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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.

Here’s How Singapore Will Be Affected Without the F1 Night Race
Opinion
Here’s How Singapore Will Be Affected Without the F1 Night Race
Back in 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin popularised the phrase “conscious uncoupling” to describe their separation after a decade of marriage t...
28 November 2016
The Best Black Friday 2016 Deals That You Shouldn't Miss Out On
Shopping
The Best Black Friday 2016 Deals That You Shouldn't Miss Out On
If you've missed out on the massive discounts that Singles Day offered earlier this month, don't fret. The massive sales Black Friday and Cyber Monday...
25 November 2016
Singapore Drivers Going to Malaysia versus Malaysian Drivers Coming to Singapore - Who Pays More?
Travel
Singapore Drivers Going to Malaysia versus Malaysian Drivers Coming to Singapore - Who Pays More?
A favourite pastime of many Singaporeans is heading north to visit our neighbours in Johor over the weekend to enjoy relatively cheap shopping and del...
22 November 2016
Cashback, Free Petrol or Uber Rebates - Which Credit Card Sign Up Bonus is Best for You?
Credit Cards
Cashback, Free Petrol or Uber Rebates - Which Credit Card Sign Up Bonus is Best for You?
Competition is always good for the consumer. In the very highly competitive industries of private car hires and credit cards in Singapore, we consumer...
21 November 2016
4 Ways to Decide Which Credit Card Works Best for Your Year-End Holiday
Credit Cards
4 Ways to Decide Which Credit Card Works Best for Your Year-End Holiday
Can you believe it? There are only 7 more weeks left to the end of this crazy rollercoaster year, and I for one cannot wait to end the year on a good...
10 November 2016
3 Ways the Falling US Dollar Could Affect Singaporeans
Opinion
3 Ways the Falling US Dollar Could Affect Singaporeans
Once again, 2016 has given us proof that anything can happen and will happen in a democracy. If you thought Brexit was going to be the biggest unexpec...
9 November 2016
Here’s Why Having Sufficient Post-Hospitalisation Coverage Is Important
Health Insurance
Here’s Why Having Sufficient Post-Hospitalisation Coverage Is Important
No one wants to get sick. No matter how much the hospitalisation fees and charges are subsidised, no matter how much you’re covered by MediShield Life...
17 October 2016
Are Singaporeans More Protected with the New Amendments to the Consumer Protection Act?
Shopping
Are Singaporeans More Protected with the New Amendments to the Consumer Protection Act?
If you were one of those who bought a Samsung Galaxy Note7 earlier this year, congratulations! It was recently announced that you could get a full ref...
13 October 2016
Here's Why Singaporeans Should Rejoice About the Scoot-Tigerair Integration
Travel
Here's Why Singaporeans Should Rejoice About the Scoot-Tigerair Integration
Is the end of Brangelina still a thing? It’s been almost a month since we received news that Angelina Jolie was filing for divorce from Brad Pitt, end...
11 October 2016
Here's What Singaporeans Should Know About the Revamped CPF Investment Scheme
Opinion
Here's What Singaporeans Should Know About the Revamped CPF Investment Scheme
We all like Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam. According to a recent Yahoo! poll, some 69% of Singaporeans want him to be the next Prime Mi...
29 September 2016