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4 Reasons Singapore Should Embrace the Gig Economy

Every time you read about the gig economy in the local news, you get the feeling that freelancers and gig workers are descending upon Singapore in a swarm, leaving destruction…

4 Ways to Protect Yourself From Losing Money When You Pay for Packages

There are few things worse than spending your hard-earned money on a big renovation package in anticipation of your dream home, and then realising you got cheated because the contractors…

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…

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.

Ignoring This One Point About a Cashless Society Could Have a Huge Impact on Singaporeans’ Finances

Now that the government has been clear that they’re aiming to turn Singapore into a cashless society in their relentless drive to become a Smart Nation, Singaporeans had better start…

Here’s Why Location Won’t Matter As Much in The Future When Buying a Home in Singapore

Location, location, location. It’s no secret that Singaporeans prioritise convenience, especially when choosing the location of our home. I remember how I’d used to stare at HDB’s sales launch site for…

5 Reasons You Should Write a Will Even If You’re Not Old

You may have to wait till you’re 35 till you can buy an HDB flat as a single, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait to write a will.

Amazon in Singapore: Why Is It Such a Big Deal

Amazon‘s Prime Now service launched a few weeks ago in Singapore, and they had a rough start. Their delivery services were falling behind, and initially excited Singaporeans were now furious at what seemed…

6 Personal Finance Myths Singaporeans Still Believe

When it comes to finance issues, we get wisdom from our parents, friends, lecturers, siblings, and our own experiences… But are they always accurate and trustworthy? It’s tough enough having…