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Man Chalks Up $85,000 in Hospital Bills, Left Helpless After AIA Rejected Claims
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…
Aspial 5.25% Bonds! Should You Buy?
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…
UOB One Account: Higher Returns on Your Money With Less Effort
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…
$5 Vitamin C Serums – Too Good To Be True?
$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…
Lee Kuan Yew & Warren Buffett: More Similar Than You Think
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…
What I Love Best About Singapore
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…
The Breadtalk Crisis – A Case Study of Poor PR
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.…
What You Must Know Before Upgrading To Windows 10
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…
Standard Chartered Raising Their Fees
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…
Should I Buy Whole Life Insurance? (Answer: No)
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…