When a family member passes away, many employers will give you compassionate leave. There is no MOM law saying that they must, but most employers will not be so heartless...

Starting your own business takes a huge amount of branding and marketing, from worrying about whether the name you’ve picked is catchy enough to trying to get the “look” of...

If the yearly lights along Orchard Road aren’t doing it for you, try tickling your festive bones at Gardens By The Bay instead. Sure, Christmas Wonderland 2019 isn’t free-entry, but you...

The poke bowl (aka the cai png of Hawaii) is typically made up of cubed sashimi (usually salmon or tuna), various fruits and vegetables and sushi rice. It’s no surprise that...

If you stupidly volunteered to be part of the office Christmas party exco, don’t berate yourself too much. These days, party planners have it easy. Even if you grossly underestimated...

Every now and then, the Business Times publishes big news about some company’s upcoming IPO (Initial Public Offering). This might sound like just another meaningless acronym, but for those who...

This post was written in collaboration with AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (AXA). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products...

I don’t know about you, but I often confuse Singapore Airlines’ KrisShop with iShopChangi. They’re both duty-free shops, so I kind of just always assumed they’re the same. Well, they’re...

This post was written in collaboration with Ministry of Finance (MOF). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with...

Despite obtaining your driver’s licence when you were young enough to remember how to draw bar diagrams to solve math problems, you’ve never actually had the chance to drive, let...

Now that private hire ride-hailing is all the rage in Singapore, what’s become of our original gangster taxis? Most people I know have switched over to cheaper alternatives like Grab...

There’s just something about homemade meals that shout “comfort” and “love”. Of course, if you’re not a good home cook, they can also scream “burnt edges” or “food poisoning”. But...

This post was written in collaboration with Singtel Dash. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...

Once upon a time, taxis ruled our roads and everyone had ‘ComfortDelGro Taxis’ on speed-dial. Those blue cabs were pretty much our only public transport option if we were in...

This post was written in collaboration with Liberty Insurance. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...

Ask anyone and chances are, they’ve probably upon a time applied for a job in the banking industry. There’s a certain prestige tied to the industry — when people think...

Looking for a low risk investment vehicle that is virtually stress free? Then a fixed deposit might be for you. There are plenty of fixed deposit promotions in the market,...

Ahh, poor ol’ SingPost. Everyone always rags on our local postal service for taking forever to deliver mail and blaming them for the unexplained disappearance of ASOS parcels. To be...

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...

For some of us, air conditioning isn’t a luxury, it’s a mercy. But aircon units can be pretty high maintenance, especially if you use them frequently. Unfortunately, regular air con servicing is just...

Hands up those of you with fond memories of June or December holidays spent staying at a chalet in Singapore, whiling away the afternoons cycling at East Coast Park. Later...

The retail industry is kind of in shambles right now. The scene has changed dramatically in the past few years. The most obvious shift, of course, is that of people...

Ever received these brand new and also inconveniently large SG50 commemorative money notes issued by The Singapore Mint in your angbaos and wonder to yourself, “Can I really use this...

I must preface this article with a confession that I’m really not the best person to write it. Look, I have a folded-up $20 CapitaLand voucher that’s been sitting in...

A perfect set of pearly whites is one of the best accessories you could have. But dental care in Singapore can get expensive, especially if you’re using private clinics. It’s...