Career
Jobs in Singapore for Foreigners – 6 Jobs For Malaysians & Other Non-Singaporeans
It’s not that easy to get a job in Singapore if you’re not a Singapore citizen or PR. Unless you’ve got skills that are extremely in-demand, or are a high-level hire who’ll be...
6 September 2018
This Versus That
Grab vs Ryde vs Tada vs Kardi vs Filo Ride vs Urge – Which Ride Hailing App Is Cheapest?
Since Uber’s unceremonious exit from Singapore in May, Grab promo codes and Grab rewards have been getting shittier by the day. But in the last 3 months or so, at...
6 September 2018
Career
Driver Jobs in Singapore – 4 Ways to Make Money with A Driving License
So, you spent lots of time and money trying to pass your Class 3 driving exam (damn those poles!), and you are now a proud owner of a Singapore driving licence....
6 September 2018
Budgeting
7 Best Washing Machine Brands in Singapore – Guide for First Time Buyers
If there’s one chore that you cannot avoid, it’s laundry. Until public nudity becomes legal in Singapore, there’s no way to siam washing your clothes (because they will definitely stink in...
5 September 2018
Invest
OCBC Securities – A Beginner’s Guide to OCBC’s Investment Platform
Picking a brokerage to invest with is more like trying to find the cheapest laundry detergent in the supermarket’s bargain bin than shopping for a style-defining pair of shoes. Unless you’re...
4 September 2018
Invest
UOB Kay Hian / UTRADE – A Beginner’s Guide to UOB Investment Platform
To invest in stocks in Singapore, you need to sign up for a brokerage account. You will make all your trades through the brokerage, paying them a commission for the...
4 September 2018
Career
10 Best Job Search Websites & Job Search Apps in Singapore
The SOP for job-searching in Singapore consists of many hours hunched in front of a computer screen, which is pretty ironic, since your future job is likely to consist of exactly...
4 September 2018
Career
4 Jobs Suffering From a High Turnover Rate in Singapore
Considering the current state of the economy, you would think that anyone with a job would hang on to it for dear life. Yet the spotlight continues to be shone...
2 September 2018
Healthcare
Pap Smear Singapore Guide – How to Get Screened for Cervical Cancer (for Free!)
Considering that 300 women in Singapore get diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, it’s amazing that there are still lots of women who don’t go for frequent Pap smears. We don’t...
24 August 2018
Family
Cord Blood Banking in Singapore – How Much Does It Cost & Is It Worth the Money?
Since the 2000s, new parents and parents-to-be in Singapore now have the chance to do cord blood banking, i.e. store the baby’s cord blood for the future. Unless you’re well-informed,...
24 August 2018
Budgeting
Lighting Singapore Guide – Lighting Types, Lighting Shops & Saving Money on Your Bills
Lighting is something we often neglect when we renovate our homes. Yet, done well, it can make a world of difference to the decor. It’s not only functional, it can create...
23 August 2018
Budgeting
Charities in Singapore and Overseas – How Do You Tell If They’re Legit?
Whether you’re trying to save the world or assuage your guilt for not helping society, donating money to charity is one way to do it. Of course, nothing beats volunteering...
23 August 2018
Dining
Induction Cooktop 101 – Should Singaporeans Replace Their Traditional Kitchen Hob?
So, you’re doing up your very first kitchen design, and you’re already imagining yourself whipping up culinary delights like you’re Martha Stewart, the Barefoot Contessa and Nigella Lawson all rolled in...
23 August 2018
Healthcare
Health Supplements in Singapore – Who Needs Them & How Do You Budget for Them?
Singaporeans aren’t known to be particularly healthy, so it might surprise you to know that we spent $490 million on vitamins and other supplements last year, according to consumer research...
20 August 2018
Budgeting
National Day Rally 2018 – 4 New Housing & Healthcare Schemes Singaporeans Should Know
Is it just me or did this year’s National Day Rally feel like a rundown of recent movie blockbusters? “From the creators of SERS, HIP, Pioneer Generation and CHAS, we...
20 August 2018
Budgeting
Girl Ah, PAssion Member? The Complete Guide to Passion Card Benefits
I secretly love it when the Cold Storage cashier asks, “Girl, PAssion card member?” WHY, YES I AM! (Proceeds to fumble in wallet) The PAssion card may look unimpressive – okay, it’s borderline embarrassing –...
19 August 2018
Wedding
Wedding Bands in Singapore – Guide to Choosing Affordable Wedding Rings
If there’s one piece of jewellery you’ll be wearing for most of your adult life, it would be your wedding ring. For most men, it’s the only jewellery they would...
16 August 2018
Budgeting
Marina Square, Raffles City or Suntec City – Which Has The Cheapest Parking in City Hall?
Certain malls in Singapore function more as places for tired office workers to decompress after work than a fun location to spend your weekends. Take Marina Square, Raffles City and...
15 August 2018
Travel Insurance
Why Is Coverage of Pre-existing Conditions So Important for Travel Insurance?
This post was written in collaboration with MSIG 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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Wedding
Wedding Invitations in Singapore – 3 Money-Saving Hacks for Wedding Cards
Just when you’re eating cai png for the 5th day straight and think you couldn’t possibly spend any more money on your upcoming wedding… you suddenly remember that you still...
13 August 2018
Wedding
Wedding Dresses from $50 – 5 Online Shops for Super Affordable Wedding Gowns
As a bride-to-be who prides herself on being “pretty chill about everything”, even I find myself feeling anxious about having to make so many financial decisions in this 1 year...
8 August 2018
Budgeting
HDB Season Parking in Singapore – How Much Does It Cost & How to Renew?
So, you’ve bought a car and driven that bad boy back from the showroom or seller’s home. Now, all that’s left is to enjoy the wind in your hair as...
6 August 2018
Shopping
Guardian vs Watsons vs Unity Pharmacy Singapore Showdown – Which is Cheapest?
Hands up if it doesn’t matter to you which pharmacy in Singapore you buy your toiletries and personal care items from! (looks at a sea of hands) Yup, I bet...
6 August 2018
Shopping
City Plaza Singapore – 7 Non-Rabak Shops for Cheap Vintage Finds
Just a 5-minute walk away from Paya Lebar MRT is City Plaza – the supposed wholesale heaven with 5 floors of cheap clothes, electronics and knick-knacks. Rumour has it that this...
2 August 2018
Budgeting
News Flash: Grab Rewards Suck (& So Do These 5 Super Boliao Reward Schemes)
You must’ve heard about the recent Grab Rewards scandal. Car-hailing app Grab tried to do us dirty by sneakily changing their rewards scheme on the sly. TL;DR: Grab Rewards points are...
30 July 2018