SG Budget Babe, Author at SG Budget Babe

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

SG Budget Babe

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)

SG Budget Babe

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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Short-Term Endowment Plans: Probably The Best Option for Savers in 2021? (+ Review of GREAT SP Series 3)

SG Budget Babe

Ever since I started “hacking” my way to earn more on my cash, I’ve since grown accustomed to earning at least a high 1+% to a low 2% with minimal…

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Shopee Pay is now excluded from OCBC credit card rewards

SG Budget Babe

OCBC recently updated their terms and conditions for their credit cards – cardmembers you may want to take note of these new exclusions as the changes kick in starting today,…

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Cruise to Nowhere: Review of World Dream by Genting’s Dream Cruises

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Is a Cruise to Nowhere worth it? Absolutely! At under $400 per pax, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4D/3N stay on Genting’s World Dream cruise ship and would…

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Teach Your Kids Good Financial Habits While Giving Pocket Money

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With the rise in digital payments and online shopping, parents need to find new ways to educate their children about money – and at an earlier age, too. But how…

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That “Child Thing” Cost vs. “Me Thing” Is Just Stupid – Having A Child Is More Than Just Costs

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You’ve probably seen this on social media or received this in one of your chat groups recently. I wanted to comment because not only are the numbers inaccurate for Singapore’s…

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Commission-free trades! But is online trading platform moomoo safe?

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Costs eat into our investment returns, so it is important that we pick a brokerage that helps us keep our transaction charges low. With online brokerages today like Futu, you…

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The 3 Wealth Levels – Where Are You Right Now?

SG Budget Babe

What is your level of financial freedom? While this is most measured quantitatively, there has been more discussions in recent years on the emotional freedom that money can bring you. Stewart…

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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

Short-Term Endowment Plans: Probably The Best Option for Savers in 2021? (+ Review of GREAT SP Series 3)

Shopee Pay is now excluded from OCBC credit card rewards

Cruise to Nowhere: Review of World Dream by Genting’s Dream Cruises

Teach Your Kids Good Financial Habits While Giving Pocket Money

That “Child Thing” Cost vs. “Me Thing” Is Just Stupid – Having A Child Is More Than Just Costs

Commission-free trades! But is online trading platform moomoo safe?

The 3 Wealth Levels – Where Are You Right Now?

SGX Orb Awards 2026 – thank you!

What’s the best way to buy the S&P 500 in Singapore?

Trust Freedom Card Review – is StockBack worth it?

What to do with your expiring GrabCoins

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