Budgeting

Spoiler alert: Christmas log cakes aren’t cheap, especially if you buy the really nice, glossy ones from ...

Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ...

It wasn’t long ago that blazing fast 1Gbps fibre broadband plans seemed like a luxury plan reserved for ...

Does it feel like you’ve got golden handcuffs on when it comes to your corporate job? Or are you already ...

So, you’re all set to embark on your long-awaited trip. Flights and accommodation—booked. Travel itinerary—planned. ...

Buying a HDB flat is a rite of passage for many first-time homeowners in Singapore. Whether it’s a HDB ...

Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall-below fees on their savings accounts ...

When you think “retirement”, do you imagine travelling the world or cruising on your own yacht? Sorry, ...

Need money for your flat or condo downpayment? Perhaps you have big renovation plans or you’ve had a bit ...

Just short (and cheap) ferry rides away, both Bintan and Batam are top resort destinations among Singaporeans. ...

Everybody knows what an interest rate is—it’s effectively a percentage of an amount over a year. If your ...

Home isn’t just where the heart is. In Singapore, home is also where the money is. Many people pour all ...

Good news, folks—in addition to the $500 in CDC (Community Development Council) vouchers we received in ...

Although the SOP for buying an HDB BTO flat has been well-documented, buying a flat via HDB’s Sale of Balance ...

In Singapore, retirement is always something we crave. While not all of us will be FIRE fanatics, we do ...

Is the recent sweltering weather inspiring you to get a new air conditioner? Upgrade your fan? Invest in ...

Did you know Singapore is a “blue zone“? The term was coined by Dan Buettner, an American National Geographic ...

Welcome to the most expensive city in the world. According to the Worldwide Cost of Living survey by the ...

Need a personal loan but not sure which one to choose? Well, to make things more confusing, Maybank offers ...

Thinking about a home renovation to spruce up your HDB flat or maybe a short loan to tide you over until ...

Perhaps you’ve got a wedding coming up, or a hospital bill to pay off. Or you could be planning to further ...

OK, confession time. Even though I know that Inflation is Very Bad and I should do all I can to stay ahead ...

In conventional Singaporean fashion, every couple looking to settle has to plan years ahead with a BTO ...

In Singapore, Muslims give out duit raya (Raya money, green packets) during Syawal, the month after Ramadan. ...

Imagine if Pony Express—one of the most famous couriers in history—delivered your items with a horse rider. ...