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Family
3 Real Reasons Singaporeans Want to Get a Flat Before Having a Kid
So if you’ve been following the local news or at least have a Facebook account, you’d have read about Josephine Teo’s biggest gaffe—her comment that couples “don’t need a lot...
19 October 2016
3 Ways to Sneakily Save Money Without Even Realising It
Budgeting
3 Ways to Sneakily Save Money Without Even Realising It
Saving money in Singapore can be quite a torture. Imagine yourself, sitting at that overpriced bar at Marina Bay, sipping on your glass of tap water as all your friends clink...
19 October 2016
If You Are Renovating Your Home, This One Small Addition Could Save You Quite a Lot of Money
Property
If You Are Renovating Your Home, This One Small Addition Could Save You Quite a Lot of Money
These days, renovating your house in Singapore isn’t as cheap and simple as just doing some painting and electrical works. Contractors and interior designers are known to recommend adding a...
18 October 2016
Here are 4 Things You Can Do in October to Minimise the Damage From Impending Holiday Spending
Budgeting
Here are 4 Things You Can Do in October to Minimise the Damage From Impending Holiday Spending
It’s only October, but before you know it, the Orchard Road Christmas lights are going to be up (and they’d better put on a good show, given the number of...
18 October 2016
To Use a Housing Agent Or Not? 5 Ways Singaporeans Can Decide
Property
To Use a Housing Agent Or Not? 5 Ways Singaporeans Can Decide
Anyone who thinks Singaporeans are lazy because they get maids to do all their housework is mistaken. We pay others to do our crap for us only if it’s cheap.
17 October 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
Should You Recontract With Your Telco if You Want to Upgrade Your Smartphone to the New iPhone 7?
Budgeting
Should You Recontract With Your Telco if You Want to Upgrade Your Smartphone to the New iPhone 7?
So, the iPhone 7 is out, and predictably enough, Singaporeans have gone nuts, screaming bloody murder when delivery of the handsets was delayed. As usual, many people are rushing to...
14 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
4 Inexpensive Items Budget Travellers Should Always Pack With Them
Travel
4 Inexpensive Items Budget Travellers Should Always Pack With Them
Think back to your last vacation. Did your itinerary include hunting for Michelin star restaurants and shopping for designer goods? Then you’re most definitely not a budget traveller. Now go...
13 October 2016
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Property
Here’s Why Singaporeans Are No Longer Using Housing Agents
I think I speak for all Singaporeans when I say that we’re sick and tired of reading about the latest property agent who just became a millionaire. We all know...
12 October 2016
3 Reasons You Might be Unhappy With Your Job That Have Nothing to Do With the Job Itself
Career
3 Reasons You Might be Unhappy With Your Job That Have Nothing to Do With the Job Itself
The last time I saw someone smile at Raffles Place was, uh, never. It’s no secret that Singaporeans are some of the region’s unhappiest workers, and this was confirmed once...
12 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
How to Go on a Week-Long Holiday to Amsterdam For Less Than $1,700
Travel
How to Go on a Week-Long Holiday to Amsterdam For Less Than $1,700
Amsterdam is everything Singapore is not—environmentally friendly, laid back and liberal. Which could be why more and more young Singaporeans are opting to spending their holidays there. Whether you’re into...
11 October 2016
3 Money Saving Tricks That are Totally Not Worth the Time and Effort
Opinion
3 Money Saving Tricks That are Totally Not Worth the Time and Effort
I’ve actually considered giving up shampoo because I read on the Internet that you could wash your hair with baking soda, which costs practically nothing, despite the obvious yucks factor. I...
10 October 2016
3 Random Lifestyle Purchases That Singaporeans Think Make Them Cooler, But Actually Cost a Ton of Money in the Long Run
Opinion
3 Random Lifestyle Purchases That Singaporeans Think Make Them Cooler, But Actually Cost a Ton of Money in the Long Run
Despite our world-class education system, some Singaporeans seem prone to doing things without thinking. Whether it’s those parents putting their kids through thousands of dollars of tuition sessions without even...
7 October 2016
5 Tips For Lightening Your Workload as You Commute to Work by MRT or Bus
Career
5 Tips For Lightening Your Workload as You Commute to Work by MRT or Bus
Any Singaporean who claims they enjoy commuting to the office before 9am each morning is  driving a Ferrari and their “office” is actually a golf game with a client at...
7 October 2016
How to Enjoy a Week-Long Holiday in Chiang Mai For Under $500
Travel
How to Enjoy a Week-Long Holiday in Chiang Mai For Under $500
There are enough Singaporeans holidaying in Bangkok to single-handedly keep all the city’s shopping malls, massage parlours and Thai discos in business.
6 October 2016
What University Grads Must Understand About Building a Career in This Crappy Economy
Career
What University Grads Must Understand About Building a Career in This Crappy Economy
To all the fresh faced university students who’ll be graduating next year, we’ve got bad news. Finding a job is going to be a struggle. Yup, if you’re in the...
5 October 2016
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Opinion
5 Vices That Cost Singaporeans Big Money
The steoreotypical Singaporean uncle’s main hobbies are gambling at the casino, buying 4D and Toto, drinking Tiger Beer at kopitiams and socialising at lup sup bars. Take that, anybody who...
4 October 2016
A Recent Survey Pinpoints the Reasons Singaporeans are so Miserable at Work
Career
A Recent Survey Pinpoints the Reasons Singaporeans are so Miserable at Work
You really don’t need a survey to tell you that Singaporeans are generally unhappy at work. Just meet a bunch of friends for post-work drinks in the CBD and you’re...
4 October 2016
3 Suggestions That Might Make the “Great” Singapore Sale Actually Worth Going For Again
Opinion
3 Suggestions That Might Make the “Great” Singapore Sale Actually Worth Going For Again
Once upon a time, life in Singapore was one big sale. Orchard Road was The Place to Be in town, and the Republic was known as a shopper’s paradise.
3 October 2016
5 Super Cheap Handmade Gifts That Don’t Suck and Can Be Made in Bulk for Colleagues, Weddings and Whatnot
Entertainment
5 Super Cheap Handmade Gifts That Don’t Suck and Can Be Made in Bulk for Colleagues, Weddings and Whatnot
They say it’s the thought that counts when you give gifts. But sometimes you really wonder what kinds of thoughts were going through the heads of that couple who gave...
3 October 2016
3 Things University Students Need to Do Now That the Job Market Sucks
Career
3 Things University Students Need to Do Now That the Job Market Sucks
Most local uni students know about those “hire me leh” graduation photos. That’s pretty much set the tone for the cohorts who’ll be graduating in the next few years. For...
3 October 2016
4 Almost-Free Activities to Do with Friends That Won’t Get You Rejected
Entertainment
4 Almost-Free Activities to Do with Friends That Won’t Get You Rejected
Maintaining a social life in Singapore isn’t the cheapest thing, which explains why so many people’s only friends are their anime figurines. If you find yourself regularly heading out for...
30 September 2016
3 Tips for Successfully Using Couchsurfing to Stay With Locals For Free When You Travel
Travel
3 Tips for Successfully Using Couchsurfing to Stay With Locals For Free When You Travel
When I tell Singaporean friends I’ve couchsurfed while travelling, they tend to wonder out loud why I’m willing to risk getting murdered in order to get free accommodation.
30 September 2016