Life Insurance
6 Best Term Insurance Policies in Singapore for Affordable Protection
Not impressed by life insurance policies which charge astronomical premiums? Then you might want to consider its much simpler, straightforward and cost-effective sibling: term life insurance. Both types of insurance are...
7 March 2022
Life Insurance
Life Insurance in Singapore — The Basics of Whole Life and Term Insurance
This whole insurance thing really does take a while to wrap your head around. The words “whole life insurance” and “term insurance” don’t really mean or explain very much to the average...
7 March 2022
Health Insurance
Prenatal or Maternity Insurance Plans in Singapore: Are They Worth Buying?
As new parents, having your first child is like taking a bungee jump. You’re excited to experience this whole new stage of life, yet you’re tremendously afraid something might go...
4 March 2022
Life Insurance
Term Life vs Whole Life Insurance in Singapore — Which Is Better for You?
Life in Singapore isn’t cheap, so if you have dependents, it’s pretty important to get some form of life insurance to help them if anything terrible happens to you. Both...
3 March 2022
Opinion
International Women’s Day 2022 – Is There Gender Equality in Singapore?
The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is #BreaktheBias, which encourages us to take action towards a “gender equal world” – be it in the media, government, or workplace. Short...
3 March 2022
Home Insurance
HDB Fire Insurance vs Home Insurance – What’s the Difference?
Your home is your castle. It’s also where you store most of your worldly belongings, from your laptop and jewellery to your tabletop RPG game collection. And since this is Singapore,...
3 March 2022
Invest
What are REITs? Investing Guide & 7 Singapore REITs to Consider
This post was written in collaboration with Futu Singapore (FUTU SG). 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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Opinion
3 Important Basics That Singaporeans Need to Have in Place When They Plan For Retirement
Ask Singaporeans what’s the number one thing they need for retirement, and the obvious answer will be not a tropical beach resort where they can live out the rest of...
1 March 2022
Car Insurance
Electric Vehicles & EV Charging Points: Your guide to electric cars in Singapore (2022)
The government wants to convince Singaporean drivers to switch to Electric Vehicles (EVs)–at least those who haven’t gotten a heart attack from soaring COE prices and still insist on driving....
28 February 2022
Home Insurance
HDB BTO Launch February 2022 Review: Tengah, Yishun, Kallang / Whampoa, Geylang
If you just got engaged or turned 35, HDB BTO launches will have taken on a new meaning for you. In that case, you might already know that the February...
28 February 2022
Budgeting
Here’s Why the Basic Retirement Sum Isn’t Something Singaporeans Should Be Worrying About
Depending on who you believe, you may think our CPF savings are like Russia. You know it’s there, I know it’s there. But very few Singaporeans have actually travelled there...
28 February 2022
Budgeting
CPF Enhanced Nomination Scheme (2022): What happens to my CPF after I die?
We’ve come a long way from the GiveMeBackMyCPF days. Now that Covid-19 has thrown the stock market into turmoil, people are actually rushing to give CPF their money, with CPF...
25 February 2022
Budgeting
Batam Ferry VTL (2022): How much it costs to visit Batam & Bintan now
Dying to leave this island after two years of Covid-19 but not about to fork out the cash for an overpriced VTL flight? Rejoice, as you can now hop on...
25 February 2022
Budgeting
Economic Freedom Index (2022): What is it & why was Singapore ranked first?
Freedom is such a slippery term, isn’t it? While Singapore is ranked #160 in the world for press freedom, in between Sudan and Somalia, on the Index of Economic Freedom...
24 February 2022
Budgeting
Budget 2022 Summary: GST hike, CPF changes, luxury car ARF, EV charging points, and more
The only thing anyone watches on Channel 5 nowadays is the annual budget announcement, which was broadcast over a 2-hour prime-time slot on 18 Feb 2022. Luckily, this article isn’t...
24 February 2022
Invest
Happy 20th Birthday to the SPDR STI ETF! A Look at How Far Singapore’s First Locally Listed ETF Has Come
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
GST Increase to 9% in 2023 & 2024: What is GST & how is it charged?
Now that we’re supposed to have “gotten used to” Covid life, the government has decided that it’s time to stop acting nice and coddling us with handouts. PM Lee hinted...
18 February 2022
Travel Insurance
Best Travel Insurance with Covid-19 Coverage in Singapore? No Pre-Departure PCR Needed & More
This post was written in collaboration with Sompo Insurance Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the...
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Family
Tuition Centres in Singapore 2022 – 17 Popular Yet Affordable Tutor Options
In meritocratic Singapore, education is our ticket up. That’s why we’re willing to do just about anything to make sure our kids get into the best schools and score As...
18 February 2022
Invest
Investing in Mutual Funds: Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Begin
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with...
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Budgeting
The Singapore Green Plan 2030 – What It Means for You
The temperature is getting hotter, the sea levels are rising, the turtles are dying… you know the spiel. Climate change is real. Jeng, jeng, jeng… Thankfully, the Singaporean government has...
16 February 2022
Invest
5 Things You Need to Do Now to Enjoy a Happier Retirement
This post was written in collaboration with AIA. 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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Opinion
3 Reasons Why Rising Household Income is Not Making Singaporeans Happier
Money is at the root of pretty much everything Singaporeans are stressed about. Work-related stress is a huge source of angst here, which really isn’t surprising when you consider that...
15 February 2022
Travel Insurance
Does Travel Insurance Cover Trip Cancellation Due to COVID-19 Omicron Variant?
Omicron? More like Omigod my travel plans have been cancelled! It’s the worst thing that could happen to wing-clipped Singaporeans looking to the skies for some much needed travel nourishment....
14 February 2022
Shopping
Cheap Florists in Singapore: 14 Valentine’s Day bouquets for every budget
Fresh flowers are known to cost a pretty penny, so here’s a list of affordable flower shops that provide cheap flower deliveries in Singapore.
13 February 2022