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A Comprehensive Guide to Government Grants for Newborns and Babies
There’s a wide range of benefits available to parents if you’re having your baby in Singapore. I came to learn of all these cash grants and freebies when I was…
Which Hospital Should I Deliver In? (KKH vs TMC. vs MAH)
Public vs. Private?We took a total of 8 months before deciding on which hospital to deliver in, because being Budget Babe, I wanted to really review and evaluate my options…
Pregnant? Here’s how much money you may need to prepare from pregnancy to delivery and your baby’s first year
Needless to say, being pregnant in Singapore isn’t a cheap affair. There are many costs to think about, and the bills can easily add up, leading to stress over a…
Review of MoneyOwl – Singapore’s first bionic financial adviser combining AI and human insights
Image credits How many times have you sought advice from a “financial advisor” (i.e. mostly a glorified term for an insurance salesperson), only to be left sorely disappointed when they…
Review: Thomson Medical Childbirth Education Course
It was hilarious how my husband bugged me to find him a class that would teach him about childbirth and how to handle a newborn, because at 33 weeks pregnant,…
Understanding Baby Bonus & CDA Benefits – Which is the BEST Child Development Account (CDA) to Open?
Getting pregnant, delivering a child and raising them sure isn’t cheap in Singapore. To help encourage more couples to have babies, our government has given various incentives including a Baby…
My Review of the 2.7% T2023-S$ Temasek Bonds
I wasn’t going to write about the latest Temasek bonds offering, but have been receiving so many PMs from friends and readers alike about it so I thought I’ll just…
Review: Which Maternity Milk is the Best?
During my pregnancy, I wasn’t sure if I ought to consume maternity formula milk as I received varying opinions about it. My gynae was for it. A nutritionist I spoke…
What should the sandwiched generation do?
So your parents didn’t plan their finances or save for their retirement. They were so caught up in giving you the best of what they could (bless their hearts) that…
An Open Letter to the Insurance Agent(s)
(A letter to all the insurance agents I’ve ever encountered and what I wish I could tell them.) Dear insurance agent(s), Please stop hounding us at MRT stations and bus…