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Should I get a rider on my Integrated Shield plan? (Bonus: a review of Great Eastern’s Offering)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced several new changes to MediShield Life earlier this year, in light of rising healthcare costs that they say necessitated higher premiums. As a result,…
A Comparison of Private CareShield Life Insurance Supplements
Which CareShield Life supplement should I buy? Among the 3 insurers (Aviva, Great Eastern and NTUC Income), who has the lowest premiums? Lots of folks (myself included) have been tempted…
What Singaporeans Did with Their CPF in 2020
In recent years, more Singaporeans have been making voluntary top-ups to their CPF and housing refunds. What could be behind these trends?
Is It Worth Switching To SIM-Only Family Telco Plans?
Could a family telco plan be right for you? Read on to find out.
Which is the BEST Hospitalisation Insurance Now?
The days of $0 hospitalization bills – thanks to your insurer picking up the costs – are over. Read more about the recent changes here, which covers what they mean…
Watch out for the Leverage Unwinding in 2021’s Markets
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…
How Does Your Risk Profile Affect Your Investments? Let DBS NAV Planner Show You
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…
How to Buy Bitcoin (or other Cryptocurrency)? Updated Guide
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…
The Problem with Buy Now, Pay Later
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…
Did you invest in Econ Healthcare’s IPO?
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…