Investing can get boring. For years, I did everything by the book: Dollar-cost average into low-cost ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and set-and-forget Buy safe blue-chip stocks that offer decent dividends and,...

Should women have opportunities to work? That seems like an unnecessary question. It’s 2024, for Pete’s sake. Women have been in the workforce since the 19th century, with the 20th...

If you’ve ever tried selling your HDB flat, you know it can be a complex process. Often, you’re facing a mountain of paperwork while hunting down for a reliable property...

The acronym “HDB” can deliver a range of emotions for any Singaporean looking to get their hands on the local housing ladder. That’s because the process to get one is...

Feeding one extra mouth at home is one thing, but travelling with another little human is a whole different ball game. From missed flights to lost belongings, a lot can...

If you’re reading this, chances are you missed out on securing tickets to A-Mei’s highly anticipated ASMeiR MAX 2024 World Tour in Singapore. The first show on 27 July 2024...

For many of us, buying a home might be the biggest purchase of our lives. Ideally, we want to get it right. I’m not just talking about choosing the right...

Back when I started freelancing full-time in 2014, the only friends who were free to meet up with me at midnight were home tutors. Now, it seems like half of...

Travel addicts and wanderlusting young ‘uns, listen up. If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a world-renowned travel spot but baulked at the price tag, you’re not alone. We’ve all been...

Whenever you go to your local bank in Singapore, you may notice words such as “Premier” or “Treasures” attached to the end of the bank. They’re not there just to...

Perhaps that enticing welcome gift promotion from a major bank doesn’t excite you anymore, and your annual fee waiver negotiation rituals won’t budge. Maybe those discretionary purchases spiked up because...

I have naturally curly hair, which is pretty unusual for a Singaporean Chinese. My thick, curly ‘fro often shocks and astonishes people, who most often ask me at least 1...

The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) is a very expensive piece of paper that you must have to own a car in Singapore. It regulates vehicle ownership in our land-scarce country....

If you shop on Shopee, there’s a high chance that you’ve shared a great product with your friends at some point. And guess what? You could have earned money from...

Have you been scammed before? If it’s a resounding yes, then shame is the dominant feeling you’ve felt immediately. “Why didn’t I see that coming?” You sighed. But what if...

As a typical cheapo sinkie, I must confess to buying FWD travel insurance purely because it’s one of the most affordable travel insurance providers in Singapore. Ask a bunch of random...

Is the recent sweltering weather inspiring you to get a new air conditioner? Upgrade your fan? Invest in a bigger fridge? Good news. Thanks to an enhanced government programme, you...

Picture this: You’re sipping a complimentary glass of champagne as you step into a luxurious suite with breathtaking views of an iconic city skyline. The concierge greets you by name,...

Let’s face it, Singapore isn’t exactly known for being cheap. With GST sitting at 9% and the cost of groceries, transport, and housing constantly rising, we need to be more...

When it comes to natural disasters, Singapore is a sheltered island. How sheltered? Based on data from 2023, we have the 4th lowest disaster risk in the world. So on...

Travelling is a favourite Singaporean pastime. A national sport, if you will. But while we all love travel and wanderlust, most of us don’t give much thought to buying travel insurance....

Many of my core memories with my mother take place over good food. They say mum’s cooking is the best cooking, but for my mother, no cooking is the best...

We’re about to pronounce a time of death on Asia’s first numberless physical card—the GrabPay Card. It will officially be discontinued on 1 June 2024. A numberless card functions just...

Children are expensive little critters. Once they acquire the ability to speak, they start demanding that you buy them Nintendo Switches and iPhones. As a parent, you need all the...

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) just clawed back S$60 million from private property buyers. The reason? Tax avoidance. Some 166 property buyers made use of the 99-1 loophole to reduce the Additional...