Do You Shop on Shopee? There’s a 50% Chance You’re Missing Out on Additional Income
Shopping
Do You Shop on Shopee? There’s a 50% Chance You’re Missing Out on Additional Income
If you shop on Shopee, there’s a high chance that you’ve shared a great product with your friends at some point. And guess what? You could have earned money from...
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Opinion
How to Help Someone Who Repeatedly Falls for Scams: It’s Not Just a Money Issue, It’s a Psychological One
Have you been scammed before? If it’s a resounding yes, then shame is the dominant feeling you’ve felt immediately. “Why didn’t I see that coming?” You sighed. But what if...
20 May 2024
Best Hotel Rewards and Loyalty Programmes That Work Around the World in 2024
Travel
Best Hotel Rewards and Loyalty Programmes That Work Around the World in 2024
Picture this: You’re sipping a complimentary glass of champagne as you step into a luxurious suite with breathtaking views of an iconic city skyline. The concierge greets you by name,...
16 May 2024
Reduce-Expenses
Savings Accounts
5 Ways To Cut Back on Expenses in 2024 (Without Feeling the Pinch)
Let’s face it, Singapore isn’t exactly known for being cheap. With GST sitting at 9% and the cost of groceries, transport, and housing constantly rising, we need to be more...
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Singapore Guide (2024): Must-Knows for Choosing the Best Travel Insurance
Travelling is a favourite Singaporean pastime. A national sport, if you will. But while we all love travel and wanderlust, most of us don’t give much thought to buying travel insurance....
10 May 2024
GrabPay-Card-Discontinued
Credit Cards
R.I.P. GrabPay Card (2019 – 2024): Here Are 2 Numberless Card Alternatives
We’re about to pronounce a time of death on Asia’s first numberless physical card—the GrabPay Card. It will officially be discontinued on 1 June 2024. A numberless card functions just...
10 May 2024
Baby Bonus Scheme in Singapore—How Much Can Parents Get?
Family
Baby Bonus Scheme in Singapore—How Much Can Parents Get?
Children are expensive little critters. Once they acquire the ability to speak, they start demanding that you buy them Nintendo Switches and iPhones. As a parent, you need all the...
9 May 2024
Investing-Goals
Invest
Can You Really Save for Retirement, Housing, and Your Kids’ Education Through Passive Investing?
Most of us wish we had the time to study the economy, actively invest, and grow our savings. But let’s face it—by the time we drag ourselves home after a...
japan-rail-pass-singapore-guide
Travel
JR Pass Singapore—The Ultimate Guide to Japan Rail Pass Types & Prices (2024)
There are some Singaporeans who travel to Japan so much that the names of obscure Japanese onsens and izakayas roll off their tongues like smoother than kewpie mayo. For the...
6 May 2024
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Credit Cards
Korea’s Biggest Water Music Festival is Making its Debut Splash in Singapore—Here’s How to Snag Tickets
The coolest festival with the hottest music acts is washing up on our shores. Waterbomb Singapore 2024 is South Korea’s biggest water music festival, and it’s coming to Singapore for...
6 May 2024
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Budgeting
CPF LIFE: The Complete Guide to Payouts, Plans & Minimum Sums in 2024
Did you know Singapore is a “blue zone“? The term was coined by Dan Buettner, an American National Geographic Fellow and New York Times-bestselling author. It refers to places that have 10...
6 May 2024
applying for hdb loan singapore guide
Home Loans
HDB Loan Eligibility, Interest Rates & Downpayment (2024)—A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re buying an HDB flat in Singapore, you often have the option of taking an HDB concessionary loan, better known as an HDB loan. Compared to a bank loan,...
2 May 2024
Income-Travel-Insurance
Travel Insurance
Think Your Travel Insurance Covers Your Pre-Existing Medical Conditions? Think Again
Are you guilty of always buying the cheapest travel insurance policy you can get your hands on? I know I am. After all, they more or less cover the same...
Shell-Station-Savings
Budgeting
More Than Just a Pit Stop: 5 Hidden Gems at Your Local Petrol Station
Petrol stations are always the reliable, dependable stops that you can count on when you’re in need of some juice for your car, no matter the hour.  But beyond their...
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Personal Loans
Citi Quick Cash (Citibank Personal Loan) Review 2024—Interest Rates, Calculator & Application
Citibank users rejoice because if you need some form of money, you can easily get it in the form of Citi Quick Cash. It acts as a personal loan for...
29 April 2024
Technology-Office
Business
62% of Singaporeans Are Burnt Out. Here Are 3 Ways Business Leaders Can Use Technology To Help
Asian countries are known for their long working hours and stressful work cultures. As many of us have probably experienced, Singapore is no different.  Compared to our counterparts in Asia...
7 Best Rewards Credit Cards in Singapore (2024): Citibank, OCBC, DBS & More
Credit Cards
7 Best Rewards Credit Cards in Singapore (2024): Citibank, OCBC, DBS & More
If you love collecting points and redeeming them, a rewards credit card will give you some added life satisfaction. These days, there’s a lot more in banks’ rewards catalogues than...
26 April 2024
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Invest
“I Wear My Rolex into the Sea”: 4 Watch Collectors on Why You Should Wear Your Luxury Watch
The other night, I came across a YouTube video of John Mayer interviewing Ed Sheeran about his watch collection. The video was over an hour long and I told myself...
26 April 2024
COE-Singapore-Cars
Transportation
How the (COE) Certificate of Entitlement System Works: Bidding & Process
Singapore holds a unique Guinness World Record—though it’s not necessarily one to be proud of. We’re the most expensive city in the world to own a car. The record was...
26 April 2024
Maybank Personal Loan Review 2024—3 Loans To Choose From
Personal Loans
Maybank Personal Loan Review 2024—3 Loans To Choose From
Need a personal loan but not sure which one to choose? Well, to make things more confusing, Maybank offers 3 types of personal loans! But not to worry, that’s why...
26 April 2024
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Invest
How to Buy Stocks in Singapore in 5 Easy Steps (2024) + Tips
Investing in stocks is one of the best financial decisions you could make. And the earlier you start, the more gains you’ll likely enjoy. I randomly looked at 5 popular...
25 April 2024
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Healthcare
Understanding Your MediSave Account in 2024 & How to Make the Most of It
No one ever wants to get sick. Apart from the horrid feeling and inconvenience, general treatments can take a pinch out of your pocket. Healthcare costs have been on a...
24 April 2024
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Opinion
What Having Unlimited Pocket Money Taught Me About Saving Money
I grew up with unlimited pocket money. I know. That sounds kinda crazy to me too—at least now as an adult. But back then, when I was a kid in...
24 April 2024
Trust-Bank-Savings
Invest
Could Trust+ Be Better Than Fixed Deposits or T-Bills?
Interest rates were at an all-time high in 2023, which raised the rates for fixed deposits and T-bills. If you were quick to capitalise on the generous rates, you probably...
What Kind of Driver Are You? Discover Your Driving Personality Type and the Esso Fuel Rewards You’ll Need
Credit Cards
What Kind of Driver Are You? Discover Your Driving Personality Type and the Esso Fuel Rewards You’ll Need
In this compact city-state, getting from point A to point B is always an adventure. On Singapore roads, you’ll often encounter a diverse mix of drivers—from the professionals navigating the...