3 Tips for Organising Your Finances, From One Freelancer to Another
Career
3 Tips for Organising Your Finances, From One Freelancer to Another
Even if it does sometimes still feel like all my friends work in banks (especially when I’m at Raffles Place and surrounded by people wearing G2000), that’s not really true...
16 August 2016
Is Kiasu Singaporean Parenting Really Going to Give Kids a Bright, Wealthy Future?
Opinion
Is Kiasu Singaporean Parenting Really Going to Give Kids a Bright, Wealthy Future?
If you look only at the numbers, Singaporean kids have everything going for them. In a recent survey 52% of local parents proclaimed that they would be willing to get...
15 August 2016
3 Ways Singaporeans Should Invest in Themselves That Might Actually Pay Off
Opinion
3 Ways Singaporeans Should Invest in Themselves That Might Actually Pay Off
“Go on course lor” – that’s the typical Singaporean response when you ask what the best way to upgrade yourself is. For most people here, spending that money to get...
15 August 2016
4 Little Things You Can Do at Work To Make More Allies at the Office
Career
4 Little Things You Can Do at Work To Make More Allies at the Office
Navigating office politics is like trying to deal with catty secondary school kids, with two exceptions: you can’t just get your parents to write you a letter claiming you’re sick...
15 August 2016
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Shopping
4 Ways Singaporean Millennials are Spending Their Money Differently From Their Parents
Remember the days when reasonably cool youth-oriented businesses used to advertise by giving out flyers or running ads in magazines like 8 Days? I’m pretty sure they aren’t doing that...
12 August 2016
Will More Expensive Gym Memberships Go Extinct in Singapore?
Fitness & Beauty
Will More Expensive Gym Memberships Go Extinct in Singapore?
Once upon a time, scantily clad California Fitness members running on the treadmills overlooking Orchard Road used to be a hallmark of the junction between Cineleisure and The Heeren. Sadly,...
12 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
3 Tips For Job-Hunting Fresh Grads Who are Desperately Looking for Work in This Lousy Job Market
Career
3 Tips For Job-Hunting Fresh Grads Who are Desperately Looking for Work in This Lousy Job Market
So, academic year 2015-2016 has come to a close. If you’re one of the thousands of fresh grads being poured unceremoniously into Singapore’s job market this year, expect stormy skies...
11 August 2016
5 Ways Opportunistic Businesses in Singapore Can Use Pokémon Go to Make Money
Budgeting
5 Ways Opportunistic Businesses in Singapore Can Use Pokémon Go to Make Money
So, it’s finally happened—Pokémon Go has hit Singapore. Life as you know it will never be the same again (or at least, for the 3 months the fad lasts). Let’s...
10 August 2016
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Travel
4 Mistakes That Make Singaporean Budget Travellers’ Trips More Expensive
When public holidays roll around, Singaporeans are determined to get out of the country, no matter how much it costs them.
10 August 2016
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Career
Be Careful if You’re Selling Stuff or Running a Business in Any of These 3 Places in Singapore
Singaporeans have another reason to hate SMRT. They now say you’ll be slapped with a fine for “doing business” at MRT stations, even if said business just means meeting up...
8 August 2016
3 Ways to Improve Our Public Transport System That Have Nothing to Do With Frequency, Overcrowding or Breakdowns
Opinion
3 Ways to Improve Our Public Transport System That Have Nothing to Do With Frequency, Overcrowding or Breakdowns
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to tell you what’s wrong with Singapore’s public transport system—it’s too crowded, breaks down too often, and for those who are located far from...
7 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
3 Silly Financial Mistakes Even Young, Educated Singaporeans are Making
Opinion
3 Silly Financial Mistakes Even Young, Educated Singaporeans are Making
Aunties and uncles aren’t the only ones making bad financial decisions in Singapore. While the pioneer generation end up getting conned by scammers selling magic stones and there are actually...
3 August 2016
How Much Does it Cost to Park Your Car in Singapore Compared to Other Expensive Cities?
Transportation
How Much Does it Cost to Park Your Car in Singapore Compared to Other Expensive Cities?
Poor HDB. According to them, they’re going to lose $100m a year if they don’t hike up parking fees. Thanks to this sob story, expect to pay 20% more for...
3 August 2016
Sick of Waiting for the Feeder Bus? Ride an Electric Bike or Scooter Instead
Transportation
Sick of Waiting for the Feeder Bus? Ride an Electric Bike or Scooter Instead
The last three times I was almost run over by a vehicle, a car was not involved. Twice I was almost mowed over by some guy zipping down a sidewalk...
2 August 2016
4 Reasons We Get to Save Money Thanks to Singapore’s Hot Weather
Budgeting
4 Reasons We Get to Save Money Thanks to Singapore’s Hot Weather
Ask any Singaporeans what they hate about Singapore and you can bet they’ll mention the weather which, I think everyone can agree, is consistently crappy all year round. And by...
2 August 2016
Could Getting Married Early Actually Make Financial Sense in Singapore?
Wedding
Could Getting Married Early Actually Make Financial Sense in Singapore?
The last time I checked, Singapore was one of the world’s least romantic places. Half of local marriages occur because HDB says so, and a curt “no money” is the...
1 August 2016
6 Things All Budget Travellers Should Take on Their Trips
Travel
6 Things All Budget Travellers Should Take on Their Trips
Everyone has that friend who severely overpacks on every overseas vacation and is often spotted lugging around a gigantic suitcase and multiple carry-on bags carrying an entire wardrobe full of...
1 August 2016
3 Job Search Mistakes Many Singaporeans Make at Each Stage of the Job Hunting Process
Career
3 Job Search Mistakes Many Singaporeans Make at Each Stage of the Job Hunting Process
What happens when you need a new job? For many Singaporeans, the solution is to pick up the phone, call a headhunter and let him do all the dirty work....
1 August 2016
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Education
Should Singaporean Uni Students Fork Out the Money to Live on Campus?
Reading the Singapore news is a constant reminder that life just keeps getting more expensive. Just last week alone, we received news that we’ll soon be paying higher electricity tariffs...
29 July 2016
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Invest
Want to Make The Most of Short Term Market Movements But Worried About the Risk? Here’s a Simple Product You Can Consider
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
29 July 2016
4 free hotel apps that saves your money on booking last minute
Travel
3 Famous Travel Booking Sites Singaporeans Can Redeem Reward Points From to Exchange for Hotel Discounts
Remember that little Coffee Bean card that lets you claim a free drink after buying a certain number of coffees? You know you need to drink as much coffee as...
28 July 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