SG Budget Babe, Author at SG Budget Babe

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Is the monthly GrabCoins Flash Sale worth your coins?

SG Budget Babe

Your GrabRewards are now GrabCoins, and the best time to redeem them might just be during the 15th of every month. During this limited window, your GrabCoins can be redeemed for up to 60% off on food, rides, and other vouchers!

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Could the tides be changing?

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Last year was the first time since 2017 that international stocks outpaced the US. For the last 5 years, the predominant narrative on social media was to “just dollar-cost average…

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Chocolate Finance in 2026: Is it still worth putting money in?

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I stayed in Chocolate Finance through the March 2025 chaos. Here’s why I have no regrets and topped up even more money this year.

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A better way for Singapore investors to trade options

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We no longer have to stay up past midnight anymore to trade options. Introducing the world’s first pre-market US options trading platform, which is also the only brokerage in Singapore right now that allows you to trade during your after-office hours of 5pm – 10.30pm.

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Is it too late to invest in the Straits Times Index today?

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The Straits Times Index (STI) has surged to record highs again – the highest in its entire history. But for investors, the real question is: where do we go from here? And can this growth last?

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2025 Financial Review

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Released my book. Saw more multi-baggers. Dealt with haters. And yes, I managed to beat the S&P 500 again.

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Topping up your parent’s CPF for MRSS? You’ll no longer get tax reliefs on the first $2k

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4 years after I wrote about the CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS), the policy has undergone further changes that anyone looking to leverage it should take note of. Launched…

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Maybank XL Cards Review: A Must-Have in 2025

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Imagine getting rewarded with 4 air miles per dollar (mpd) or 5% cashback for stuff you’re already paying for whenever you dine, shop, travel, play or spend overseas.

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How Much Is Too Much? Rethinking Our Health Insurance Costs

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I got a shock upon receiving my bill for my Integrated Shield plan (IP) last year. Even though I’m still in my 30s, it came up to almost S$2,000. My…

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Franchise vs a Job: The Career Hack No One Told You About?

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Instead of joining the rat race, could starting a business be an alternative route to success? And in this case, what’s the difference between building from scratch vs. launching via a franchise?

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