Guide To Car Sharing Options In Singapore: Blue SG, Tribecar, Car Club, CarLite, Shariot, GetGo, Drive lah
Owning a car is undeniably a luxury for the average Singaporean, especially with the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for Categories A & B costing $92,730 and $113,000, respectively. At the same time, owning a car is perhaps a goal for some of us because we get to avoid jostling on public transport during rush […]
8 Types Of Investments You Can Make Using Your CPF OA Monies Via The CPFIS-OA
Our CPF Ordinary Account (OA) balances earn a floor rate of 2.5% per annum. Apart from using our OA balances to pay for our home down payment and monthly home loan, we can also choose to invest via the CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS). The aim, if we do invest our OA balances, is to better […]
Inflation In Jan 2025 Is Lowest Since 2021: 4 Things That Are Actually Cheaper Today
Singapore’s core inflation in January 2025 has dropped to 0.8% year-on-year, the smallest increase since June 2021. While the inflation rate has shrunk to its lowest in the past four years, it still means that prices are increasing, only at a slower rate. We can look at the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as a measure […]
Guide To Understanding Forex CFDs, And How The POEMS Trading Platform Can Help You Invest
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Beginner’s Guide To Understanding How MediShield Life Works
MediShield Life provides universal basic health insurance coverage for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, from birth. This is a crucial coverage, as even young and fit individuals can face unexpected medical conditions and injuries. For the benefit of this coverage, we have to pay a MediShield Life premium – which can be fully paid from our […]
Celebrating SG60: Complete Guide To What Singaporeans Will Be Getting In 2025
The annual Budget announcement is always a closely-watched event in Singapore. Besides longer-term plans that the government sets out for the country and its ambitions, there are also specific measures included that are provided to Singaporeans for the year. As our Little Red Dot turns 60 in 2025, there were high expectations on what would […]
Salary Guide: How Much Can You Earn With A Career In Cybersecurity?
In today’s stock markets, two of the most prominent trends are artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. While AI-related job roles often take the spotlight, cybersecurity remains a highly specialised and crucial industry. With companies and governments managing vast amounts of sensitive data, cybersecurity has become a top priority for CEOs and political leaders alike. Recognising […]
Singaporean Permanent Residents’ Roadmap: Key Personal Financial Schemes And The Decisions You Have To Make
In Singapore, there are close to 545,000 Permanent Residents (PRs). This comprises about 9% of Singapore’s population of 6 million as of June 2024. In terms of benefits, PRs fall in between what Singapore Citizens are entitled to and the protections that non-residents receive. In this article, we look at the roadmap of schemes and […]
Guide To New Singapore Condominium Launches In 2025
With mortgage rates heading down from record highs and inflation slowing, it’s no wonder that new condominium launches in 2025 have seen impressive takeup rates. The Orie, touted as the first private residential launch in Toa Payoh since 2016, saw 668 of its 777 units sold to kick off the year. This was almost matched […]
The New Condo Launch Premium: How Much More Are Buyers Paying For The Chance Of An Upside?
Property developers and agents are masters at creating FOMO (fear of missing out). Whether through aggressive pre-launch marketing campaigns, offering attractive low-entry prices, or emphasising the appeal of a particular location, property marketers excel at highlighting the most desirable features of their projects to generate a sense of urgency among buyers. Consider the following marketing […]
