2022 Financial Review – A Challenging Year
Phew, what a year 2022 has been! As it comes to an end, this is my annual review of my finances to check where we are now and ensure that…
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Beat Inflation with these hacks!
When inflation hits and you’re seeing your expenses go up as a result, what do you do? Do you: I’m the type of person who falls into the third category,…
What’s the Best Rate for Home Loans Today?
Your home loan is generally the largest among your fixed expenses each month. Make sure you lock in the best home loan at the best rates so that you don’t…
Trust Bank Review: Get $170 in 15 minutes
Go get $170 of generous sign-up perks for yourself and your family first (while it lasts), then decide whether sticking around with the credit card / savings account makes sense…
How to Choose the Best Broadband Plan for Your Home
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or are looking to switch to a different internet service provider (ISP), here’s what you need to know before you commit to…
HSBC Advance Credit Card Review – Possibly the Best Card for Cashback?
The majority of cashback cards require consumers to choose between a low cashback rate (1+%) with few spending restrictions OR get a higher cashback rate (8-10%) on selected purchase categories…
My Travel Essentials List
As overseas travel reopens in a post-COVID world, what should you take note of before you fly so that you don’t end up busting your budget? Set a travel budget…
2021 Financial Review – Income Growth But a Reduced Investment Performance
As the year comes to an end, I typically do an annual review of my finances to check how my progress has been, and where we currently stand. I examine…
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…
2020 Reflections – $250k saved before 30, and 40% investment gains vs. some leaky buckets
What a year! 2020 has definitely shaped up to be a year that I don’t think any of us will forget anytime soon. From surviving lockdowns to an economic recession…