Budgeting
Why Every Singaporean Needs an Emergency Fund—And How You Can Build Yours
Almost every financial advisor you meet will ask if you have an emergency fund in place. You know what the unfortunate thing is? Too many Singaporeans...
3 October 2024
Family
Infant Care vs Babysitter vs Nanny – Cost of Childcare Options in Singapore
Before my child was even born, my husband and I were researching on every childcare option there was and visiting them one by one.
This was because I...
16 March 2022
Family
10 Kids-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants With Playgrounds in Singapore
People joke about marriage being the end, but any parent can tell you that the real end truly comes when you have a child.
Ok, so, I guess there’s no...
15 March 2022
Family
Is Your Child Spoiled? 5 Activities Singaporean Parents Can Do to Not Raise Brats
No matter what the government says about the joys of parenting, most of the Singaporean kids you see around you look plain miserable.
Their lives are...
15 March 2022
Credit Cards
DBS Woman's Card vs UOB Lady's Card — 2020 Comparison of Rewards & Privileges
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase, “The men don’t get it”. Menstrual cramps? Menopause? Notice these words all start with "...
7 August 2020
Family
How Much Does Adopting a Child in Singapore Cost? According to A Single Mum, $32,000
The moment Melissa held the 10-week-old baby girl in her arms, she couldn’t bear to put her down. She was enraptured.
Born in Indonesia, the baby gir...
2 September 2019
Education
PSLE Changes & Subject Based Banding in Secondary Schools: Will Singaporean Parents Become Less Kiasu?
Singapore’s education system has always been hailed as world-class, but it’s also one of the world’s most stressful. Young children in Singapore start...
15 August 2019
Budgeting
How to Budget Effectively According to Your MBTI Personality Type
Wondering why your friend can always save consistently but you're all out of cash by the last week of the month? The difference could be embedded in y...
1 July 2019
Family
"No Need for Enrichment Classes": Mother of 5 Shares How Her Family Gets By in Expensive Singapore
The typical Singaporean family that we see today usually only has 1 or 2 children. Some blame it on the "Stop at Two" family planning campaign of the...
20 June 2019
Family
MOE Primary School Registration 2019: How To Navigate P1 Registration For Clueless Parents
It’s probably not unique to Singapore that parents are obsessed with which schools their children go to. But the MOE primary school registration syste...
14 June 2019