Yes, we’ve made fun of his name. Yes, we’ve turned his “catchphrase” into a meme. But with the benefit of hindsight, I’m “extremely concerned” that we’ve actually underestimated one of...

After the General Elections were held in 2011, the PAP’s popular vote dropped to 60.1%, the lowest since independence. Suddenly, there was hope among the politically inclined. It seemed like...

Describing the interest you earn from general savings accounts in Singapore as “pitiful” would be perhaps putting it a little mildly. That sad thought coupled with the ever-increasing cost of...

So you’ve given your boss the shaft one time too many, and now your resume reveals what can only be politely called a “chequered past”. If your last two or...

The class of 2015 is about to go out and make their mark in the world, and according to a recent report, they have high hopes. 1 in 5 local...

If the beauty industry one day decided to start selling face creams that claimed to make your facial features morph into those of a Kpop idol, you can bet there...

So, after last Sunday’s National Day Rally, I’m sure I’m not the only Singaporean with a few burning questions. Questions like, how often has Kit Chan sung “Home”? How come...

Think about home contents insurance and visions of your block being burnt to the ground flash through your mind. Well guess what, more exotic things could happen—like a meteorite crashing...

We’ve all had those jobs we just couldn’t wait to leave. “Good luck, suckers,” we muttered under our breath as we surveyed the poor souls who hadn’t had the luck...

The way the eligibility for the Special Housing Grant has changed is like the way education in Singapore has changed. In the past, having a diploma or a basic degree...

As a kid, the only thing you had to worry about was whether your piggy bank was full or empty. Then you grew up, started signing up for bank accounts,...

To some people, the weekend means fun and relaxation. But to their reluctant spouses, parents or friends, the mere mention of the phrase “TGIF” could be a warning that the...

We know that making an insurance claim can sometimes be a tricky business. You’ve got to provide enough evidence to substantiate your claim, and sometimes your claim can be voided...

The insurance product brochure tells you that this is a company that cares. No matter what happens, they’ll be there to catch you when you fall. Just sign up for...

If you’re like most people in Singapore, each time a long weekend rolls around you frantically search for ways and means to get out of the country. In recent years,...

To those in other parts of the world, Bali is an exotic paradise where people go on spiritual journeys to find themselves. Or at least that’s what Eat, Pray, Love...

The past year or so has seen some rather lengthy arguments revolving around different facets of retirement in Singapore, ranging from discussions on the role of CPF, to the debate...

We might have one of the world’s most famous infinity pools and more shopping malls than you could ever hope to visit in this lifetime. Salaries in many industries here...

So you fell in love with the penthouse’s infinity pool or were bowled over by the sea view from the living room. But before you eagerly hand over the booking...

The common Singaporean complaint about not having enough money is, to a certain extent, a matter of perspective. Many of us make ourselves miserable not because we’re really poor, but...

Singaporeans have been talking about how dismal it’s become over the past few months. In fact, we’ve not seen values this low since 2009. No, we’re not talking about the...

Working from home might work for some, particularly those who are averse to taking showers, but not everyone decides to quit their day job just because they don’t like the...

If there’s one thing we can be proud of in Singapore over the past 50 years of independence, it’s how the COE has made life better for everyone… said no...

The huge gap between wages and cost of living in Singapore means Singaporeans need to make the most of the money they have. If you are content to let your...

As residents of the little country that could, we’re always looking upwards to the next best thing. Bought your first HDB flat? Great, now let’s look to upgrading to a...