SG Budget Babe, Author at SG Budget Babe

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Watch out for the Leverage Unwinding in 2021’s Markets

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If you’ve been scratching your head over how 2021 has been shaping up thus far – what with the Gamestop-Reddit short-selling saga, the dizzyingly fast collapse of global finance firm Greensill…

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How Does Your Risk Profile Affect Your Investments? Let DBS NAV Planner Show You

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A key part of successful investing lies in being clear about your own risk appetite, and how to manage it in line with your investment decisions. But not only are…

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How to Buy Bitcoin (or other Cryptocurrency)? Updated Guide

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This post was last updated in July 2025. As regulations around the world and in Singapore change, crypto exchanges that were once accessible in the past can get blocked in…

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The Problem with Buy Now, Pay Later

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After my recent review on Grab’s newest PayLater service, I decided to delve in deeper into the wider Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) scene and check out what their competitors are offering. This…

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Did you invest in Econ Healthcare’s IPO?

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When it comes to investing on SGX, I’m not a fan of companies who delist only to re-list again later. Which is why I avoid their IPO, and tell you…

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Should You Use BNPL When You Shop? A Guide By Grab

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Buy Now, Pay Later. Are BNPL services worth using, and what are the possible repercussions? Learn how to use it right in order to maximize your cashflow, and what to…

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Fuzzie – Is It Worth Paying For Singapore’s By-Invitation-Only Privileges Club?

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I’ve had the Fuzzie app since 2018 and was using it regularly for discounted vouchers and cashback across Grab, Zalora and other merchants. However, that came to a standstill in…

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If you have a private hospital plan, prepare to set aside at least $3,000 for hospital bills from now

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If you have a private hospitalisation insurance (Integrated Shield plan) with riders, you will now need to pay 5% co-payment in the event that you claim for a bill. Prior…

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Adding China and Technology Stocks Into Your Investments (+ Review of Syfe’s latest Core Portfolios)

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For those of you who prefer to outsource their wealth-building to robo-advisors (like Syfe), would you prefer to be stuck with a limited handful of investment portfolios to choose from,…

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Plebeians, Say Goodbye to Maybank Family and Friends Card

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The card’s minimum spend of $500 for 5% cashback has now been removed – you’ll now need to spend at least $800 a month before you can get 8% cashback,…

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Watch out for the Leverage Unwinding in 2021’s Markets

How Does Your Risk Profile Affect Your Investments? Let DBS NAV Planner Show You

How to Buy Bitcoin (or other Cryptocurrency)? Updated Guide

The Problem with Buy Now, Pay Later

Did you invest in Econ Healthcare’s IPO?

Should You Use BNPL When You Shop? A Guide By Grab

Fuzzie – Is It Worth Paying For Singapore’s By-Invitation-Only Privileges Club?

If you have a private hospital plan, prepare to set aside at least $3,000 for hospital bills from now

Adding China and Technology Stocks Into Your Investments (+ Review of Syfe’s latest Core Portfolios)

Plebeians, Say Goodbye to Maybank Family and Friends Card

What to do with your expiring GrabCoins

What Is a CDP Account—and Do Singapore Investors Still Need One in 2026?

Are Custody Accounts Safe? A Singapore Investor’s Guide to CDP vs Broker Custody

It will now cost less to buy SGX-listed stocks

Short games vs long games