
Shopping
How Much Can You Earn as a Shopee Collection Point?
A couple of weeks ago, I took a bus to a nearby shopping mall with my sister for lunch. Nothing fancy—just a regular day out. But instead of heading straight...
17 July 2025

Trends
Issue #31: What’s Happening This Week? YouTube Premium Lite Launches in Singapore, Cathay Pacific Offers $160 Off Flights Globally
What’s making headlines this week? For starters, YouTube is giving us all a cheaper way to enjoy videos ad-free, while Cathay Pacific is celebrating its latest big win with $160...
16 July 2025

Invest
CFD Trading Explained Like You’re a Singaporean Millennial (No Finance Bro Speak)
You know the feeling: you’re catching up at the kopitiam when your friend casually drops words like “margin,” “leverage,” and “going short” over kopi, leaving you wondering if they’re speaking...
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Healthcare
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2025: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Going on holiday with a bunch of Singaporeans but forgot your contact lens solution? Someone else will most certainly have some with them. Why? Because Singapore has the dubious honour...
15 July 2025

Career
Digital Nomad in JB: Can Singaporeans Really Work From Across the Causeway?
Singapore is notorious for its high cost of living. From rising GST to sky-high property prices. It’s no wonder many Singaporeans spend weekends dashing over to Johor Bahru (JB) for...
15 July 2025

Family
Government-Supported Childcare vs Private Childcare: Which Should You Choose? (2025)
After the excitement of welcoming a new baby and capturing every adorable moment, reality soon sets in: you may need to return to work, and someone must care for your...
14 July 2025

Property
Guide to the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) Letter (2025): When You Need It, How to Apply, and More
Whether you’re buying a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat or a resale flat from HDB, there’s one slightly leh chey thing you’re gonna need to prepare. It’s not a 4-letter word like...
14 July 2025

Trends
Issue #30: What’s Happening This Week? 50% Back on Transit with Amex, Seller Stamp Duty Hike, New PLAN with CPF Platform
Didn’t catch the money news this week? No worries—we’ve got you covered. There’s a way to get more out of your daily commute (if you’re quick), new rules that could...
10 July 2025

Career
Why Are We Still Working While Sick? (And How to Actually Thrive at Work)
Ever dragged yourself into the office with a fever or cold, just because you were worried about how taking an MC might look? As a serial over-thinker, I’ve definitely been...
9 July 2025

Personal Loans
Should You Take a Personal Loan When Rates are Low? And What Happens if They Rise?
Personal loan rates in Singapore are now as low as 1.85% p.a. (EIR: from 3.40% p.a.). As of the time of writing, I counted 11 loan options in Singapore that...
8 July 2025

Credit Cards
HSBC Revolution Card Buff: 10X Points on Contactless Payments and Travel Spend (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Just when you thought the HSBC Revolution Card’s best days were behind it, HSBC is pulling a classic plot twist. After a string of nerfs last year—most notably, scrapping 10X...
8 July 2025

Credit Cards
The New and the Nerfed: Key Credit Card Updates in Jul 2025—HSBC Revolution Buff, UOB One Nerf, and More
Singapore’s credit card scene is always evolving. Sometimes, new contenders join the playing field, like the HSBC Live+ Card and the Trust Cashback Credit Card released earlier this year. Other...
8 July 2025

Credit Cards
6 Best Credit Cards for Retirees in Singapore (2025): Everyday Cashback, Earning Miles, and More
Think retirees can’t apply for credit cards? Think again. As long as you meet the basic eligibility criteria, there are plenty of excellent credit card options in Singapore, even if...
4 July 2025

Trends
Issue #29: What’s Happening This Week? SG60 Vouchers Drop, HSBC Revolution Buff, UOB One Nerf
This week in money moves: SG60 vouchers have dropped—and so are electricity and gas prices for some utility bill relief. Over in banking, DBS is reviving its PayLah cashback programme—just...
2 July 2025

Credit Cards
Guide to Credit Cards for Retirees in Singapore: Eligibility, Existing Cards, and More
The other day, my mum thumbed through her wallet and mused out loud: “I’ll keep this CIMB credit card—it has no annual fee, and I won’t be able to apply...
2 July 2025

Property
The Queer Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available? As Singapore doesn’t recognise same-sex marriage,...
1 July 2025

Budgeting
SG60 Vouchers: What They Are, How to Claim, Where to Use Them
It’s the first day of July, and there’s good news to kick off the month: every Singapore citizen aged 21 and above can look forward to receiving up to $800...
1 July 2025

Credit Cards
Is the Citi SMRT Card Singapore’s Most Underrated Cashback Card? (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Let’s be honest—the Citi SMRT Card doesn’t exactly have the coolest name. You might even mistake it for just another transport card. But if you ask me, this card is...
1 July 2025

Budgeting
Where to Get Cheap Haircuts in Singapore (2025 Update) — Kcuts, Snip Avenue, Kimage Hairdressing School & More
I still remember when haircuts as a kid cost barely $8. These days, I’m forking out close to $20 for my regular bi-weekly trims. Add a beard shaping or a...
30 June 2025

Trends
Issue #28: What’s Happening This Week? Only 6% of Singaporeans Want to Live Longer, KrisFlyer Miles Get Buffed, And More
This week, we’re seeing retirement taking on new meaning, with locals putting quality of life above just adding years. KrisFlyer miles are getting a makeover—soon you’ll get more value from...
27 June 2025

Transportation
How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru
Craving some cheap and good makan on the weekends? It’s time to hop over the Causeway to Johor Bahru (JB). And the most convenient and cheapest way to do it...
27 June 2025

Travel
Taking the Train from SG to JB? The Ultimate Guide to KTM Ticket Prices, Train Schedule, and More (2025)
There’s nothing Singaporeans love more than good food and cheap shopping, so it’s no wonder that we flock in droves to Johor Bahru across the Causeway. Whether you’re going on...
27 June 2025

Shopping
Online Groceries in Singapore—Which Supermarket Has The Cheapest Delivery Fees?
One of my favourite things to do when I’m overseas is visit the supermarket for cheap local snacks and discounted bentos if you’re in Japan. But in Singapore, who has...
26 June 2025

Budgeting
Laundry Services in Singapore – Price Comparison of 8 Affordable Laundromat (2025)
There are a few constants in life, and one of those is household chores—specifically, laundry. As much as I look forward to the weekend, there’s still my stanky pile of...
26 June 2025

Dining
Fortune Centre Vegetarian Food—Price Guide to Vegetarian Restaurants and their Menus
If you’re vegetarian, Buddhist, or just craving a meat-free meal, Fortune Centre is your goldmine. Tucked away near Bugis, this unassuming mall is a local legend for budget-friendly vegetarian food—and...
26 June 2025