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Yoga in Singapore: 18 Best Yoga Studios and Their Prices, Free Yoga Classes, And More (2024)
Yoga in Singapore: 18 Best Yoga Studios and Their Prices, Free Yoga Classes, And More (2024)
Want to do yoga, but don’t know where to start? You’re hardly alone. Even though yoga has become very mainstream ...
28 February 2024
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CPF Guide Singapore: CPF Contribution Rates, Ceilings, Retirement Sum and More (2024)
Higher CPF retirement sum ceiling, Special Account to close for those aged 55 and above, Retirement Savings ...
27 February 2024
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Compare 8 Best Electricity Price Plans: Open Electricity Market (2024)
Have you ever had parents nagging at you whenever you forgot to switch off the bathroom or toilet light ...
1 February 2024
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Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore 2024—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ...
31 January 2024
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Chinese New Year Goodies & Snacks 2024 Price Guide: Pineapple Tarts, Kueh Lapis, Love Letters & More
Chinese New Year (CNY) is when we tell ourselves that it’s ok to eat more and indulge because those extra ...
24 January 2024
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CNY Reunion Dinner 2024—12 Chinese Restaurant Set Meals Under $60++/pax
We feel it too—that impending anxiety of what’s to come at a Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner. Relatives ...
22 January 2024
Li Chun 2024: The Most Auspicious Date and Time to Deposit Money This Chinese New Year 2024
Li Chun 2024: The Most Auspicious Date and Time to Deposit Money This Chinese New Year 2024
You might not know it by name, but perhaps you’ve noticed snaking queues at cash deposit machines on a ...
19 January 2024
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CNY Ang Bao Guide in Singapore (2024): Ang Bao Rates, Where to Get Notes, And More
The Year of the Dragon is almost upon us. Huat ah! While the dragon is typically associated with prosperity ...
17 January 2024
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
So, you’ve heard about the GST Voucher, and you’re thinking, “Sweet! Some extra cash could do wonders.” ...
4 January 2024
Singaporean Households to Receive $500 CDC Vouchers in 2024: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Singaporean Households to Receive $500 CDC Vouchers in 2024: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Good news, the beloved CDC vouchers tradition is carrying into 2024. All households will receive a total ...
4 January 2024
HDB Downpayment Guide: How Much Do You Need for BTO, Resale & EC?
HDB Downpayment Guide: How Much Do You Need for BTO, Resale & EC?
Balloting for a BTO flat is the first port of call for many first-time homeowners in Singapore.  That said, ...
22 December 2023
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Cheap Guide to Johor Bahru: Where to Go and Best Things to Do in JB (2023)
Judging by how many people read and shared an earlier article on how to get to JB by train, I’m guessing ...
14 December 2023
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Mattress Shopping in Singapore: The Complete Guide for First-Time Buyers
Most people don’t give much thought to the costs involved in buying a mattress in Singapore. After all, ...
14 November 2023
Singapore Transport Fares to Rise By Up To 11 Cents—8 Tips to Save Money on Bus & MRT Fares
Singapore Transport Fares to Rise By Up To 11 Cents—8 Tips to Save Money on Bus & MRT Fares
Public transport fares in Singapore have gone up by 7%, and for obvious reasons, nobody is pleased. Each ...
20 September 2023
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Best Fibre Broadband Singapore 2023: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs Others
It used to be that unless you were a hardcore gamer, there was no reason to get a fibre broadband plan. ...
14 September 2023
Best Money Changers in Singapore—10 Places to Go for Good Exchange Rates
Best Money Changers in Singapore—10 Places to Go for Good Exchange Rates
Singaporeans’ favourite hobby is escaping Singapore on overseas holidays. Fleeing the country is as simple ...
26 July 2023
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HDB Sale of Balance Flats: Guide to SBF & Open Booking (2023)
Although the SOP for buying an HDB BTO flat has been well-documented, buying a flat via HDB’s Sale of Balance ...
19 July 2023
5 Reasons to Get A Nespresso Subscription — With A Nespresso Machine for $1
5 Reasons to Get A Nespresso Subscription — With A Nespresso Machine for $1
This post was written in collaboration with Nespresso. While we are financially compensated by them, we ...
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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV is Now Made in Singapore: Here’s How Much You Can Save
As car owners, it can be hard to reduce our carbon footprint — but not anymore. Electric vehicles (EVs) ...
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How Much Duit Raya (“Raya Money”) Do People Give?—Singapore Duit Raya Guide 2023
In Singapore, Muslims give out duit raya (Raya money, green packets) during Syawal, the month after Ramadan. ...
19 April 2023
10 Best Courier Services in Singapore (2023)—Cheapest Fees, Fastest Deliveries
10 Best Courier Services in Singapore (2023)—Cheapest Fees, Fastest Deliveries
Whether you’re a power Carouseller or running a fledgling e-commerce business, finding the right delivery ...
14 April 2023
We Asked AI for Personal Finance Tips. Here’s What Happened.
We Asked AI for Personal Finance Tips. Here’s What Happened.
What do the Pope, Jay-Z and Putin have in common? They were all, within the past month or so, deep faked ...
6 April 2023
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The Ultimate Guide to Income Tax For Expats Working in Singapore
According to the Economic Intelligence Unit, Singapore is the most expensive city to live in in the world. ...
29 March 2023
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10 Ways to Reduce Your Personal Income Tax in Singapore for YA 2024
After the season of love in February comes a season of dread in March—yup, it’s tax season. While there’s ...
21 March 2023
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Best Travel Deals (Mar 2023): Flights, Hotels And More 
You’ve probably heard by now that Cathay Pacific is giving away 12,500 free round-trip tickets to Hong ...
28 February 2023