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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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Collecting Keys to Your New Home? Here’s Why CIMB’s Renovation-i Financing (Now From 3.88%* p.a. (EPR 4.29%p.a.)) is a No-Brainer
This post was written in collaboration with CIMB Bank Singapore. While we are financially compensated by ...
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Why You Should Never Take a Personal Loan for Home Renovations
Renovating your home is always an exciting thing to look forward to, with the promise of a refurbished ...
5 April 2022
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Renovation Costs in Singapore – How Much Should You Budget?
The most expensive thing you can buy in Singapore is probably your home. Given that kind of investment, ...
27 January 2022
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How to Redecorate Your Home on a Limited Budget + Tips to Manage Finances
This post was written in collaboration with Grab. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless ...
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Flooring Options in Singapore — Price Guide to Vinyl Flooring & More
Flooring is the single most expensive cost when it comes to home renovations – and the bigger your house, ...
12 December 2019
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DBS vs OCBC vs CIMB vs Maybank Renovation Loans in Singapore (2019)
I know firsthand how chor it is for newly weds to pay for both the dream wedding and home at the same time. ...
1 January 2019
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Interior Design in Singapore – 5 Legit Companies That (Probably) Won’t Scam You
If you bought your first home, congratulations! You’ve wiped out your CPF and depleted your life savings, ...
6 July 2018
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5 Ways to Save On A Resale Flat Renovation
Social media these days are awash with beautiful pictures of people, homes and what not. It’s no wonder ...
15 August 2017
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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
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Embarking on a Full Home Renovation? Here’s How To Not Screw Up Your Finances
My idea of home renovation might involve lots of Blu-Tack and masking tape, but don’t let that stop you ...
19 March 2015
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3 Ways to Save on Home Renovation in Singapore
So you’ve collected keys to your new home, yippee! Next would be the important (and slightly daunting) ...
25 August 2014
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Renovate Your Home, Not Your Wallet: 5 Essential Tips!
I’ve seen what happens to old houses and flats. It’s like that documentary, Life After People, with the ...
10 January 2014