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Family
4 Surprising Ways Good Parenting Can Lead to Bad Money Values
When I was in my teenage years, I used to argue with my parents whenever they opposed my plans of getting that (admittedly shitty) temp job, choosing an internship, backpacking...
13 October 2017
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Transportation
5 Good Reasons to Ditch Your Parking Coupons and Use the Parking.sg App
In case you haven’t heard, Singapore drivers can now pay for their parking coupons online using the Parking.sg mobile app.
10 October 2017
These 5 Inexpensive Products Will Definitely Improve Your Life
Shopping
These 5 Inexpensive Products Will Definitely Improve Your Life
Now, we’re pretty hesitant to call any purchase an investment. Contrary to what your shopaholic friend might think, a Chanel handbag is not an investment.
9 October 2017
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Education
6 Perks and Extra Services You Can Get From Tuition Centres in Singapore
Tuition is such big business in Singapore that it’s not enough for tutors and tuition centres to promise to help kids improve their grades.
9 October 2017
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Career
Graduating from Polytechnic or ITE? Here’s How You Can Kickstart Your Career
Ask young Singaporeans about their career aspirations and you might come across this answer pretty often: “I want a job that lets me pursue my passion, plus opportunities to climb...
6 October 2017
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Career
Negotiating Your Salary – 6 Mistakes Singaporeans Should Avoid
The biggest mistake you can make is to avoid negotiating your salary at all. Yes, I know we’ve been raised to be compliant little worker bees and show deference to authority....
5 October 2017
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Shopping
7 Retail Stores in Singapore Where You Can Do More Than Just Shop
Whenever I need to buy something—whether it’s a new laptop, a pair of shoes or a McDonald’s meal—I inevitably turn to the Internet. Now that you can buy virtually anything...
5 October 2017
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Life Insurance
What Singaporeans Should Know about Insurance Agents who Jump Ship for Money
Insurance agents are just one rung below telemarketers on the list of people Singaporeans avoid… until they actually need them.
3 October 2017
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Opinion
3 Powers President Halimah Yaacob has that Affect Singaporeans’ Finances
After the initial furore surrounding Halimah Yaacob being, err, elected as president, Singaporeans have predictably decided it wasn’t worth the fuss and gone back to their daily lives.
2 October 2017
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Transportation
Here’s How DBS’s New Car Marketplace Will Change the Way Singaporeans Buy Cars
Buying a car in Singapore is not easy. Some of us may not even know where to start, and the process can be complex and not very transparent. But that...
5 Shocking Lessons You’ll Learn During Your First 2 Years of Work
Career
5 Shocking Lessons You’ll Learn During Your First 2 Years of Work
It’s been almost 3 years since I graduated as a marketing major. Not counting my internships and the miscellaneous job hopping, I’ve been working for almost 2 years now. To...
25 September 2017
6 Amazing High End Restaurants in Singapore You Can Now Afford Because of These Discounts
Dining
6 Amazing High End Restaurants in Singapore You Can Now Afford Because of These Discounts
The dining scene in Singapore is certainly growing at a very healthy rate, if credit card spend is anything to go by. Dining spend in Singapore has surpassed retail expenditure...
21 September 2017
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Save Money on Their Kids’ Education
Education
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Save Money on Their Kids’ Education
Raising a kid in Singapore is expensive, but Singaporeans make it even more expensive than it has to be with their mania for education.
20 September 2017
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Invest
What are Cryptocurrencies and Why is Everyone Talking About Them?
This post was written in collaboration with IG. 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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Career
5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Resume Look More Impressive
Sending out your resume and begging someone to hire you is a bit like entering the Miss Singapore competition. Get ready to get ripped to shreds.
20 September 2017
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Education
5 Reasons Why Being a MindChamps Education Advisor Is Perfect If You’re Looking To Boost Your Income
With everything in Singapore getting more expensive even as we speak, the pressure to supplement one’s income is omnipresent. What’s more, now that job security is dead and everyone lives...
15 September 2017
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Budgeting
8 Reasons You are Overspending on Food Even Though You Cook at Home Every Day
Cooking at home is one of the most obvious ways to save money and stay healthy, other than limiting yourself to only the yong tau foo stall at the hawker centre.
15 September 2017
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Fitness & Beauty
3 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Singapore & Save Money at the Same Time
Waif-like Singaporeans often feel like they don’t have to worry about their health. After all, we’re nowhere near as fat as people in… certain other developed countries. But it turns...
14 September 2017
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Credit Cards
Is Unlimited Cashback Overrated? Consider This Credit Card Instead
Cashback credit cards are the preferred type of credit card for Singaporeans. This shouldn’t be a surprise – everyone loves earning money by… spending money. In fact, 71% of people...
13 September 2017
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Property
HDB 3Gen Flats – 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying One
In a world where land space is precious and houses are becoming increasingly smaller, we Singaporeans are always struggling to find ways to afford bigger housing. With executive apartments an almost...
12 September 2017
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Opinion
Cashless Payments in Singapore – 7 Reasons Why Merchants Should Get Onboard
There’s been a lot of talk about how the government hopes to transform Singapore into a cashless society. And I can’t say I’m complaining, because every cent paid in cash...
11 September 2017
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Career
Why It’s Meaningless to Ask How Much a Freelancer Earns
Every so often, somebody asks me how much I earn each month as a freelancer. Other than the fact that that isn’t the most polite of questions, I struggle to...
11 September 2017
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Transportation
Here’s Why Your Grab Rides Are About To Get a Whole Lot Sweeter
Just a few years back, the idea of an on-demand ride-hailing transport provider such as Grab seemed like a novel idea. But today, booking a car or taxi through the...
cashless singapore credit card
Opinion
Singapore as a Cashless Society: Why We Should Be Looking Forward To It
In this year’s National Day message, PM Lee pushed for Singapore to become a cashless society, in line with the government’s Smart Nation ambitions.
8 September 2017
UOB One Card Singapore
Credit Cards
Why The UOB One Card Is Still Singapore’s Most Generous Rebate Card
In the realm of credit cards that offer cash rebates as an incentive, few cards have stood the test of the time as well as the UOB One Credit Card...