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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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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 consumers are the ones who benefit from...
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...
10 November 2016
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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 unexpected vote this...
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, it’s the sheer inconvenience...
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 refund. The unprecedented move...
13 October 2016
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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, ending a 12-year...
11 October 2016
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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 Minister. even though he’s personally...
29 September 2016
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Car Loans
With the Relaxed Car Loan Regulations, Singaporeans Would Be Crazy if They Took Up In-House Financing
Have you heard of the acronym “FOMO”? It stands for “Fear of Missing Out”. It’s a legitimate fear – as evidenced by the hordes of Pokemon Go players rushing around...
27 September 2016
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Wedding
Read This Before Buying Your Diamond Ring, Or You’ll be Making a Mistake
This post was written in collaboration with JannPaul. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
27 September 2016
Grab vs Uber Part 2 – Now That There’s a REAL Price War Going On, Who Is The Cheapest?
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Grab vs Uber Part 2 – Now That There’s a REAL Price War Going On, Who Is The Cheapest?
The price war for private car hires continues as third-party private car apps Grab and Uber seem to be running out of ideas to outdo each other in providing cheaper...
23 September 2016
This is the Only Credit Card You’ll Need for the Whole Family
Credit Cards
This is the Only Credit Card You’ll Need for the Whole Family
It’s December again and you know what that means – it’s the holidays! That time of the year where most people spend more time with their parents and children –...
22 September 2016
Just How Much is The Great Singapore (Graphic) Novel Really Worth?
Entertainment
Just How Much is The Great Singapore (Graphic) Novel Really Worth?
It seemed like the whole of Singapore was at Marina Bay Sands two weekends ago. Foodies could be found at Savour, Singapore’s largest gourmet festival, now in its fifth year....
20 September 2016
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Credit Cards
If You’re Going to Spend More than $15,000 On a Single Purchase, Which is the Best Cashback Credit Card to Use?
I’m not planning to buy a car, get married or travel the world in the near future, but even if I was, I wouldn’t be able to afford it. In...
18 September 2016
If You Drive in Singapore, This Credit Card Might Be Better Than Any Other Card in Singapore
Credit Cards
If You Drive in Singapore, This Credit Card Might Be Better Than Any Other Card in Singapore
Everyone knows that it’s ridiculously expensive to own a car in Singapore. You spend thousands on COE, car insurance and road tax. And each month, we spend hundreds of dollars...
13 September 2016
3 Reasons Why Getting a Loan for Your Business Isn’t a Bad Idea
Business
3 Reasons Why Getting a Loan for Your Business Isn’t a Bad Idea
I know several Singaporeans who are good at marathons and will keep going no matter the distance. Not everyone, including myself, can do that though. I’m the kind of guy...
7 September 2016
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Personal Loans
Is Credit Card Debt Eating You Alive? Here’s What You Should Know About Debt Consolidation
Being smart about your personal finances isn’t just about being cheap. Unless it’s for health purposes or Pokemon Go, there’s no reason for you to walk 5 kilometers just so...
5 September 2016
4 Ways to Win Your mySQupgrade Bid, aka the Mile High Hunger Games
Travel
4 Ways to Win Your mySQupgrade Bid, aka the Mile High Hunger Games
When I was a kid, I loved the idea of upsizing my meals at fast food restaurants. After all, for a relatively small price, I got more fries and more...
19 August 2016
There’s A New CPF LIFE Option – But Do We Need Another Option?
Opinion
There’s A New CPF LIFE Option – But Do We Need Another Option?
We’re often spoilt for choice here in Singapore, but not all choices are equal. No one gives you a second look when you carry an iPhone or a Samsung device,...
11 August 2016
Here’s What Young Singaporeans Really Need to Know to Start Planning for Retiring
Budgeting
Here’s What Young Singaporeans Really Need to Know to Start Planning for Retiring
What is it about us Singaporeans and retirement? We just can’t seem to get away from talking about it. Many Singaporeans are naturally concerned about being able to retire as...
11 August 2016
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Invest
What Lessons Can Singapore Investors Learn from Temasek’s $24b Drop in Net Portfolio Value?
No one likes a bad reputation, and often they react to controversy in unexpected and sometimes extreme ways. After NUS became known (again!) for extremely inexcusable behaviour at orientation camps,...
5 August 2016
Treasure Crest – Which Home Loan Is Best for EC Buyers in Singapore?
Home Loans
Treasure Crest – Which Home Loan Is Best for EC Buyers in Singapore?
Sengkang is fast becoming a damn happening place with so many malls. I recently heard that there are two new malls coming up next to Compass Point – 1 Sengkang...
28 July 2016
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Credit Cards
Want to Maximise Your Cash Rebates While Dining? Use These Credit Cards
Maybe I’m too innocent or naïve, but I don’t know how people who cheat on their significant others do it. Like, how do you live a double life and keep...
20 July 2016
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Dining
7 Singaporean Dishes awarded by the Michelin Guide that you can eat for less than $10
Next week, the first edition of the Michelin Guide Singapore will be officially released. This is the famous French guidebook for foodies and we join an elite group of only...
15 July 2016
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Property
How Can CPF Make Your Home Purchase More Affordable?
You know that period of time in your life when all your Facebook friends are taking turns to get married? I’m on the tail end of it, which means that...
29 June 2016
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Opinion
The Brexit Vote, and How Singapore Will Be Affected
For many of us in Singapore, when we think of Britain, we’re probably thinking of how the England, Wales and Northern Ireland national soccer teams are all still in the...
24 June 2016