ARK Invest: How to Choose & Buy ARK ETFs in Singapore
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ARK Invest: How to Choose & Buy ARK ETFs in Singapore
ARK ETFs (exchange traded funds) have been gaining lots of interest globally, especially since 2020 and going into 2021. Given the state of the global economy right now, any investment...
29 April 2021
Samsung QuickDrive - Best Washing Machine Singapore
Budgeting
5 Factors to Look Out for When Buying a Washing Machine to Save Money, Time & Energy
This post was written in collaboration with Samsung. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
Singlife Grow ILP Insurance Linked Policy - what's the difference?
Life Insurance
Singlife Sure Invest: How Does This ILP with No Lock-In Compare to Other Forms of Investment?
This post was written in collaboration with Singlife. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
Grab Singapore - Buy Now Pay Later Singapore, PayLater by Grab
Budgeting
Should I ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’? A Quick Checklist to Do This Responsibly
This post was written in collaboration with Grab. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective lens....
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Shopping
Did You Know? 5 Hacks to Save Time & Money When Doing Your Grocery Shopping In-Store
Call me a traditionalist, but I still enjoy doing my grocery shopping in-store. I still have my grouses though. I mean, who likes jostling with crowds of people, especially on...
EZ-Link Card Singapore Guide: 7 Nifty Features You Probably Didn’t Know About
Transportation
EZ-Link Card Singapore Guide: 7 Nifty Features You Probably Didn’t Know About
EZ-Link is just like GST. We don’t know how it works exactly, but it’s always there, slowly but surely chipping away our hard-earned money in small, painless increments. It’s time...
15 April 2021
How Does the Singapore Healthcare System Work Anyway?
Healthcare
How Does the Singapore Healthcare System Work Anyway?
In Singapore, we tend to have the attitude that healthcare is something to be sought only when you fall ill. We know about health insurance and MediSave, but that’s only...
14 April 2021
medisave limits
Healthcare
MediSave Limits in 2021: When Can You Use MediSave to Pay?
Every month, a chunk of your salary disappears into the depths of your MediSave account. As much as it hurts to see what’s left of your “take-home pay”, you get...
14 April 2021
bazaar kita
Shopping
Geylang Bazaar Goes Online: 4 Highlights from This Ramadhan’s Bazaar Kita
The annual Geylang Serai bazaar is one of the most fun aspects of the Ramadan period in the lead up to Hari Raya Puasa. But alas, while the light-up will...
13 April 2021
Integrated Shield Plan Premiums Are Rising. Whose Fault Is It?
Healthcare
Integrated Shield Plan Premiums Are Rising. Whose Fault Is It?
It’s been a hot minute since the commotion surrounding the premium hike around MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans, our national semi-privatised healthcare system. All 3 sides — panel doctors,...
12 April 2021
SingPost Tracking Registered Mail Postage SmartPac
Budgeting
5 Cost-Effective & Smart Ways to Send Small Packages and Important Letters
This post was written in collaboration with Singapore Post Limited. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
NFT vs Cryptocurrency vs Digital Currency: What’s The Difference?
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NFT vs Cryptocurrency vs Digital Currency: What’s The Difference?
You might have heard about the recent furore over BitClout, a blockchain-based social media platform that pulled Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s profile from Twitter and made a “creator coin”...
7 April 2021
IG Markets - Algorithmic Trading, Algo Trading, Forex, FX, CFDs, Leverage
Invest
So You Want to Trade FX: How Can Algorithmic Trading Elevate Your Trades?
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective lens....
electric car singapore
Transportation
Is It Finally Worth It to Buy an Electric Car in Singapore?
The Singapore government once dismissed electric cars as a lifestyle purchase. But now that climate change is something that Singapore has started to pay attention to, some baby steps have...
29 March 2021
SGUnited Traineeship Programme: 5 Things to Know Before You Accept an Offer
Career
SGUnited Traineeship Programme: 5 Things to Know Before You Accept an Offer
Now that SGUnited Traineeship Programme is in full swing, it seems the old scepticism of the programme is long gone. While most fresh graduates are just happy to have a...
29 March 2021
maid insurance Singapore - Etiqa protect maid insurance
Budgeting
Your Maid’s Insurance: Do You Even Know What You’re Paying For?
If you have employed a foreign domestic worker, it’s likely that you purchased her insurance through the same maid agency. People in Singapore are practical — since the agency offers...
29 March 2021
refinancing home loan singapore
Home Loans
How to Refinance Your Home Loan in Singapore & Save Money on Your Mortgage
If your home loan is currently charging you more than 2.4% interest, you might be paying more than you need to, and should definitely consider refinancing. Refinancing your home loan...
26 March 2021
Singtel Home Protect - home contents insurance
Home Insurance
Don’t Assume Your Home is Fully Protected: Why You May Need to Relook Your Coverage
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 lens....
singapore green plan 2030
Budgeting
Singapore Green Plan 2030: 7 Money-Saving Initiatives to Adopt Today
Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 is a “national sustainability movement” which aims to turn us into a more eco-friendly country over the next decade. It includes things like the planting of...
23 March 2021
FUTU SG Singapore Moomoo stock trading app best trading app Singapore
Invest
FUTU Singapore Launches with moomoo Trading App — Here’s A First Look
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...
how to review insurance policy
Life Insurance
How to Review Your Insurance Policies by Yourself (No Agent Required!)
The process of comparing and buying insurance can be so tedious that, once it’s done, you might be tempted to forget all about it and go back to living your...
19 March 2021
car servicing singapore
Transportation
7 Ways to Lower Car Maintenance Costs From Petrol, Accessories to Insurance
Car prices in Singapore are no small sum, but aside to the upfront costs, there are also regular car maintenance and servicing costs that you have to factor in when you own...
18 March 2021
What were you doing this time of the year, last year? Screaming at the kids at Tokyo Disneyland? Relaxing at the beach in Bali? Or... snapping up 2018’s Astrea IV bonds like there was no tomorrow? (Which there was.) If you answered the latter, you probably don’t need to read this article because you very likely have already bought yourself some Astrea V Bonds when they went on sale at 9am today. It’s the highly anticipated follow-up to the breakthrough Astrea IV, and features much of the original’s merits. For those of you reading this with a blank look on your face, here’s a primer to get you up to speed on the new Astrea V Bonds from Temasek Holdings’ subsidiary, Azalea Asset Management.
Invest
Astrea VI Bond — What You Should Know About this Private Equity Bond
Not unlike a Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, Astrea bonds are a near-annual affair and almost guaranteed to be a hit among investors in Singapore. In 2018, Singaporeans snapped up Astrea IV bonds like...
15 March 2021
road tax renewal singapore
Transportation
LTA Road Tax Renewal Guide 2021: How to Check & Pay Road Tax
There’s a bit of a learning curve for first-time vehicle owners, and I’m not just talking about learning how to avoid crazy drivers on the road. You also have to...
12 March 2021
hps home protection scheme
Mortgage Insurance
Home Protection Scheme (HPS) for HDB Owners: What Does It Cover?
Besides their love for acronyms, the government also has a soft spot for schemes. And if you’re an HDB flat owner, the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) is one of the...
11 March 2021