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3 Services That Could be Uberised in Singapore
Singaporeans are always complaining about having insufficient money, insufficient time, or both. That’s ...
31 October 2016
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3 Real Reasons Singaporeans Want to Get a Flat Before Having a Kid
So if you’ve been following the local news or at least have a Facebook account, you’d have read about Josephine ...
19 October 2016
Here’s Why Having Sufficient Post-Hospitalisation Coverage Is Important
Here’s Why Having Sufficient Post-Hospitalisation Coverage Is Important
No one wants to get sick. No matter how much the hospitalisation fees and charges are subsidised, no matter ...
17 October 2016
Should You Recontract With Your Telco if You Want to Upgrade Your Smartphone to the New iPhone 7?
Should You Recontract With Your Telco if You Want to Upgrade Your Smartphone to the New iPhone 7?
So, the iPhone 7 is out, and predictably enough, Singaporeans have gone nuts, screaming bloody murder when ...
14 October 2016
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Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Rejoice About the Scoot-Tigerair Integration
Is the end of Brangelina still a thing? It’s been almost a month since we received news that Angelina Jolie ...
11 October 2016
What University Grads Must Understand About Building a Career in This Crappy Economy
What University Grads Must Understand About Building a Career in This Crappy Economy
To all the fresh faced university students who’ll be graduating next year, we’ve got bad news. Finding ...
5 October 2016
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These Dining Privileges Will Change The Way You Dine, and You Don’t Even Have to Pay For Them
In a city like Singapore, you’re never too far away from good food. No, let me rephrase that – It’s almost ...
28 September 2016
5 Ways Fashionistas Go Broke in Singapore
5 Ways Fashionistas Go Broke in Singapore
Remember the days when ah bengs used to wear bell bottomed jeans and carry JPG wallets? Well, Singapore ...
8 September 2016
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A Master’s Degree is Only Worth Your Money if it Satisfies These 3 Criteria
Despite the rigorous education system Singaporeans are put through, it’s fairly rare for people here to ...
6 September 2016
Will More Expensive Gym Memberships Go Extinct in Singapore?
Will More Expensive Gym Memberships Go Extinct in Singapore?
Once upon a time, scantily clad California Fitness members running on the treadmills overlooking Orchard ...
12 August 2016
5 Ways Opportunistic Businesses in Singapore Can Use Pokémon Go to Make Money
5 Ways Opportunistic Businesses in Singapore Can Use Pokémon Go to Make Money
So, it’s finally happened—Pokémon Go has hit Singapore. Life as you know it will never be the same again ...
10 August 2016
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6 Tips for Not Getting Cheated by Your Renovation Firm
It’s incredible that in a country that prides itself on its strict laws and lack of corruption, certain ...
27 July 2016
Why It’s Such a Bad Idea to Sign Up For Long Term Gym Memberships and Spa Packages in Singapore
Why It’s Such a Bad Idea to Sign Up For Long Term Gym Memberships and Spa Packages in Singapore
The first time I ever stepped into a big, fancy gym chain was when I was 19, about oh a zillion years ago. ...
25 July 2016
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The Brexit Vote, and How Singapore Will Be Affected
For many of us in Singapore, when we think of Britain, we’re probably thinking of how the England, Wales ...
24 June 2016
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5 Steps Singaporeans at Any Age Can Take to Plan For Retirement
I’ve been dreaming of retirement ever since I started working… that’s how traumatic my first job was. So ...
15 June 2016
5 Alternatives to a 5-Star Hotel Staycation in Singapore
5 Alternatives to a 5-Star Hotel Staycation in Singapore
Singaporeans have this curious habit of going on staycations—in other words, paying hundreds of dollars ...
10 June 2016
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3 Main Reasons Why Your Budget Airline Ticket Is So Cheap – Should You Worry?
Going “budget” doesn’t always have to mean going “cheap”. Sometimes it’s really a matter of getting the ...
7 June 2016
What are the Top 10 Trending Asian Travel Destinations Amongst Singaporeans?
What are the Top 10 Trending Asian Travel Destinations Amongst Singaporeans?
Holidays are serious business here in Singapore. At the beginning of each year, Singaporeans count with ...
6 June 2016
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Car Loan Restrictions in Singapore Have Been Lifted, So Should You Rush To Buy a Car Now?
I love Steam sales. For the two of you living under a rock who don’t know what Steam is, it’s an online ...
2 June 2016
Uber vs Grab vs Taxis: Which is the Cheapest Mode of Transport and When?
Uber vs Grab vs Taxis: Which is the Cheapest Mode of Transport and When?
I’m a cheapskate, and proud of it. When I go grocery shopping, I have no brand loyalty. If it’s on sale, ...
3 May 2016
How to Go on a Week-Long Holiday to Tokyo for Less Than $1,200
How to Go on a Week-Long Holiday to Tokyo for Less Than $1,200
Japan is one of those destinations that nobody can say a single bad thing about. It’s impeccably clean, ...
12 April 2016
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If You Run an SME, Here Are the Most Important Elements of Budget 2016
Did you know I have something in common with Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat and his predecessor Deputy ...
7 April 2016
Young Singaporeans Who are Thinking of Signing Up For UOB’s New YOLO Credit Card Need to Read This First
Young Singaporeans Who are Thinking of Signing Up For UOB’s New YOLO Credit Card Need to Read This First
We here at MoneySmart aren’t the sort to be swayed by marketing. That’s why we’re saying that in spite ...
4 April 2016
3 Huge Reasons Young Singaporeans Need to Start Investing ASAP
3 Huge Reasons Young Singaporeans Need to Start Investing ASAP
Your parents always wished you were a child prodigy, but all those violin/abacus/ballet classes were wasted ...
15 March 2016
3 Reasons Why Singapore May NOT Be the Most Liveable City For Asian Expats
3 Reasons Why Singapore May NOT Be the Most Liveable City For Asian Expats
Singapore has long been thought of as a paradise for monied expats. Paying almost zero income tax, partying ...
14 March 2016