactly Do Insurance Riders Do For You and Should You Bother Getting One?
Health Insurance
What Exactly Do Insurance Riders Do For You and Should You Bother Getting One?
Thanks to the slew of publicity about the newly implemented MediShield Life, which covers all Singaporeans, it has resulted in more awareness and inte...
20 April 2018
Grab Has Beaten Uber in Singapore, But Are We the Real Losers?
Transportation
Grab Has Beaten Uber in Singapore, But Are We the Real Losers?
It’s been the worst kept secret, but on Monday it was announced that Grab had finally acquired their rivals Uber Singapore. It’s been a tough back and...
28 March 2018