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Property
CPF Housing Grant Guide – How Much Can You Get For Your Resale HDB?
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2022 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.  Many resale HDB flat buyers depend on the CPF housing grant they’re...
1 day ago
Singapore Transport Fare to Rise By Up To 11 Cents—8 Tips to Save Money on Bus & MRT Fares
Transportation
Singapore Transport Fare to Rise By Up To 11 Cents—8 Tips to Save Money on Bus & MRT Fares
Public transport fares in Singapore have gone up by 7%, and for obvious reasons, nobody is pleased. Each journey is going to cost 10 to 11 cents more from 23...
3 days ago
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Sep-Oct 2023): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Sep-Oct 2023): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
When it comes to credit card promotions these days, we’re spoilt for choice. Banks offering credit cards in Singapore are competing so hard for new customers that they are practically...
3 days ago
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2023: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Healthcare
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2023: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Going on holiday with a bunch of Singaporeans but forgot your contact lens solution? Someone else will most certainly have some with them. Why? Because Singapore has the dubious honour...
5 days ago
What Are the CPF Basic, Full & Enhanced Retirement Sum and How Do They Affect Your Retirement?
Budgeting
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 be asking yourself if you have no idea what Central Provident Fund (CPF)...
5 days ago
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Fitness & Beauty
Gyms in Singapore: Memberships at Fitness First, True Fitness, Virgin Active, Pure Fitness, Amore Fitness
The big gym chains in Singapore have a reputation for being rather…how do we put this nicely… predatory. Not only will you be hounded to no end to sign up...
14 September 2023
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Fitness & Beauty
Cheap Gyms in Singapore: 10 Gym Memberships Under $100/Month (Sep 2023)
Today, many people wouldn’t bat an eye at spending upwards of $200/month on fancy gyms like Fitness First and Virgin Active. Past a certain point, these gyms aren’t just facilities...
14 September 2023
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Budgeting
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. However, considering that most of our lives are conducted online...
14 September 2023
How To Pay in China For Foreigners—WeChat, Alipay, etc.
Travel
How To Pay in China For Foreigners—WeChat, Alipay, etc.
In the past year alone, there were more than 158 billion mobile payment transactions in China, totalling an astounding RM$500 trillion. With nearly 1 billion residents regularly relying on mobile...
13 September 2023
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Career
How Do I Negotiate My Salary When Switching Careers?
Once upon a time, making a career switch was seen as something scary, uncommon, and worrying. It was something one resorted to, not something anyone would willingly opt to do....
13 September 2023
Compare Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services in Singapore: Atome, ShopBack, Grab PayLater, and More
Budgeting
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 for you. They allow you to break down your payments into...
13 September 2023
15 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile
Budgeting
15 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile
Anybody who cares about saving money should sign up for a SIM-only data plan. These plans, as the name suggests, come with only a SIM card. That means no new...
12 September 2023
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Credit Cards
I Overpaid My Credit Card Bill. Now What?
Last month, I overpaid my credit card bill. For the second time. “I think your 2 braincells can’t handle having a credit card,” my sister said helpfully, when I burst...
11 September 2023
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Dining
6 Best Mooncake Fairs in Singapore 2023: Takashimaya, TANGS, NEX, And More
Each year when the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around, Singaporeans go lunar-tic for mooncakes. Mooncakes start appearing in our homes, offices, and even our shopping malls in the form of mooncake fairs. Why...
11 September 2023
How to Cancel Credit Cards in Singapore: Citibank, DBS, Standard Chartered, HSBC, and More
Credit Cards
How to Cancel Credit Cards in Singapore: Citibank, DBS, Standard Chartered, HSBC, and More
Every once in a while, it’s good to take stock of the people and things in our life and get rid of what no longer sparks joy. The same goes...
8 September 2023
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Savings Accounts
Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with Highest Interest Rates (2023)
So far, 2023 has been pretty hard on our bank accounts. Between inflation and an impending recession, it looks like our wallets are taking quite a hit this year, even...
7 September 2023
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Entertainment
Best Deals for F1 Singapore 2023—All-Day Buffets, Free-Flow Sake, Race Simulators, And More
Welcome to one of the most exciting and festive times of the year. Nope, it isn’t Christmas yet—it’s the Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix season in Singapore. F1 Singapore 2023...
6 September 2023
All This Technology, And We Still Haven’t Found a Way to Stop Ticket Scams in Singapore?
Entertainment
All This Technology, And We Still Haven’t Found a Way to Stop Ticket Scams in Singapore?
Recently, Singapore has been living up to its name as SINGapore. Every A-lister is holding their concert here.  As the sole Southeast Asian stop, Singapore saw millions of fans vying...
6 September 2023
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Entertainment
Top 40 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Sep 2023): Singapore River Festival, Sanrio Garden Light-Up, And More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This September, there’s a slew of markets, fairs, performances, talks and workshops to keep you entertained and informed at...
6 September 2023
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2023 in Singapore—GSTV, Cash, MediSave Top-ups & More
Budgeting
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2023 in Singapore—GSTV, Cash, MediSave Top-ups & More
During the Budget 2023 statement in February this year, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a suite of support measures to allay inflation concerns. He said that these measures were...
4 September 2023
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Personal Loans
5 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (2023)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you...
31 August 2023
Is Buying From Shein Penny-Wise but Pound-Foolish?
Budgeting
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, Shein. A quick search of the brand’s name will pull...
31 August 2023
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Budgeting
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 easier, there are still people and organisations that don’t accept online or credit card...
30 August 2023
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Priority Banking
Priority Banking in Singapore (2023): Benefits, Eligibility, And More
There are many ways to fake it if you want to look rich in Singapore. You could buy a nice car and then moonlight as a Grab driver to pay...
29 August 2023
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Budgeting
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 that a degree from a Singapore university isn’t for you.  There is,...
26 August 2023