My Favourite Cashback Credit Cards
It is no secret that I prefer cashback over miles credit cards – after all, I’ve also written extensively on the topic in numerous articles before, including why I’m on team…
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The “Worst” Parents In The World
Sometimes when you give your children your all (leaving barely anything for yourself), this act of love may end up becoming their biggest burden later on in life. I absolutely…
Tips to Reduce Cost of Living (PM Lee’s & SG Budget Babe’s version)
PM Lee shared some tips during his NDP Rally Speech this year (2018). While I applaud the government for some of their initiatives – Medishield Life and CareShield – which…
How to Up Your Credit Card Game
If you’re not hacking the credit card game in Singapore to get free cash (back) or miles for money that you’re already spending, it is about time you got on…
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…
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…
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…
Review of Your Financial GPS – Your handy digital financial advisor by DBS
If you wish to achieve financial independence, you need to plan and consistently ensure you’re on track to meeting your goals. For anyone looking for a framework, I’ve repeatedly emphasized…
Get cashback or miles on your income tax payments? Why not!
Wow, I wasn’t expecting so many of you to appreciate my previous post on reducing your income tax – thanks for the support! Remember to maximise your tax reliefs and…
How to reduce your income tax in Singapore (make use of these tax reliefs and deductions!)
[Updated for 2019] Back when I was still in my first job, my annual income tax was only about $200. This was based on a yearly income of $30,000, of…