Is Home Insurance Really Necessary?
Considering how you already have to pay for your mandatory HDB fire insurance (or even a mortgage fire insurance as well, for those of you on a bank loan), do…
IPO Analysis: Is the Nikko AM SGD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF worth subscribing?
I’ve not been the biggest fan of corporate bonds because (i) I’m not always convinced about the reasons given by the company for the need to raise money from retail…
Is it Worth Joining A Co-Operative?
In a previous post, I wrote about what credit co-operatives (co-ops) do and the important role they play in society. I’ve also received some questions from readers as to whether…
Saving Money while Touring London – 10-Day Itinerary and Expenses
So we headed to London for our babymoon to spend some time together before our little one arrives, and here’s our itinerary.It wasn’t particularly “budget” this time, because it is…
What Are The Top 5 Insurance Plans That You Should Get For Your Child?
For those of you who know me, it is no secret that I am a big advocate of insurance. In fact, I see it as a non-negotiable purchase in our…
Workplace Discrimination Against Pregnant Mothers in Singapore Is More Real Than You Think
When I first found out about my pregnancy, my two biggest fears were that of (i) losing my child due to a miscarriage and (ii) being discriminated against at work.…
Understanding credit co-operatives – could they be an alternative to banks?
What is a credit co-operative? Unless you’re in one, most Singaporeans do not know of them nor the important role they play in society. More importantly, you may not be…
IPO Analysis: Is Astrea IV Private Equity Class A-1 bond worth a BUY?
Astrea IV Class A-1 bonds are the talk of the town right now, and I’ve received so many DMs about this so I’m finally sitting down to evaluate and write…
Has Obike taken your $49 deposit without informing you?
If you’ve ever used Obike before, open your app and check NOW. Because the chances are, your $49 deposit is probably gone. There’s a high probability that Obike has sneakily,…
Save money when transferring abroad – Review of TransferWise
Did you know about these hidden costs in money transfers? 75% of Singaporeans don’t understand the true cost of sending money overseas – which includes both upfront fees and an…