3 Reasons Singapore SMEs Should Welcome, Not Discourage, Parental Leave
Career
3 Reasons Singapore SMEs Should Welcome, Not Discourage, Parental Leave
It looks like the government’s going all out this year to convince Singaporeans to have kids. The national paternity leave allowance just got raised to two weeks, although it’s not...
18 September 2015
5 Travel Destinations Singaporeans Think Are Expensive But Can Be Surprisingly Cheap
Travel
5 Travel Destinations Singaporeans Think Are Expensive But Can Be Surprisingly Cheap
Most Singaporeans think of Bangkok, KL, Phuket or Penang when they want an inexpensive vacation. Everything else, by default, is expensive—people balk at the cost of hotels in Tokyo and...
18 September 2015
ABSD Singapore
Opinion
Will the Average Singaporean Get Burnt if the ABSD is Removed?
The other day I had a little “fight” with an up-riding escalator. It resulted in a large (but not deep) gash on my toe. While the bandage was on, I...
17 September 2015
3 Ways Young, Unmarried Singaporeans Can Benefit From Moving Out of the Family Home
Opinion
3 Ways Young, Unmarried Singaporeans Can Benefit From Moving Out of the Family Home
Pragmatic Singaporeans usually live with their parents until they get married, and some even continue doing so after tying the knot. While the reasons for this used to be largely...
17 September 2015
How to Make Sure You’re Getting Your Money’s Worth When Hiring a Tutor For Your Child
Family
How to Make Sure You’re Getting Your Money’s Worth When Hiring a Tutor For Your Child
If you’re a Singaporean parent, there’s a 70% chance you’ll be enrolling your kid in tuition at some point in their lives. However, despite such high tuition enrolment rates, only...
17 September 2015
hdb dbss
Opinion
The 6 Most Important Policies That May Have Changed the Game in General Election 2015
After the results of last week’s General Elections, some of you may be emotionally affected. Especially if you were making informal bets about the voting margins at each of the...
16 September 2015
diesel cars singapore
Transportation
Here’s 5 Reasons Why Diesel Cars Are Starting To Sell Like Hot Cakes in Singapore
Five years ago, there were practically less than 150 diesel cars on the road in Singapore. According to data released by the Land Transport Authority, there are now almost 5,000...
16 September 2015
What Singaporeans Can Do About Their Home Loan If the SIBOR Heads For the Moon
Home Loans
What Singaporeans Can Do About Their Home Loan If the SIBOR Heads For the Moon
These days, it almost seems like the fluctuations from SIBOR are directly correlated to Singaporeans’ measure of happiness. Sure, we might supposedly be the lowest country on this strange Misery...
15 September 2015
3 Things You Should NOT Do When You Get a Windfall
Opinion
3 Things You Should NOT Do When You Get a Windfall
Judging by the number of people praying for Toto and 4D numbers at temples all over Singapore, a lot of people here are hoping for some windfall luck, as the...
15 September 2015
Top 3 Reasons Singaporeans Go Bankrupt
Budgeting
Top 3 Reasons Singaporeans Go Bankrupt
You don’t have to be addicted to casinos or get sued for defamation to go bankrupt. Every day, regular people like you and me file for bankruptcy—and the number is...
14 September 2015
3 Reasons Singaporeans Might Consider Buying a Condo as Their First Home
Property
3 Reasons Singaporeans Might Consider Buying a Condo as Their First Home
Let’s face it, many Singaporeans choose to buy condos over HDB flats because of perceived prestige and in pursuit of the hallowed five Cs. But unfortunately, condos come at a...
11 September 2015
pension scheme
Opinion
3 of the Best Pension Schemes in the World Singapore Can Learn From
When I retire, I want to travel on cruise ships. I want to laze in the shade of a beach umbrella as I pretend to read a book while checking...
10 September 2015
4 Ways to Impress Your Interviewer Even Without a Mindblowing CV
Career
4 Ways to Impress Your Interviewer Even Without a Mindblowing CV
If you have a degree from Harvard and were a star performer in your last job, stop reading now and accept our congratulations in advance. However, if you’re one of...
10 September 2015
Is Going to Malaysia to Buy Groceries Worth the Trouble?
Shopping
Is Going to Malaysia to Buy Groceries Worth the Trouble?
When Singaporeans cross the Causeway into Malaysia, they immediately whip out their wallets, because everything is just so much cheaper there. In fact, many Singaporeans who live near the Causeway...
10 September 2015
income tax rate
Opinion
The Highest Income Tax Rates in the World and Where Singapore Stands
In Singapore, there are three types of taxes: progressive, regressive and the aggressive. Okay, I made up that last one. That’s what I’ve named the GST hikes after the way...
9 September 2015
3 Ways to Save Money on Gadgets in Singapore
Budgeting
3 Ways to Save Money on Gadgets in Singapore
“Is there wifi here?” is the favourite phrase of a Singaporean on holiday. Here in Singapore, we love our gadgets. It’s not uncommon to see a woman crossing the road...
9 September 2015
3 Little Tricks That Will Help You Leave the Office Half an Hour Earlier
Career
3 Little Tricks That Will Help You Leave the Office Half an Hour Earlier
It was a sad day when I realised just how many of my Singaporean friends were working at 10pm one dark and stormy Monday night. Long working hours are one...
9 September 2015
minimum wage singapore
Opinion
3 of The Best Minimum Wage Schemes in the World Singapore Can Learn From
When I see people slogging away at Subway, I sometimes feel bad that the amount I’m paying for my 6-inch Cold Cut Trio sandwich costs more than their hourly wage....
8 September 2015
4 Ways Young Singaporean Couples Are Keeping Their Wedding Affordable
Wedding
4 Ways Young Singaporean Couples Are Keeping Their Wedding Affordable
If there’s one thing you can’t accuse Singaporeans for being cheapskate about, it’s organising weddings. Aunties might storm a supermarket in search of that elusive $1 discount, but when it...
8 September 2015
cashback singapore
Shopping
3 Ways to Earn Cashback Rebates – Without a Credit Card
The few days I actually bother to go grocery shopping, I find myself buying tonnes of chocolates and snacks. I can’t help it. The jumbo packs are ridiculously cheap when bought...
8 September 2015
5 Situations Where Bargaining is Acceptable in Singapore
Budgeting
5 Situations Where Bargaining is Acceptable in Singapore
Singapore is no Bangkok, so try to haggle over the price of that ramlee burger at the pasar malam and you could find yourself with egg on your face. But...
7 September 2015
CPF
Opinion
What Exactly Is Each Political Party Saying about CPF This General Elections?
The Elections are getting everyone talking. Even those who shouldn’t be talking. Like Han Hui Hui, who essentially turned her rally in Radin Mas last night into a rehash of...
4 September 2015
4 Work-Related Costs in Singapore You Could be Spending Much Less On
Budgeting
4 Work-Related Costs in Singapore You Could be Spending Much Less On
Unless you’re Mother Teresa, the main reason you go work every day is to earn money. But spending the day at work can be an expense in itself. If your...
4 September 2015
4 Rules To Live By For Those Who Earn a Variable Income
Budgeting
4 Rules To Live By For Those Who Earn a Variable Income
While the typical Singaporean salaryman goes home each night knowing he’ll be getting $x at the end of the month, those with a variable or fluctuating income know that just...
4 September 2015
2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car in Singapore
Transportation
2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car in Singapore
It’s no secret that cars cost a bomb in Singapore. But judging by the amount of traffic congestion on local roads, that hasn’t stopped many people from buying them. In...
3 September 2015