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Opinion
Think You’re Having a Rotten Week? Read These Reddit Threads
Yesterday while waiting for the lift to head into the office, I asked my colleague to confirm what day of the week it was: “Is it Thursday today?” “Yeah,” he...
19 January 2024
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Transportation
“Every Road Pay”? Here Are The 5 Most Expensive ERP Timings To Avoid in Singapore (2024)
Drivers, I’m sure you’d agree that it’s super heart pain every time you drive under the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry and hear the beep in the card reader, especially...
17 January 2024
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Budgeting
CNY Ang Bao Guide in Singapore (2024): Ang Bao Rates, Where to Get Notes, And More
The Year of the Dragon is almost upon us. Huat ah! While the dragon is typically associated with prosperity and good luck, this is also our first Chinese New Year with...
17 January 2024
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Invest
Should You Diversify Your Investments or Go All-In? Here’s What a Nobel-Winning Economist Thinks
We all know the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket”, which applies to many situations, including investments. But have you heard of “diversification is the only free...
What You Need to Know About The New GST Rate From Jan 2024—Which Businesses Are Absorbing the Extra GST?
Shopping
What You Need to Know About The New GST Rate From Jan 2024—Which Businesses Are Absorbing the Extra GST?
Living in Singapore has just gotten costlier with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate leaping from 7% to 8% last year and then again to 9% starting January 1,...
16 January 2024
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Dining
Best Japanese Buffets in Singapore in 2024 From $18.99++
Singaporeans have an insatiable appetite for Japanese cuisine, and amidst the abundance of Japanese eateries, the real bang for your buck comes from Japanese buffets.  Although dining at mid- to...
15 January 2024
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Budgeting
17 Popular Vet Clinics in Singapore and Their Prices—Consultation, Vaccinations and More (2024)
People always poke fun at pet parents, saying that furkids are like children, except they will never “grow up”, earn money and take care of you when you’re old. They’re...
12 January 2024
24-Hour Clinics in Singapore (2024): A Guide to Consultation Fees and Surcharges
Healthcare
24-Hour Clinics in Singapore (2024): A Guide to Consultation Fees and Surcharges
You or your family member is suddenly sick in the wee hours of the night and there’s nothing in your medicine cabinet that might help. Clinics are all shut as...
12 January 2024
Top 7 ETFs in Singapore — The Total Beginner’s Guide to Investing in ETFs
Invest
Top 10 ETFs in Singapore — The Total Beginner’s Guide to Investing in ETFs
If you’re here because your New Year’s resolution is to finally start investing, you came to the right place. Investing in Exchange Traded Funds, also known as ETFs is one...
11 January 2024
Ever Heard of “Soft Saving”? Here’s Why Gen Zs are Obsessed With It
Opinion
Ever Heard of “Soft Saving”? Here’s Why Gen Zs are Obsessed With It
In Singapore, it’s ingrained in our DNA to plan long-term—especially when it comes to our finances. Well, it’s mainly driven by the fact that we live in the world’s most...
9 January 2024
“Can You Take Out a Loan to Invest?”: We Rate Advice From Reddit
Invest
“Can You Take Out a Loan to Invest?”: We Rate Advice From Reddit
Taking out a loan to buy assets can be necessary and beneficial in certain situations, such as starting a business or purchasing a home. In Singapore, almost 50% are willing...
5 January 2024
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
Budgeting
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
So, you’ve heard about the GST Voucher, and you’re thinking, “Sweet! Some extra cash could do wonders.” But let’s be real—most of us are clueless about how much we’re getting...
4 January 2024
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Credit Cards
OCBC INFINITY Cashback Card—The Best Unlimited Cashback Card in Singapore? MoneySmart Review (2024)
For the uninitiated, there are mainly 5 unlimited cashback cards in Singapore’s credit card scene. Of these, I consider only 4 to be truly “unlimited” both in terms of cashback...
3 January 2024
Top Digital Nomad Hacks for Singaporeans
Travel
Top Digital Nomad Hacks for Singaporeans
Working remotely from anywhere in the world and changing countries every few months? What’s there not to like? During the pandemic, the digital nomad lifestyle took off in a big...
2 January 2024
Singapore Companies Which Went Public in 2023: How Are They Doing?
Invest
Singapore Companies Which Went Public in 2023: How Are They Doing?
2023 has been a rollercoaster for Singapore’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) market, with more dips than climbs. The numbers tell a stark story: a 95% drop in IPO proceeds to...
28 December 2023
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Personal Loans
How to Apply For a Personal Loan as a Self-Employed Person, Freelancer, or Gig Worker
What would we do without the hardworking food delivery riders or couriers delivering our much-needed sustenance and packages?  The last couple of years saw an unprecedented increase in the number...
Expat Moving to Singapore: Tips for Getting a Job Offer and Setting Up Finances
Career
Expat Moving to Singapore: Tips for Getting a Job Offer and Setting Up Finances
In 2020, I moved from San Francisco to Singapore as a tech professional. I was seeking out a new adventure in Asia. Yet when I arrived, I realised I felt...
19 December 2023
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Shopping
15 Best JB Shopping Malls: European-Aesthetic Mall, Retail Park With Mega Bookstore, And More
Regardless of race, language or religion, Singaporeans love to do our festive shopping across the border in Johor Bahru (JB). Whether you’re buying Chinese New Year goodies, Hari Raya baju,...
17 December 2023
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Invest
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Guitars: Vintage Guitars, Boutique Guitars, and More
Would you pay US$1,587,500 for a guitar? This staggering figure is the actual price that Kurt Cobain’s left-handed Skystang I guitar sold for last month at auction (alongside an unopened...
14 December 2023
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Travel
Cheap Guide to Johor Bahru: Where to Go and Best Things to Do in JB (2023)
Judging by how many people read and shared an earlier article on how to get to JB by train, I’m guessing Johor Bahru still remains as popular a weekend destination...
14 December 2023
8 Best Home Appliances for People Who Travel Often (You Can Even Fit Some in Your Suitcase)
Travel
8 Best Home Appliances for People Who Travel Often (You Can Even Fit Some in Your Suitcase)
‘Tis the season of travel! Beyond the annual holidays, we all likely have that jet-setting friend who is constantly hopping on a plane, whether it’s for work or leisure. Maybe...
14 December 2023
best-christmas-hotel-buffets-singapore
Dining
Christmas Buffets 2023: Top 10 Singapore Hotels to Stuff Yourself Silly At (From $64/pax!)
So you’ve wrapped your Secret Santa gifts, decorated the Christmas tree, and soaked in the Yuletide atmosphere around the island. Now, what’s next? Yep, it’s time to put your exercise and...
13 December 2023
heirlooms-music-singapore-dino-yong
Invest
Why Investing In Guitars Beats Investing In Property
Forget brick-and-mortar houses. Skip your S&P 500 shares. Today’s choicest investments could be made of spruce, mahogany, and 6 steel strings. Guitars are better investments than property, said memorabilia expert...
12 December 2023
GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up
Transportation
GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up
I’ve tried counting the number of times I’ve used GetGo over the past 2 years, but I gave up halfway—there were just too many in my booking history. Needless to...
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Property
HDB BTO Dec 2023 Launch: Locations, Prices, Application Rates, and More
Was 2023 supposed to be your year to finally get a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat? If you clicked on this article, I suppose that day has yet to come. Listen up,...
10 December 2023