Opinion
Personal Loans Should Be for Emergencies, Not Frivolous Shopping
Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve received 3 phone calls from several banks in Singapore, all asking if I’m interested in “having more money to spend”. Yup. Apparently, that’s how...
5 April 2022
Personal Loans
Why You Should Never Take a Personal Loan for Home Renovations
Renovating your home is always an exciting thing to look forward to, with the promise of a refurbished and better looking home to come back to. That is, of course,...
5 April 2022
Travel
Withdrawing Cash Overseas When You Travel – What To Look Out For & Withdrawal Fees
I know, who even uses cash anymore? But when you’re overseas, and say you’re at a street market, you’ll still most likely need to pay in cash. Here’s what you...
4 April 2022
Invest
Thematic Investing: What Is It & How to Get Started?
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Travel
What Should You Do When Your Passport is Lost or Stolen Overseas?
We’ve all read those news articles about how the Singapore passport is the world’s most powerful in terms of the number of countries it lets us get into visa-free. But...
1 April 2022
Budgeting
Still Thinking if You Should Buy the Latest iPhone or iPad Pro? Why Not Rent Them Instead
Recently on 12 March, Apple unveiled its much anticipated third-gen iPhone SE, fifth-gen iPad Air and iPhone 13 in refreshing spring colours, powerful Mac Studio and a new 27-inch 5K...
31 March 2022
Budgeting
Coin Deposit Machines in Singapore & 3 Ways To Avoid Coin Deposit Fees
Hate dealing with coins and have been leaving them in a pile or fish bowl? You might be surprised that those mouldy, forsaken coins can add up to a lot of...
30 March 2022
Budgeting
5 Cheap House Movers in Singapore & Other DIY Moving Services
Moving is an exhausting affair. It’s a massive project as you have to pack your possessions in boxes and luggage (or garbage bags), track, move from A to B and...
28 March 2022
Budgeting
Rising Electricity Prices: Why is This Happening & What Can We Do?
This post was written in collaboration with the Energy Market Authority (EMA). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products...
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Budgeting
Srsly?! 5 Ways The New Singtel Red Membership Programme Practically Pays for Itself & More
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Credit Cards
5 Best Cashback Cards in Singapore for Recurring Bill Payments (2022)
Eat, sleep, work, pay bills, repeat — that’s pretty much life in Singapore. But did you know you can pay many telco, medical and utilities bills by credit card and earn...
25 March 2022
Invest
Do You Truly Know Your Risk Appetite? You Might Be More Conservative Than You Think
This post was written in collaboration with Syfe. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Credit Cards
Air Miles vs Cashback vs Rewards – Which is the Best Credit Card Type to Use?
Picking the right type of credit card is more of an art than a science. It’s like choosing your Dungeons & Dragons character or starter Pokemon. In fact, just like Bulbasaur, Charmander...
24 March 2022
Credit Cards
5 Best Unlimited Cashback Credit Cards in Singapore (2022)
Many cashback credit cards are like those fast food ads featuring massive burgers oozing with juice. You buy one, only to discover that the real product looked more like a deflated...
24 March 2022
Invest
Why Adopting an Asia Balanced Investment Strategy Could Help During These Volatile Times
This post was written in collaboration with PineBridge Investments. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Invest
The SPDR STI ETF & Other Top Funds to Consider Investing in Today
This post was written in collaboration with State Street Global Advisors. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with...
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Budgeting
Drivers, Have You Switched to the New NETS Motoring Card? It Could Save You Time, Effort & Money
This post was written in collaboration with NETS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Education
Top 10 Kids Activities in Singapore to Learn Coding, Art and Other Skills
The March school holidays are in full swing! Sign your kids up for some activities and camps where they can pick up new skills, have fun, and more importantly, stay...
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Personal Loans
Planning Financially for Life’s Milestones: Ways A Personal Loan Can Help
This post was written in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited (“Standard Chartered”). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and...
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Healthcare
Asthma in Singapore – Guide to Asthma Treatment Costs for Children
If your kid has asthma, know that he or she is not alone. It’s one of the most common children’s ailments in Singapore – 1 in 5 kids here suffer...
18 March 2022
Healthcare
Hand Foot Mouth Disease Singapore – Cost of Treating HFMD in Adults & Children
If you have a toddler in daycare or childcare, you would probably know that hand, foot and mouth disease has been passing from family to family – and this time it’s...
18 March 2022
Life Insurance
Protecting What Lies Ahead: The Importance of Insurance & How to Give Yourself the Longest Runway Possible
This post was written in collaboration with Etiqa Insurance. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Family
4 Reasons Singaporeans are So Reliant on Their Maids
The many maids silently living in their employers’ homes are what really keep this country going. If all the maids suddenly went back to their countries, who would feed us,...
16 March 2022
Education
Australian Universities – How Much Does it Cost to Send Your Child There? (2022)
Walk down the streets of Melbourne, Sydney or Perth and you might be surprised to bump into some familiar faces—a classmate from primary school, perhaps, or a distant uncle.
16 March 2022
Budgeting
Conquering Your ‘Firsts’: How to Smash Your #GOALS in 2022, Finances Wise
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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