Singapore’s 5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars
Transportation
Singapore’s 5 Most Fuel Efficient Cars
Be honest. What do you care more about when buying a car, appearance or fuel efficiency? Well, when you consider that the top selling car brands in Singapore are Mercedes...
20 May 2014
Is Being a Construction Worker in Singapore Really as Bad as Other Countries?
Opinion
Is Being a Construction Worker in Singapore Really as Bad as Other Countries?
All of us have friends or acquaintances who believe that Singapore is ONLY successful because of “excellent” financial policies and the “genius” of certain politicians.
19 May 2014
The 3 Worst Places in Singapore to Watch a Movie
Entertainment
The 3 Worst Places in Singapore to Watch a Movie
What’s worse than watching a bad movie? Watching it in a crappy theater! There’s nothing I hate more than paying $10-$12+ for a ticket just to have a bad movie...
19 May 2014
5 Flight Booking Hacks That Airlines Don’t Want You to Know About
Travel
5 Flight Booking Hacks That Airlines Don’t Want You to Know About
Booking a flight is always a chore. Why? Because of uncertainty – you can never be completely sure that the ticket you bought was any cheaper than the guy sitting...
12 May 2014
What’s the Real Difference Between Buying Private Property In Singapore and Iskandar? We’ll Show You
Property
What’s the Real Difference Between Buying Private Property In Singapore and Iskandar? We’ll Show You
Remember the days when buying property in Singapore used to be easy? Only a few years ago, it was possible to borrow up to 90% of a property’s value from...
9 May 2014
3 Overseas TV Services That SingTel and StarHub DON’T Want You to Have
Opinion
3 Overseas TV Services That SingTel and StarHub DON’T Want You to Have
SingTel or StarHub? It’s a choice we all have to make when it comes to TV and media streaming services. Then again, is it really that much of a choice,...
17 April 2014
Here’s How You Can Get Cash Out of Your Private Property Without Selling It
Home Loans
Here’s How You Can Get Cash Out of Your Private Property Without Selling It
If you’re a card player, you know what it means to “cash out.” It’s when you collect your winnings and exit the game. OK, so maybe there’s a bit more...
15 April 2014
The Three Types of Life Insurance Every Singaporean Should Understand
Life Insurance
The Three Types of Life Insurance Every Singaporean Should Understand
Last week my insurance agent sent me the most intense word game ever. It kept me occupied for three hours; then I realised it was the terms and conditions. Let’s...
2 September 2013
The Beginner’s Guide to Investment Products (Part 3: REITs & CPF Investments)
Invest
The Beginner’s Guide to Investment Products (Part 3: REITs & CPF Investments)
In our previous article, we delved into the world of Unit Funds and ETFs. In the final part of our 3-part guide to investment products, we look at REITs, which...
29 July 2013
The Beginner’s Guide to Investment Products (Part 2: Unit Funds and ETFs)
Invest
The Beginner’s Guide to Investment Products (Part 2: Unit Funds and ETFs)
In the first part of our beginner’s guide, we explored the two fundamental investment products everyone should know about: Bonds and Shares. Now that we know the basics, let’s move...
15 July 2013
The Beginner’s Guide to Investment Products (Part 1: Bonds and Shares)
Invest
The Beginner’s Guide to Investment Products (Part 1: Bonds and Shares)
Finance experts have a lot of special talents. Key among these are re-inventing words, and using them in a way that approximately zero English speakers will understand. You might be...
10 July 2013
The Expat’s Guide to Singapore’s Internet Service Providers
Budgeting
The Expat’s Guide to Singapore’s Internet Service Providers
Singapore has a wide range of Internet Service Providers. Assuming your definition of “wide” is “barely not a monopoly”. The scene is dominated by three big companies (M1, Starhub, Singtel),...
29 November 2012