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Man Chalks Up $85,000 in Hospital Bills, Left Helpless After AIA Rejected Claims

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When I last wrote about getting life vs. term insurance, and firing my insurance agent now that MAS has made it possible for me to buy direct, it caused quite a stir…

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Aspial 5.25% Bonds! Should You Buy?

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Ever since Aspial Corporation Limited launched their 5.25% retail bonds (i.e. you get 5.25% returns on your money) a few days ago, I’ve received a number of messages from readers…

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UOB One Account: Higher Returns on Your Money With Less Effort

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A few weeks ago, I’ve started seeing this ad all over the MRT stations and newspapers and it got me curious.Remember my #1 tip on growing your savings?Many friends and…

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$5 Vitamin C Serums – Too Good To Be True?

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$5 for an organic Vitamin C serum. Too good to be true? Sidenote: I’m currently considering moving all my savings into what seems like a more attractive savings account with…

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Lee Kuan Yew & Warren Buffett: More Similar Than You Think

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This post originally appeared on My 15 Hour Work Week and has been republished with the author’s permission. A man who brought Singapore from Third World to First World and a man…

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What I Love Best About Singapore

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Happy 50th birthday Singapore!Photo credits to my amazing friend Tien Leng 1. A language that no one else understands You can spot a Singaporean when overseas based on the way they…

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The Breadtalk Crisis – A Case Study of Poor PR

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Breadtalk. Once touted as a local pride and the darling brand of Singapore, the company has come under fire recently over allegations of deception over their “freshly prepared” soya bean.…

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What You Must Know Before Upgrading To Windows 10

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Microsoft claims “No worries”, but a few things about its latest upgrade worries me. This came up in my General Paper (GP) tuition session with a student earlier today, when…

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Standard Chartered Raising Their Fees

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Standard Chartered offers basic bank accounts for low-income Singaporeans, but have just announced that they will be imposing a $2 monthly account service charge regardless of your bank balance. Earlier…

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Should I Buy Whole Life Insurance? (Answer: No)

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If you can jump over this gap, then congratulations! Perhaps you’ll receive a huge payout sum from your life insurance policy. However, in real life, this hardly ever happens. Any…

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Man Chalks Up $85,000 in Hospital Bills, Left Helpless After AIA Rejected Claims

Aspial 5.25% Bonds! Should You Buy?

UOB One Account: Higher Returns on Your Money With Less Effort

$5 Vitamin C Serums – Too Good To Be True?

Lee Kuan Yew & Warren Buffett: More Similar Than You Think

What I Love Best About Singapore

The Breadtalk Crisis – A Case Study of Poor PR

What You Must Know Before Upgrading To Windows 10

Standard Chartered Raising Their Fees

Should I Buy Whole Life Insurance? (Answer: No)

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?