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Here’s Why Getting a Data Roaming Plan for Your Travels Might be a Smarter Choice
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless ...
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25 Insanely Cheap Lifestyle Goods You Can Buy at Tian Ma Group
One man’s “cheap” is another man’s “overpriced”, as the proverb goes (sort of). That said, I’ve discovered ...
21 May 2018
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Cheap Beer in Singapore – A Guide on Alcohol Delivery, Happy Hours and More
Anybody who disputes those reports about Singapore being the most expensive city in the world (“got hawker ...
16 May 2018
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Scuba Diving Singapore – How Singaporeans Can Go Diving on a Budget
I have a complicated relationship with scuba diving. On the one hand, I love the feeling of drifting through ...
11 May 2018
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Exchanging Foreign Currency in Singapore? Here’s a Way to Decide Which Money Changer to Visit
Before you head overseas for your end-of-year vacation, you’ll need money. And of course, you’ll head to ...
11 May 2018
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Is It Smart To Pay Full Price Upfront For Your Mobile Phone? Here Are Some Ways to Avoid It
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless ...
3 Fun Family Activities That Will Teach Your Kids to Save Money
3 Fun Family Activities That Will Teach Your Kids to Save Money
No matter how much you nag about the importance of saving money, your kids are going to learn a lot more ...
17 April 2018
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GST Voucher, Housing Grants and More – A Summary of Government Initiatives to Help Singaporean Households
Budget 2018 may have come and gone, but with it came a few new measures aimed at helping lower- and middle-income ...
11 April 2018
SkillsFuture Singapore – Complete Guide to What It Is and How to Use It
SkillsFuture Singapore – Complete Guide to What It Is and How to Use It
We are constantly being fed the message that it’s our responsibility to upgrade our skills and make sure ...
9 April 2018
3 Things You Can Do to Prepare For Retirement Today
3 Things You Can Do to Prepare For Retirement Today
The last time you looked in the mirror, you didn’t feel that wrinkly. Thank those Asian genes. But that ...
19 March 2018
7 Good Habits That Will Save Your Money and Health
7 Good Habits That Will Save Your Money and Health
Health is wealth, quite literally when you consider the cost of private healthcare in Singapore. The government’s ...
18 March 2018
These 5 Gifts Can Teach Your Kids Important Lessons About Managing Their Money
These 5 Gifts Can Teach Your Kids Important Lessons About Managing Their Money
As kids, we all had that experience of praying for that Furby / PlayStation / Barbie doll and instead receiving ...
14 March 2018
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Are You Busting Your Budget Every Month? Here are 4 Tips That Will Help You Stick to It
Maintaining a monthly budget can a very helpful step that puts you on the road to financial health. That ...
14 March 2018
Here’s How Your Family Can Save BIG On Your Mobile Phone Plans and More
Here’s How Your Family Can Save BIG On Your Mobile Phone Plans and More
It’s no surprise that the cost of living is rising. Families may be forking out quite a lot for their entertainment ...
4 Things You Must Do When You’re Struggling to Pay Down Debt
4 Things You Must Do When You’re Struggling to Pay Down Debt
It’s all too easy to borrow money, but paying it back can be painful. You’ve already got enough to worry ...
6 March 2018
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Budget 2018: 8 Things That Singaporeans Will Either Save or Spend More On
Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat’s Budget 2018 speech yesterday was a 120-minute oratorical epic which touched ...
20 February 2018
Budgeting For Retirement? Here are 6 Ways Your Spending Habits Will Change When You Retire
Budgeting For Retirement? Here are 6 Ways Your Spending Habits Will Change When You Retire
How much money do you need to retire? Estimates vary wildly. The Straits Times says you need $1 million. ...
1 February 2018
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Here’s Why We Need to Prepare For Retirement Differently
Talking about retirement planning in Singapore is definitely tricky, especially for those in their 20s, ...
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5 Ways You Can Live a Minimalist Lifestyle and Save Money at the Same Time
Minimalism is a lifestyle that promises to help us escape clutter, live simply and inexpensively, and look ...
28 January 2018
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4 Tips for Maintaining a Long-Distance Relationship Without Going Broke
If you thought dating was tough with one half of the couple stuck on Tekong during BMT, wait till you get ...
24 January 2018
3 Things You Should Know About Your CPF When Planning Your 2018 Finances
3 Things You Should Know About Your CPF When Planning Your 2018 Finances
When the New Year arrives and you’re making a list of resolutions to take steps towards your financial ...
23 January 2018
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5 More Things You Should Do in 2018 to Improve Your Finances
Was “save more money” on your to-do list in 2017? If so, it’s probably still going to be there in 2018. ...
10 January 2018
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5 Tips for Enjoying Your Christmas Eve and NYE Celebrations Without Going Broke
Christmas is a time to celebrate the people in your life, eat, drink and be merry, blah blah blah. If only ...
21 December 2017
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5 Good Reasons to Ditch Your Parking Coupons and Use the Parking.sg App
In case you haven’t heard, Singapore drivers can now pay for their parking coupons online using the Parking.sg ...
10 October 2017
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8 Reasons You are Overspending on Food Even Though You Cook at Home Every Day
Cooking at home is one of the most obvious ways to save money and stay healthy, other than limiting yourself ...
15 September 2017