It’s 2016 and almost everyone in Singapore has a smartphone. So it’s hard to imagine that there was a time, not so long ago, when a mobile phone without a...

The average Singaporean fresh grad has a resumé as long as his 55-year-old father does, since he’s probably been interning aggressively since the age of 14.

I love Steam sales. For the two of you living under a rock who don’t know what Steam is, it’s an online game distribution platform that regularly gives massive discounts...

Remember the days when virtually every polytechnic student was running some kind of blogshop selling clothes sourced from City Plaza or Bangkok?

Singapore might be the safest country in the world, but for shopholics, it could well be one of the most dangerous.

When I was a kid, the main child-related things my parents spent on other than the necessary food and clothes were Enid Blyton books, My Little Pony figurines and that...

The kiasu Singaporean strikes again! A recent news report detailed how certain Singaporeans were “overusing” their medical insurance policies and driving the premiums up for the rest of us.

As a kid, my decision on which snacks to eat more often than not depended on what toy was included in the package. That might be rather similar to the...

In the wonderful world of Singapore, COE prices are one of our favourite topics to bitch about over a nice steaming cup of kopi-C or hipster coffee (depending on your...

In Singapore, the relationship between love and money is a bit too close for comfort. First dates are often filled with excessive talk of careers and income, while a marriage...

Singaporeans are great at wasting money everywhere, not just in their home country. Despite our relatively small population, we’ve all seen those Singlish-speaking tourists storming overseas designer outlets and checking...

Growing up, I had quite a reputation as a ladies’ man. No, not in the official sense of the phrase, I’m no glorious ladykiller. My reputation was more one of...

There’s a classic joke that goes, “Why are Singaporean noses so large?” and the almost embarrassing answer is “Because air is free.” And the truth is, we Singaporeans should be...

If you think Singaporeans only care about money, you’re wrong. While money used to be the biggest factor influencing Singaporeans’ career decisions, people now care a lot more about work-life...

The last thing we need in Singapore is another H&M or Uniqlo. That’s what Orchard Road landlords are learning the hard way right now. The number of vacant units is...

Having a child, especially your first, is like dealing with an alien invasion—albeit an invasion by a cute, googly-eyed alien. The home can feel like a battlefield, there’s carnage everywhere...

In my teens, I made some questionable life choices – I dabbled in Tarot, I read Ayn Rand, I enjoyed listening to Nickelback AND Creed. Yes, that last one is...

If your insurance agent had his way, you’d be insured for everything from the flu to missed MRT trains. On top of that you’d be paying every leftover cent into...

Despite the high cost of living, the only Singaporeans you’re likely to hear openly encouraging each other to save money are aunties at FairPrice. Amongst almost everyone else, there’s this...

Taylor Swift insures her legs, but unfortunately for Singaporeans, you’re not going to be able to do the same for your jobs. If you lose your job, you’re on your...

The average Singapore employee labours away for an SME towkay whom he sees as being exploitative, evil and one rung below Satan.

It’s a lot easier to be pickier about a job before you accept, rather than change jobs just because you can, only to realise you’ve switched to a job that’s...

Singaporeans like to buy, buy, buy. But how much do they actually get out of the stuff they fork out good money for?

Singaporeans might have a pretty decent median salary compared to other countries in the region, but we don’t fare so well when it comes to financial freedom—at least if the...

Australia used to be thought of as that country you sent your kids to if they didn’t make it into NUS. But these days, more and more Singaporeans are heading...