Cost of Living Archives - SG Budget Babe

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That “Child Thing” Cost vs. “Me Thing” Is Just Stupid – Having A Child Is More Than Just Costs

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You’ve probably seen this on social media or received this in one of your chat groups recently. I wanted to comment because not only are the numbers inaccurate for Singapore’s…

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More Singaporeans Expecting To Take Career Breaks and Live Longer

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The recent research conducted among 1,200 Singapore residents as part of a longevity study has yielded quite surprising results. I was on the panel for the media launch earlier this…

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We spent $25,000 to raise our child in the first year

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How much does it cost to raise a baby in Singapore? Nate turned one recently and in total, we calculated that we’ve spent $25,000 on key essentials for his first…

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Tips to Reduce Cost of Living (PM Lee’s & SG Budget Babe’s version)

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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…

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Cash OR Waiver?

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Should the govt give GST cash vouchers or waive GST on basic necessities? I've been thinking about this ever since yesterday's YOUthSpeak dialogue event on Budget 2018! The government believes…

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How To Save On Groceries

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One reader emailed me asking for advice on cutting down food expenses, as she found even homecooked meals expensive sometimes after you factor in the cost of groceries. So here…

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Cost of Living

That “Child Thing” Cost vs. “Me Thing” Is Just Stupid – Having A Child Is More Than Just Costs

More Singaporeans Expecting To Take Career Breaks and Live Longer

We spent $25,000 to raise our child in the first year

Tips to Reduce Cost of Living (PM Lee’s & SG Budget Babe’s version)

Cash OR Waiver?

How To Save On Groceries

No, MAS did not say finfluencers need to be licensed in Singapore

Why you need to invest your SRS funds

Stop settling for 0.05% p.a. on your SRS funds

The rise (and fall) of authenticity among influencers

Are Endowment Plans A Good Way to Save For Your Future Goals?