Salary Guide: How Much Does An Accountant In Singapore Earn?
Accounting has been regarded as an acceptable career choice by traditional Asian parents. I remember my parents urging me take up the books (after it was apparent that I wouldn’t be a doctor or a lawyer) and being disappointed when I choose otherwise. Students choosing their future studies and those planning mid-career switches may be […]
FIRE Trial Update – 4 Months Expenses Snapshot and Keeping Within Budget
Hello, new recruits of the FIRE battalion and existing FIRE-seekers. Time for a new blog post! My last blog post on this topic was back in November 2021 and an update is long overdue. With the recent Channel News Asia articles putting the limelight on FIRE (see below), it is always interesting to take a […]
5 Schemes By The Singapore Government You Can Look Forward To When You FIRE
In addition to my FIRE trial posts, I have set out to uncover what sort of perks FIRE seekers could potentially benefit from via the plethora of government schemes in Singapore. Most of the time, the important metrics that determine how well-to-do Singapore Citizens are and therefore, their eligibility for government support schemes, are – […]
CPF News – $68,500 Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) For 2023
Basic Healthcare Sum. Or perhaps, you’d still remember it as the CPF Medisave Limit or Medisave Cap Limit. Quite a few years ago, the official term given was actually Medisave Contribution Ceiling (MCC) but on the 1st of January 2016, MCC was renamed as Basic Healthcare Sum. So, despite the name changes, what is it […]
Understanding How To Track Your Miles And Credit Card Bonus Caps Using heymax Card Maximiser
heymax is an app that gives Max Miles rewards on top of your usual credit card miles when you shop with the merchants on their platform. Given that Max Miles can be converted to airline or hotel points on a 1:1 basis with heymax’s 24 redemption partners, it offers users a chance to increase the […]
How Much Do The Top 1% in Singapore Own & Earn?
Singapore is often cited as one of the world’s most expensive places to live. However, Singapore also boasts a high general level of wealth. When considering Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), Singapore ranks as the fourth-wealthiest country globally. According to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Singapore’s […]
Guide To Private Banking In Singapore: Here’s How Much You Need To Earn Or Have To Open An Account
If you have amassed a sizeable amount of wealth, the challenge comes with knowing how best to manage it. There are tax considerations, protecting it for your future generations, and investing it across various time horizons to optimise returns. For those who are fortunate enough to have lots of money to worry about, private banking […]
How Much Does It Cost To Own And Keep A Cat In Singapore
Curious, independent, and above all, adorable, cats are one of the most popular pet types in the world. The earliest signs of cats being domesticated can be traced back to Cyprus approximately 9,500 years ago. Unlike dogs, cats are still closely linked to their wild counterparts. In fact, most domestic cats’ lineage can be traced […]
Complete Guide To HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) Letter
The HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter replaced the HDB Loan Eligibility (HLE) letter from 9 May, 2023. The HFE letter streamlines various HDB flat purchase steps that such as eligibility assessments and housing grants. With the change, flat buyers can know upfront their eligibility for a new or resale flat purchase. Flat buyers can also […]
The JellyHearts: The Recipe Behind How Husband-Wife Duo Went From Home Bakers To A Franchise Of 10 Bakeries In Singapore
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