What would you do if the $12,000 you’d earmarked for childcare disappeared overnight? That’s what happened to one new parent who posted on Reddit: Though this Redditor is from overseas,...

If you’re reading this, you’re likely on the cusp of one of life’s biggest decisions—considering having / expecting a child. While the emotional rewards are priceless, the financial realities can...

Imagine this: you’re standing in a glossy car showroom, admiring your future ride, and the dealer leans in with a smile: “Why not finance it with us? We offer in-house...

In this week’s news mix, we have a viral sponge charm that’s taken the island by storm and a jaw-dropping luxury property payday. This week is also the last week...

Imagine this—it’s the middle of the night, and you or a loved one suddenly falls ill. You’ve run out of medicine, and it’s long past the opening hours of your...

Singaporeans and crossing the Causeway for cheap groceries—name a better duo. I’ll wait. If you’re planning a trip to Johor Bahru soon, you’ve probably heard about the new entry requirements...

Did you hear? The government is giving away money to Singaporeans again. This time isn’t another small handout. Budget 2025 is packed with financial support for every Singaporean. “A budget...

Let’s face it: The modern work-life struggle in Singapore means you’re likely juggling Zoom meetings, Slack notifications, and barely-there lunch breaks. Cooking a healthy meal from scratch every day? Sounds...

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful way to show your appreciation, a beautiful bouquet is always a wonderful choice. Now, I know what you’re...

I’ve always had a soft spot for browsing books in person, so I was pretty excited to hear that Books Kinokuniya is opening a new outlet at Raffles City this...

From price hikes to party vibes, there’s plenty of buzz in finance, travel, and lifestyle this week. One platform’s quietly raised its prices (again), another’s dropping travel deals up to...

I don’t know about you guys, but I love sneaking off to Batam for a cheeky weekend escape. It’s like my very own holiday-lite. No overpriced flight tickets, no stressing...

Some of my fondest memories with my mum are over a good meal. They say mum’s cooking is the best—but my mum would much rather be on the receiving end....

Investors who looked at their investment portfolios after Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were in for an unpleasant surprise—a glaring sea of red. Global stocks tanked just a day after Trump enacted blanket 10% or...

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Save for a rainy day.” Well, in Singapore, that could mean anything from a sudden downpour drenching your lunch plans to an unexpected financial...

Did you catch that viral video of the purple sky over the Causeway? We finally found out what—or rather, who—that was all about. Clue: It starts with a You and...

While most cards exclude income tax payments from earning rewards, the Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card makes an exception. When you use their Credit Card Income Tax Payment Facility,...

It’s that time of the year again when we have to pay our dues to the government. Hang on, how does that work again?  If the thought of navigating the...

From brunch at a trendy café in Mount Austin to shopping at KSL City Mall and dinner at a seaside kelong restaurant, Johor Bahru (JB) has it all. But getting...

If you’re a self-proclaimed online shopping expert like me, you’ve probably heard of Taobao—the massive e-commerce giant based in China. But if your Chinese skills are embarrassingly bad (I’m talking...

From Trump’s latest tariffs shaking global markets to rising COE prices, there’s plenty to unpack in the world of money this week. We also saw a rebound in software engineer...

So, I’m not sure if anyone’s noticed (if you haven’t, where have you been?!), but President Trump has just decided to slap trade tariffs on, well, pretty much the entire...

The UOB One account is getting nerfed—again.  The UOB One account will now earn you a maximum effective interest rate (EIR) of 3.30% p.a., down from 4% p.a., which was in...

Tired of being locked into a long-term phone contract? Yeah, same but worry not—I bring the solution to our problem: SIM-only plans. SIM-only plans offer a breath of fresh air for...

If you’re looking for a brokerage, congrats! It means you (hopefully) know how to start investing and are ready to enter the stock market and buy some shares. Before you...