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How To Say No To Expensive Friends
A few days ago, I came across a post onĀ 4 inconsiderate ways Singaporeans pressure their friends to spend money. It highlighted 4 common situationsĀ we face, where friends get you to split the bill...
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How To Buy Your Insurance Directly
I wrote about MAS' Direct Purchase Insurance (DPI) initiative previouslyĀ here, which allows us to buy basic life insurance products directly instead of having to go through an insurance agent.While for...
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Why Being Busy Might Be Making You Broke
I learnt a very important lesson last month - being busy is going to cost me my wealth in the long run.You might be thinking, why do I say that? Isn't being busy one of the best ways to save money?...
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Grateful That You Guys Like My Work
Hey guys,Work has been a bit crazy recently so I haven't had much time to finish up my next post (on a huge secret for savings that apparently not many Singaporeans know about yet), sorry about that!...
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The State of Taxis in Singapore
I remember a time when taking cabs used to be a reliable option for transport, especially if you were running late. The streets had a good amount of cabs and one would seldom be waiting for more than...
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If You're Poor, It's Your Own Fault!
Recently I had an argument with a good friend about how she hardly listens or give credit to my suggestions, until someone else (whom she trusts more, and who is a self-made millionaire) says the exact...
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How to Save More Than $100,000 Before 30 (Without Working in Finance)
I remember when I was a kid, there was a man in front of me in the POSB ATM queue who forgot to take his receipt before he left. Before I threw it away, I couldn't help but sneak a glimpse at the...
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Ditching the Car Can Make You A Multi-Millionaire
Is it worth it to buy a car in Singapore?This post was inspired by one of my readers, who commented that he regretted buying his vehicle.I've never had any desire to own my own car, but Terence...
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Being An Employee Isn't Enough To Make You Rich
Some of you might have seen the article "Highly trained, middle-aged and out of work"Ā yesterday. A friend sent me the link while I was backstage preparing for my performance, so I only managed to read...
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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 agent who tries to...
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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...
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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 we were discussing the topic...
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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.I'm not a huge...
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What I Love Best About Singapore
Happy 50th birthday Singapore!Photo credits to my amazing friendĀ Tien LengĀ 1. A language that no one else understandsYou can spot a Singaporean when overseas based on the way they speak. And our local...
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Lee Kuan Yew & Warren Buffett: More Similar Than You Think
This post originally appeared onĀ My 15 Hour Work WeekĀ and has been republished with the author's permission.A man who brought Singapore from Third World to First World and a man who turned a failing...
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$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 higher returns, and will...
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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 readers have asked me which bank...
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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 and friends asking if...
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Man Chalks Up $85,000 in Hospital Bills, Left Helpless After AIA Rejected Claims
When I last wrote aboutĀ getting life vs. term insurance, andĀ firing my insurance agent now that MAS has made it possible for me to buy direct, it caused quite a stir as the articles were being shared...
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Are You Sure There's Such A Thing As $5 Organic Sunscreens?
You already know why I'm blogging about this - it is not everyday you see $5 organic sunscreens on sale!I'm a little late to the party, but it was only a few years ago when I discovered how essential...
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