bubble tea
Dining
Bubble Tea in Singapore: KOI vs LiHo vs Gong Cha vs TaiGai & More
Congratulations Singapore, it’s been almost 2 decades and we’re still obsessed with bubble tea. Also called “boba tea”, the food fad made a comeback in the early 2000s and never...
17 September 2018
holland village bars
Entertainment
Holland Village Bars Guide – $8 Beers, Booze Buffets & More
As it is, it’s not easy to find cheap drinks in Singapore. What more at the fancy Holland Village, right? Wrong. The hip Bohemian enclave is one of the most popular...
13 September 2018
Floods in Singapore protect your savings
Car Insurance
Floods in Singapore – Does Your Car or Home Insurance Cover Flood Damage?
The rainy season is upon us soon. In Singapore, you can expect frequent thunderstorms and rain showers between November and January. Although Singaporeans are no stranger to heavy rainfall, we are often...
12 September 2018
Singapore car prices
Car Insurance
Singapore Car Prices – Breakdown of Car Costs & How to Save Money
Owning a car in Singapore is an expensive affair, largely thanks to high COE prices. For comparison’s sake, a brand new Volkswagen Gold TrendLine 1.4 costs $114,000 in Singapore, $30,000 in...
11 September 2018
furnishing renovation furnish budget Singapore
Budgeting
7 Ways to Score Cheap Furniture & Decorate Your Home on a Budget in Singapore
Singaporeans take decorating their love nests very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that people are spending more and more on costly renovation packages which promise to turn their HDB flats...
11 September 2018
used car second hand car singapore
Car Insurance
Used Cars in Singapore – A Complete Guide to Buying Your First Second-hand Car
Buying a used car is common in Singapore where car ownership is expensive. Sure, your second-hand car won’t have that new-car smell and it isn’t as prestigious. But it is more...
11 September 2018
proximity housing grant
Property
Proximity Housing Grant – Is This The Game Changer For Resale Flats in Singapore?
Like every other Singaporean, I love a good kaobei session, and Budget 2018 GST hike announcements sure provide plenty of fodder for cathartic complaining. But when all is said and...
10 September 2018
fridge repair singapore 2018
Budgeting
Fridge Repair Singapore – Where to Get Your Refrigerator Repaired for Cheap
We hate to remind you, but you probably shouldn’t wait till your fridge is gasping its last breaths before you start hunting down your refrigerator repair options. Unlike any other...
10 September 2018
handyman services singapore 2018
Budgeting
Handyman Services in Singapore – Where to Find Them & How Much They Charge
Homes require a fair bit of loving attention and care. Don’t think that once the renovations are done, you’re in the clear. As you live in your home, all sorts...
6 September 2018
job singapore foreigner malaysian 2018
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
tada
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
driver jobs singapore 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
washing machine singapore 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
OCBC Securities stock trading
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
UOB Kay Hian (UTRADE)
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
job search websites apps singapore 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
jobs with high turnover rate singapore cbd
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
pap smear singapore 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
cord blood banking singapore 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
lighting singapore 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
charity singapore 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
induction cooktop singapore
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
health supplements singapore 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
national day rally 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
passion card
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