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Digital Multi-Currency Accounts & Cards For Travel Spending: BigPay vs Instarem Amaze vs Revolut vs Wise (Formerly TransferWise) vs YouTrip
With travel opening up again (despite the fear mongering behind the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron), Singaporeans ...
11 hours ago
How to Transfer Money from Singapore to Malaysia: 3 Best Remittance Services
How to Transfer Money from Singapore to Malaysia: 3 Best Remittance Services
Singapore-Malaysia money transfers have always been a sore sticking point for me. You see, my father lives ...
17 November 2023
16 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile (Nov 2023)
16 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile (Nov 2023)
Anybody who cares about saving money should sign up for a SIM-only data plan. These plans, as the name ...
15 November 2023
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Mattress Shopping in Singapore: The Complete Guide for First-Time Buyers
Most people don’t give much thought to the costs involved in buying a mattress in Singapore. After all, ...
14 November 2023
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NTUC Membership In Singapore: A Guide To Benefits, NTUC Card And More
Did you grow up thinking “NTUC” was a supermarket? So did every other Singaporean. But guess what, NTUC ...
6 November 2023
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10 Data Roaming Plans in Singapore—Which is Most Worth It?
Going on holiday can seem like an endless hunt for free wifi. After all, how else are you going to contact ...
25 September 2023
What Are the CPF Basic, Full & Enhanced Retirement Sum and How Do They Affect Your Retirement?
What Are the CPF Basic, Full & Enhanced Retirement Sum and How Do They Affect Your Retirement?
Ever wondered why a chunk of your salary mysteriously disappears every month? That’s a question you might ...
18 September 2023
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Best Fibre Broadband Singapore 2023: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs Others
It used to be that unless you were a hardcore gamer, there was no reason to get a fibre broadband plan. ...
14 September 2023
Compare Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services in Singapore: Atome, ShopBack, Grab PayLater, and More
Compare Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services in Singapore: Atome, ShopBack, Grab PayLater, and More
Looking to make a purchase but are short on funds? Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers have a solution ...
13 September 2023
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2023 in Singapore—GSTV, Assurance Package, and More
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2023 in Singapore—GSTV, Assurance Package, and More
During the Budget 2023 statement in February this year, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a ...
4 September 2023
Is Buying From Shein Penny-Wise but Pound-Foolish?
Is Buying From Shein Penny-Wise but Pound-Foolish?
You don’t even have to be a heavy TikTok or YouTube user to be familiar with the fast fashion juggernaut, ...
31 August 2023
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How to Write a Cheque & Deposit One in Singapore: Step-By-Step Guide
Despite the convenience of PayNow, GrabPay, FavePay, and the countless payment apps that make our lives ...
30 August 2023
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Singaporeans Studying Abroad Lose $446 Every Year Due To This Hidden Fee
It may be expensive to study abroad, but hefty tuition fees are pretty much inevitable once you decide ...
26 August 2023
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What is Cashier’s Order in Singapore: A Step-By-Step Guide
What on earth is a cashier’s order? Does it have anything to do with checking out at NTUC? You may never ...
17 August 2023
It Takes Nearly 3 Decades And Half A Million Bucks For An Average Singaporean To Feel Financially Free; 2023 Singlife Study Finds
It Takes Nearly 3 Decades And Half A Million Bucks For An Average Singaporean To Feel Financially Free; 2023 Singlife Study Finds
With concepts like FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), and its offshoot concepts such as Lean ...
17 August 2023
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DBS is Giving Out Transport Rebates and Cashback at Hawkers—Here’s How It Benefits You
You might remember the Singapore government handing out cost-of-living relief payments in Jun 2023. About ...
16 August 2023
5 Reasons to Get A Nespresso Subscription — With A Nespresso Machine for $1
5 Reasons to Get A Nespresso Subscription — With A Nespresso Machine for $1
This post was written in collaboration with Nespresso. While we are financially compensated by them, we ...
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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is Now Made in Singapore: Here’s How Much You Can Save
As car owners, it can be hard to reduce our carbon footprint — but not anymore. Electric vehicles (EVs) ...
Compare 8 Best Electricity Price Plans: Open Electricity Market (2023)
Compare 8 Best Electricity Price Plans: Open Electricity Market (2023)
The Open Electricity Market (OEM) initiative has been in full swing for a few years already; if you’ve ...
9 May 2023
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How Much Duit Raya (“Raya Money”) Do People Give?—Singapore Duit Raya Guide 2023
In Singapore, Muslims give out duit raya (Raya money, green packets) during Syawal, the month after Ramadan. ...
19 April 2023
10 Best Courier Services in Singapore (2023)—Cheapest Fees, Fastest Deliveries
10 Best Courier Services in Singapore (2023)—Cheapest Fees, Fastest Deliveries
Whether you’re a power Carouseller or running a fledgling e-commerce business, finding the right delivery ...
14 April 2023
9 Free Budgeting Apps to Help You Manage Your Expenses
9 Free Budgeting Apps to Help You Manage Your Expenses
If you’re not making enough moolah (and let’s be honest, in this economy, who is?), the biggest favour ...
12 April 2023
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The Ultimate Guide to Income Tax For Expats Working in Singapore
According to the Economic Intelligence Unit, Singapore is the most expensive city to live in in the world. ...
29 March 2023
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Income Tax Filing 2023: A Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving Tax Season
Despite paying income tax year after year, I draw a blank every time I receive IRAS’s annual reminder to ...
23 March 2023
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Best Car Sharing Singapore: GetGo, BlueSG, Tribecar Prices (2023)
When my rusty car hit the big 10 last year, I decided it was simply too expensive to continue owning a ...
23 March 2023