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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.

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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 integrity and review products with the same objective...
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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 integrity and review products with the same objective...
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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 millennial after all. But after...
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 it even better.
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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 hard-earned Singapore Dollars into the currency...
11 May 2018
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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 interest in finding out how much we’re...
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 forth battle between...
28 March 2018
Home Loans in Singapore – The Complete Guide to Property Loans
Home Loans
Home Loans in Singapore – The Complete Guide to Property Loans
Buying a home in Singapore is a huge financial commitment that almost everyone goes through at some point in their lives. Whether you’re a newly married couple or single, whether...
13 March 2018
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Savings Accounts
The KrisFlyer UOB Account Has Enhanced Features, Is It Worth A Second Look?
The KrisFlyer UOB Account and Debit Card is a product introduced in April 2017 that’s the first of its kind for debit cards. It’s a debit card and savings account that allows...
Renting a Car in Singapore? The Excess Could Really Screw You Over
Car Insurance
Renting a Car in Singapore? The Excess Could Really Screw You Over
Waiting for the cost of COE to drop below $40,000 before buying a car these days is like waiting for paint to dry. It’s not half as fun though. If you...
11 February 2018
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Invest
Here’s Why We Need to Prepare For Retirement Differently
Talking about retirement planning in Singapore is definitely tricky, especially for those in their 20s, 30s or 40s. On one hand, it’s quite tough to expect anyone to really foresee...
3 Things You Should Know About Your CPF When Planning Your 2018 Finances
Budgeting
3 Things You Should Know About Your CPF When Planning Your 2018 Finances
When the New Year arrives and you’re making a list of resolutions to take steps towards your financial goals, your CPF account is probably one of the last things to...
23 January 2018
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Fitness & Beauty
Here’s How to Save Money on Your 2018 Health Goals
This post was written in collaboration with BRAND’S. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
How to get your CPF Withdrawal Account Statement
Home Loans
How to get your CPF Withdrawal Account Statement
All home loan refinancing applicants in Singapore are required (regardless of whether their CPF was used to service their existing home loan) to submit their CPF Withdrawal Account Statements to banks....
3 January 2018
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Life Insurance
FWD’s New Term Life Insurance Policy Means You Have No More Excuses Not to Get Covered
No one is denying that life insurance in Singapore is important, which is why it’s strange that so many of us don’t really know much about what to buy, or...
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Career
Here’s Why Singaporeans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Changing Job Industry Anymore
Gone are the days when you can expect to stay in the same company or industry to build your career. With the rise of technology in the past two decades, entire...
11 December 2017
The Best Credit Cards for Weekend Dining
Credit Cards
The Best Credit Cards for Weekend Dining
For many of us, after a long week at work chained to our desks, the weekend is the only thing we look forward to. And being Singaporeans, nothing defines weekends...
24 November 2017
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Opinion
DBS Launches World’s Largest API Platform – Why Should You Even Care?
Earlier this month, DBS launched what they claim is the world’s largest API platform by any bank. Some 155 APIs for Singapore are now available to anyone who wants to...
22 November 2017
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Budgeting
Is the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Worth Your While?
You know how we Singaporeans love to complain about our CPF? How we don’t believe that we’ll ever see our money again? If you’re someone who thinks CPF is really...
14 November 2017
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Savings Accounts
Here’s How the New DBS Multiplier Account Changes the Game for Young Working Singaporeans
It’s pretty complicated to be a young person today. You’re told to do what you love and love what you do. But you’re also told that if you don’t earn...
2 November 2017
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Transportation
Here’s How DBS’s New Car Marketplace Will Change the Way Singaporeans Buy Cars
Buying a car in Singapore is not easy. Some of us may not even know where to start, and the process can be complex and not very transparent. But that...
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Invest
What are Cryptocurrencies and Why is Everyone Talking About Them?
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Credit Cards
Is Unlimited Cashback Overrated? Consider This Credit Card Instead
Cashback credit cards are the preferred type of credit card for Singaporeans. This shouldn’t be a surprise – everyone loves earning money by… spending money. In fact, 71% of people...
13 September 2017
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Credit Cards
The 3 Kinds of Singaporeans That Should Get a Credit Card with Unlimited Cashback
Many of us are taught that peer pressure’s not a good thing – since we were kids, we’ve been told by our parents that “Everything Ah Seng does, you also...
25 August 2017
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Wedding
Here’s Why You Might Never Have to Overpay for an Engagement Ring in Singapore Again
Weddings in modern Singapore often involve many wedding traditions, like engagement rings, wedding photoshoots and gatecrashes. Young Singaporean couples are getting more adventurous, creative and resourceful.
31 July 2017