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How Much Should You Spend on Insurance in Singapore?
Would you carry 5 umbrellas everywhere you go? I’m guessing your answer is no, and not because umbrellas ...
5 days ago
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Compare 7 Best Electricity Price Plans: Open Electricity Market (2025)
If I had a dollar every time my parents screamed at me back in the day for leaving a light on, I’d be able ...
28 January 2025
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Chinese New Year Goodies & Snacks 2025 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 ...
17 January 2025
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CNY Reunion Dinner 2025—12 Chinese Restaurant Set Meals Under $70++/pax
For some, Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner is your chance to catch up with your extended family and ...
16 January 2025
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CPF Guide Singapore: CPF Contribution Rates, Ceilings, Retirement Sum and More (2025)
Higher CPF monthly salary ceiling, Special Account closure for those aged 55 and above, raised Enhanced ...
15 January 2025
Li Chun 2025: The Most Auspicious Date and Time to Deposit Money This Chinese New Year 2025
Li Chun 2025: The Most Auspicious Date and Time to Deposit Money This Chinese New Year 2025
You might not know it by name, but perhaps you’ve noticed snaking (get it? It’s the Year of the Snake!) ...
10 January 2025
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CNY Ang Bao Guide in Singapore (2025): Ang Bao Rates, Where to Get Notes, And More
The Year of the Snake is almost upon us. Ready to rattle and roll? If you’re married and need to give ang ...
9 January 2025
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10 Best Christmas Log Cake Promotions in Singapore (2024)—Starting From $25, Up to 30% Off
Spoiler alert: Christmas log cakes aren’t cheap, especially if you buy the really nice, glossy ones from ...
18 December 2024
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Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (Dec 2024)—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ...
9 December 2024
Best Fibre Broadband Singapore 2024: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs Others
Best Fibre Broadband Singapore 2024: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs Others
It wasn’t long ago that blazing fast 1Gbps fibre broadband plans seemed like a luxury plan reserved for ...
9 December 2024
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CPF Retirement Account: What Are the Different Retirement Sums in Singapore?
Does it feel like you’ve got golden handcuffs on when it comes to your corporate job? Or are you already ...
24 October 2024
The Ultimate Guide to 24-Hour Money Changers in Singapore
The Ultimate Guide to 24-Hour Money Changers in Singapore
So, you’re all set to embark on your long-awaited trip. Flights and accommodation—booked. Travel itinerary—planned. ...
18 October 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?
Buying a HDB flat is a rite of passage for many first-time homeowners in Singapore. Whether it’s a HDB ...
18 October 2024
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12 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance (2024)
Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall-below fees on their savings accounts ...
3 October 2024
Retirement Planning in Singapore: A Starter Guide for Confused Millennials and Gen Zs
Retirement Planning in Singapore: A Starter Guide for Confused Millennials and Gen Zs
When you think “retirement”, do you imagine travelling the world or cruising on your own yacht? Sorry, ...
27 September 2024
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Standard Chartered Personal Loan Review 2024: Should You Take the SCB CashOne Personal Loan?
Need money for your flat or condo downpayment? Perhaps you have big renovation plans or you’ve had a bit ...
23 September 2024
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Bintan and Batam Ferry Prices—Which is the Cheapest Ferry? (2024)
Just short (and cheap) ferry rides away, both Bintan and Batam are top resort destinations among Singaporeans. ...
18 July 2024
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Effective Interest Rate (EIR)—What Does it Mean and How do You Calculate it?
Everybody knows what an interest rate is—it’s effectively a percentage of an amount over a year. If your ...
17 July 2024
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2 Essential Things to Consider When Buying an Old HDB Resale Flat
Home isn’t just where the heart is. In Singapore, home is also where the money is. Many people pour all ...
27 June 2024
Singaporean Households to Receive Additional $300 CDC Vouchers in Jun 2024: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Singaporean Households to Receive Additional $300 CDC Vouchers in Jun 2024: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Good news, folks—in addition to the $500 in CDC (Community Development Council) vouchers we received in ...
26 June 2024
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HDB Sale of Balance Flats: Guide to SBF & Open Booking (2024)
Although the SOP for buying an HDB BTO flat has been well-documented, buying a flat via HDB’s Sale of Balance ...
24 June 2024
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Here’s Everything You Should Know About the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Account
In Singapore, retirement is always something we crave. While not all of us will be FIRE fanatics, we do ...
14 June 2024
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Climate Vouchers 2024: How to Claim Your $300 & What to Buy With Them
Is the recent sweltering weather inspiring you to get a new air conditioner? Upgrade your fan? Invest in ...
17 May 2024
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CPF LIFE: The Complete Guide to Payouts, Plans & Minimum Sums in 2024
Did you know Singapore is a “blue zone“? The term was coined by Dan Buettner, an American National Geographic ...
6 May 2024
Is Singapore Too Expensive to Live In?—Singapore’s Cost of Living 2024
Is Singapore Too Expensive to Live In?—Singapore’s Cost of Living 2024
Welcome to the most expensive city in the world. According to the Worldwide Cost of Living survey by the ...
3 May 2024