
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

Budgeting
Saving Up for Important Milestones? Here’s Why Manulife’s GrowSecure Endowment Plan is the One for You
This post was written in collaboration with Manulife Singapore. 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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Budgeting
Keppel Electric Rolls Out New Green Plan with Fresh Look & Fun Way to Earn Rebates
This post was written in collaboration with Keppel Electric. 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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Entertainment
How You Can Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Blowing a Ton of Cash
You might not be Catholic or even have any idea who this Saint Valentine is, but he must have been a very important man, since everyone is spending hundreds of...
10 February 2022

Career
MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table): What Does It Mean If Your Financial Advisor Has Achieved MDRT?
Insurance agents often throw around the term “Million Dollar Round table”, or MDRT, especially in recruitment drives designed to make their jobs look attractive to potential new agents. But what...
9 February 2022

High Life
5 High End Restaurants in Singapore with Good Valentine’s Day Deals
I have a bad habit of thinking out loud. I would constantly say random things like, “You’re not old enough for me to give up my seat“, “That outfit is...
9 February 2022

Credit Cards
Earn KrisFlyer Miles Fast – 7 Best Krisflyer Miles Card Welcome Promotions in Singapore
Unless you hemorrhage money every month, earning Krisflyer Miles or Asia Miles with your regular credit card spending is a tedious and long-drawn affair. So what’s the fastest way to...
8 February 2022

Invest
How These 6 Ordinary Singaporeans Discovered Their ‘Hidden Riches’
This post was written in collaboration with Citigold. 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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Home Loans
How to Pick the Best Home Loan for Your Property in Singapore
Have you got your eye on a new home and are already looking for the best home loan in Singapore? Are you comparing the interest rates on the market, ready...
7 February 2022

Entertainment
Last Minute Hacks to Plan Your Perfect Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is coming up in a week’s time and you’re still swamped at work with little time left to plan a romantic night out. That’s okay. We get that...
7 February 2022

Dining
Valentine’s Day Lunch & Dinner – 8 Restaurants Under $100++ Per Pax
Love is a many-splendoured thing, but it does come with expectations. What if your other half isn’t the type to accept zichar on Valentine’s Day, and your cooking skills aren’t...
4 February 2022

Invest
How to Buy US Stocks in Singapore: 3 Best Investment Brokerages
If all the crypto talk about town has you interested in knowing invest your money for juicy returns but with lower risk, here’s a crash course on how to buy...
3 February 2022