You know, I used to run a career counseling service. But it didn’t take off. “That’s because your only career tactic was to become an investment banker before 1981.” Hey,...

It’s tough to be a politician nowadays. Say something well meaning and it gets torn apart in seconds. On the bright side, it does lend itself to some shining examples...

When was the last time you upgraded your skills and knowledge? Hmmm… that long huh? Well, the bad news about that is you might be holding yourself back when it...

For years, the Housing Development Board (HDB) has been telling you that you can’t rent out your flat to tourists. You can only rent out your flat to Singapore Citizens,...

I almost got busted for insurance fraud once. That was when I microwaved oily bacon in tinfoil and set most of my kitchen on fire. “You were safe from fraud...

What do you love about Singapore? You’re probably thinking right now about how much you love Singapore’s delicious food, public safety, and efficient transportation system (when it’s working).

Is property investment dead in Singapore? Well, I wouldn’t really call it dead – more like paralyzed because of the Total Debt Servicing Ration (TDSR) framework, which makes it nearly...

No one’s stopping you from having a good time at your nearby kopitiam with a whole bunch of cheap beers. But you can also throw in a little atmosphere and,...

If I were a tutor, I’d have two prices. For $250 a month I’d make (probably futile) attempts to teach. For $500 a month I’d guarantee an A. “By getting...

Previously, this article was about how Medisave and CPF might not provide enough. But as of now, my  insurance policy is to not blog about the government. I can’t even...

Do you love Mexican food? I certainly do. Then again, I don’t really have a choice – my native tongue is Spanish and my heritage is Mexican. But even if...

When they asked me to discuss this, I immediately requested a less inflammatory topic. Like abortion, or creationism. There are only three certainties when discussing comic book investments: it’s fun,...

It’s a “fine” city indeed. No, not just for litterbugs, jaywalkers, and idiots who like to push the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) emergency button – but for drivers as well.

National Service is a pain in the keister, we get that. But here’s the kicker: while you’re busy defending the country from invaders more imaginary than your CPF money, you’re...

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...

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.

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...

CPF is a system that, like it or not, is there to help you with the three biggest financial situations you’ll ever face – healthcare, retirement, and property.

Singapore is one of the least corrupt nations on earth. Finished laughing now? Good. According to Transparency International’s (TI) 2013 “Corruption Perceptions Index,” Singapore ranks as the world’s 5th least corrupt nation.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Complaining about the interest you get on your savings account is slightly akin to whining about COE prices – they’re not really going to get that much better. But now,...

When I talk about buying currency, I’m not talking about Forex. As fun as it sounds to write 5,000 words on a process that’s about as complex and dangerous as having...