Self-styled “happiness gurus” have long been preaching the fact that spending money on experiences yields more satisfaction than spending money on stuff. Presumably, this means that spending that $200 on...

The beauty industry can be such a scam at times. Products that cost hundreds of dollars can end up not working or losing their effectiveness after a few days. It’s...

With the housing market slowly but surely taking a dip in prices and sales (as was intended), buyers are just biding their time waiting to pounce on a good deal....

Singaporean workplaces are generally not known for the fantastic work-life balance they offer. In fact, a recent news report revealed that more and more Singaporeans are feeling unahppy about poor...

You know how you never actually get around to reading the Terms and Conditions before you click “I Accept” or sign on the dotted line? And as a result, you...

Singaporeans spend a huge chunk of their lives working to amass assets like property, stocks and cash. Singapore has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world, even...

As Singaporeans, we’ve heard of the myths and legends surrounding our little country. Like how the legendary Sang Nila Utama was supposed to have seen a lion when he stepped...

Being a temp or contract worker can seem like a nice, non-threatening, low-commitment way to dip your toes into the career pool. After all, if your boss turns out to...

What would you consider your Singapore Dream? Living in a condo, at least, or some multi-storey landed property. A powerful “continental” car with all the prestige that comes with it....

It can seem like only rich people in Singapore get to lead stress-free lives. After all, they’re not the ones standing cheek to jowl with a zillion other people on...

It’s hard enough trying to find a way to invest your money that won’t tank without having to worry about the cash that’s languishing in your bank account, slowly falling...

Few people can say their first job is their dream job. When you’re paid peanuts and your duties could be performed by a trained monkey, it’s easy to act like...

Mistakes, I’ve made a few. And so have many others in Singapore, I’ll bet, if the number of people in credit card debt from gambling and overspending or the legions...

Many people think of graduation, weddings and promotions as personal milestones. Unfortunately, it’s totally possible to live through all those milestones with your finances still in a mess. Perhaps you...

No matter what the government says, Singaporeans think of any residential property they purchase not just as a home but also as an investment, fuelled by success stories of the...

As a country, we’ve gotten complacent about how rich we really are. A little too satisfied with the amount we earn, perhaps. Although as a country we’re earning a median...

Every time I tell people that I work from home I get envious looks and coos of “oh you’re so lucky!” But seriously, working from home can be hellish at...

Air miles can be a frequent traveller’s best friend, but can also be a tricky thing to handle. On one hand, the idea of being able to redeem a FREE...

If you can remember simpler times when a bowl of noodles in the school canteen could cost only 50 cents and an entire days’ outing at Orchard Road would set...

You know you’re in Singapore when the newspapers publish a special report on private tuition. The Straits Times’ recent report on tuition contained some very disturbing figures. 7 out of...

Every day in the newspapers, a journalist quotes some minister or academic who fortells doom and gloom if Singapore does not manage to raise its productivity in the coming years....

A part-time job might conjure up visions of running along the beach Baywatch-style in your weekend lifeguard gig, or scooping ice cream with cute-as-a-button co-workers. Unfortunately, in reality, to earn...

There’s probably going to be a special place in hell for the person who thought of a thousand and one methods to control car usage in Singapore. COE, road tax,...

Taking a taxi in Singapore is so convenient. Except when you really need one, of course. Then they’re generally nowhere to be found. When one does show up? You start...

As a broke uni student, you’re already used to thinking of instant noodles as a major food group, and a lavish meal consists of upsizing your meal at McDonald’s. You...