
Travel
4 Easy Ways To “Earn” Money While On Holiday
Okay, okay. I know the whole point of a vacation is to be spectacularly unproductive, and making money isn’t exactly a priority. Most of us use our paid annual leaves to go on vacay...
21 November 2018

This Versus That
Xiaomi Singapore Price Guide – Top Xiaomi Products vs The “Original” Brands
I don’t like to support fake stuff, but Xiaomi is impossible to resist. The Chinese brand has literally mastered the art of copying the most popular (and expensive) gadgets of the tech...
16 November 2018

Shopping
Tokyu Hands Singapore – 17 Best Gift Ideas & Where to Find Cheaper Alternatives
Tokyu Hands is like a really expensive Daiso. Think weird, cool or just plain kawaii Japanese gadgets, only, well, a lot more than $2 each. But it’s definitely a fun place...
16 November 2018

Shopping
RateX Singapore – Online Shopping With “Auto” Promo Codes?
In this day and age, all “shopping” is by default “online shopping” – which is why RateX is such a godsend. If you’re wondering what it is, the ‘x’ in its...
15 November 2018

Transportation
Grab Drivers: Should You Consider GoJek, Ryde and Taxi Companies Instead?
The private car hire scene has been booming in the recent years, and many locals have taken to driving for income. Depending on how many hours you clock, you can...
14 November 2018

Shopping
How to Claim Tax Refunds on Shopping in Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia
If there is an outlet mall at just about any popular tourist destination overseas, chances are you will find Singaporean tourists there. Shopping overseas is one of Singaporeans’ favourite hobbies....
14 November 2018

Transportation
What is GrabHitch & How Does It Work?
Thanks to Grab and Uber (no longer available), we are no stranger to private car ride-hailing apps. But some people may still be confused about the difference between carpooling GrabHitch...
14 November 2018

Shopping
10 Completely Useless Items People Should Stop Buying
If you’re going to spend all your hard-earned cash on something, at least make sure it’s not completely useless. Don’t get suckered by clever marketing and surrender all your money for...
14 November 2018

Budgeting
Where to Get Free Wifi in Singapore – Guide to Free Internet Spots
So you watched a few episodes of your Korean drama on the MRT and now you’ve gone over your data limit again. Or maybe you’re a tourist from out of...
13 November 2018

Family
9 Baby and Toddler Activities and Enrichment Classes in Singapore
Kiasu Singaporean parents are notorious for overtaxing their kids with all manner of enrichment classes. Some even send kids as young as 3 for tuition! Clearly, it’s never too early...
13 November 2018

Shopping
Making Sense of Dash, DBS PayLah, GrabPay, Liquid Pay, AliPay, FavePay & Other Cashless Payments
As Singapore continues to try to turn itself into a cashless society, Singaporeans grapple with the problem of having too many choices. Unlike people in China who mostly use only...
13 November 2018

Budgeting
Bankruptcy in Singapore – What are the Consequences?
As of September 2018, there are almost 17,000 undischarged bankrupts in Singapore. The good news is that the number of bankruptcy cases has dropped by more than 20 percent since...
13 November 2018

Budgeting
Google Wifi Singapore Guide – How Much & How Useful?
Since it was introduced late last year, there’s been quite a bit of hoo-ha regarding Google Wifi in Singapore. First things first, let it be known that I take my wifi quite...
12 November 2018

Home Loans
What Are Bank Home Loan Rates Based On And How Do You Decide What Is Best?
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. 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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Family
Tokyo Disneyland & Disney Sea Guide – Ticket Prices, Hotels & Money-Saving Tips
Whether Disney fan or otherwise, visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea (its sister theme park) is just one of those things that constantly tops Singaporeans’ travel bucket lists. But...
9 November 2018

Travel
Car Rental Hokkaido – 7 Things to Know Before Your Hokkaido Self-Drive Trip
Family-friendly and just the right amount of outdoorsy, it’s totally easy to see why Hokkaido is one of Singaporeans’ most beloved holiday destinations. And now that budget airlines Scoot and...
8 November 2018

Travel
7 Best Things to Do in Batam That Are Super Affordable
Going on holiday is Singaporeans’ favourite past-time, and sometimes it can seem like the further and more exotic the destination, the better. Except that your wallet will be squealing in...
5 November 2018

Property
Property Agents in Singapore – What Can They Do for You?
It’s getting easier to figure out how to buy, sell, or rent property in Singapore as there’s plenty of information available online plus property portals for you to browse listings....
5 November 2018

Entertainment
7 Weird Things That are Illegal and Can Get You Fined in Singapore
Everyone’s seen those “Singapore is a Fine City” T-shirts. Worst of all, Singaporeans don’t think it’s insulting — they just think it’s amusing but true.
2 November 2018

Budgeting
Cost of Living in Singapore Going Up – 5 Things That Will Get More Expensive in 2019
“Singapore so expensive!” and “Wah lao, [insert hawker dish here] price went up again!” are common refrains at the HDB void deck and on forums. Judging by the recent spate...
1 November 2018

Budgeting
5 Tips to Save Energy and Lower Your Electricity Bills with Geneco
This post was written in collaboration with Geneco. 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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Shopping
Best Refrigerators in Singapore – Which Fridge Should You Choose?
Refrigerators are pricey, but a must-have in every modern kitchen. A basic top-mount fridge costs at least $500, while larger ones with more features can cost up to more than...
31 October 2018

Dining
9 Sentosa Restaurants Where You Can Eat Cheap For Less Than $10
Sentosa’s original name was Pulau Belakang Mati, which translates to “the Island of Death from Behind”. It’s pretty appropriate, since after a trip to Sentosa it does feel like somebody stabbed you...
24 October 2018

Opinion
10 Freakishly Relatable Financial Nightmares & Horror Stories Every Singaporean Would Know
Horror doesn’t always come in the form of bloodied zombies and screeching banshees. In fact, there are a lot of things that may make me shit my pants. And they often involve...
23 October 2018

Budgeting
Singtel, Starhub & M1 iPhone XR Price – How Much Cheaper Can the iPhone XR Get?
Hi folks, it’s me again. Back to talk about the prices of the upcoming iPhone XR, a hot button issue that is close to all of our hearts. For those...
22 October 2018