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Reasons Why Fresh Grads Should Consider A Savings Insurance
After all the sleepless nights, your hard work has finally paid off! That moment where you are up on stage receiving your diploma or degree is one that you will want to savour forever. When the euphor...
28 September, 2018 / No comment
Things You Should Know About Travel Insurance And Claims Benefits
The idea of travel insurance came about in 1863 (not that long ago!) when a gentleman by the name of James Batterson realised that travel came with a unique set of risks. Globalisation and advancing t...
12 July, 2018 / No comment
Stay Sane, Be Flexible: 5 Easy Yoga Poses & Apps To Get You Started
From enhanced self-awareness to greater flexibility and alternative treatment for depression, yoga has been gaining popularity with its long list of benefits. It certainly goes beyond those beautiful ...
06 July, 2018 / No comment
How To Better Manage Time On A Day Like This?
Time is precious. But seriously, how precious? To find out, here’s putting time into perspective (literally) in a 24-hour block. Depicting a typical work day of an office worker (no OT!), the yellow...
04 July, 2018 / No comment
Best Savings Habits to Pass On to Your Child
Parents worry for their children, even when they are well into adulthood. Indeed, one of the greatest worries as a parent is that our children grow up without achieving financial security. We can prov...
27 June, 2018 / No comment
Fire Safety 101: A Panic-Free Infographic To Battle Home Fires
“It won’t happen to me.” Some called it the safety myth while others termed it the “optimism bias” where one believes that we are excluded from potential negative effects, and disregard the ...
25 June, 2018 / No comment
What Is Your Travel Personality?
So you have jio-ed your best friends on an overseas trip together, and you can’t wait to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life with your girlfriends or best buds! The next question is –...
20 June, 2018 / No comment
Rolling the Pineapple & Other Home Rituals For Good Wishes
Across the globe and right here in our little red dot, interesting home traditions and customs abound. From letting a cat enter first to rolling the pineapple and replacing the old broom, these tradit...
18 June, 2018 / No comment
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Car-Loving Dads
What would be an ideal present for Dad on this Father’s Day? If Dad is a car owner, a car-related gift could just be the one that puts a smile on his face. Here are some suggestions for car accessor...
11 June, 2018 / No comment
Russia Travel Guide: World Cup Host Cities’ Sights Below S$30 Per Day
FIFA World Cup 2018 is around the corner, and there’s nothing like watching the soccer matches live in Russia! Spread across 12 Russian cities, you may be agonising over which matches to attend. If ...
08 June, 2018 / No comment
Direct Purchase Insurance (DPI) 101 – Are You Asking The Same Questions?
J was first exposed to life insurance by her friends in university. While she didn’t give further thought to the idea then, the seeds of protection has been planted in her mind. Upon starting her fi...
04 June, 2018 / No comment
Have Kids Can Travel: Fun Places To Visit This Holiday
“We must travel before our kid arrives!” We hear this often enough from soon-to-be parents who understand the responsibility and commitment it takes to establish a family. Kids are one of the grea...
31 May, 2018 / No comment
Musings Of A Couple: Our Family, Our Life Commitments
Why do most people buy life insurance? In case you are like Meryl and Ed, read on to understand better why most people buy life insurance. At different stages of life, we assume different roles and re...
28 May, 2018 / No comment
Saving The Day With Your Everyday Heroes
‘Avengers Assemble!’ The iconic catchphrase of our favourite superhero movie is something we look forward to, not because it is followed by cool flashy explosions and actions, but because we get t...
23 May, 2018 / No comment
Tips To Avoid Renovation Scams
You have just gotten the keys to your new home, and are planning to conduct home renovations. Before you begin, you need to select an interior designer and/or contractor of your choice. Costs, design,...
14 May, 2018 / No comment
How Can You Benefit From The Open Electricity Market (OEM)?
Do you know how much electricity you consume? Did you ever consider your electricity consumption pattern? If you answered ‘no’ to either or both of these questions, it may be time to start thinki...
04 May, 2018 / No comment
3 Tips For The Jet-Set Business Person To Keep Fit
You are a person who likes to keep fit. You maintain a fitness regime of watching your diet, and doing your cardio and weights regularly. Business trips, often characterised by tight schedules and pac...
04 May, 2018 / No comment
How to Save Half the Cost When Renewing Your Maid’s Contract
If you were a maid-hiring newbie when you hired your first maid, you would have probably done so through a maid agency. Maid agencies are not cheap, but they do take care of all the paperwork for you,...
02 May, 2018 / No comment
Reno 101: From Budget Planning to Protecting Your Dream Home
Buying a new home is a big moment in most people’s lives. Nothing else quite gives the feeling of having planted down one’s roots and a sense of accomplishment than a home purchase. A home is a bi...
22 March, 2018 / No comment
Three Top Tips for a Match “Maid” in Heaven
You’ve just brought a total stranger into your home. For the next 1-2 years, she will work for you, operate your household appliances, cook your meals, and look after your family. However, she may l...
09 March, 2018 / No comment
5 Stages of Adulting Explained Through Insurance
There are certain days of the year – New Year’s Days, birthdays, etc, during which we are more likely to reflect on our lives. Inevitably, we are struck by the realisation of how fast time flies, ...
27 February, 2018 / No comment
How Moving Towards Being A Car-Lite Society Affects You
Zero growth. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced in Oct 2017 that from Feb 2018 (i.e this month), the growth rate for private cars and motorcycles will be revised to zero. We can expect this ...
08 February, 2018 / No comment
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Home Insurance That Could Save You More Than Just Money
Are you a HDB homeowner? Then you should know that you must have home insurance in some way or another. And if you took up a housing loan from HDB, then that insurance MUST be HDB Fire Insurance, whic...
30 January, 2018 / No comment
“Less is More” – Declutter Your Way to Successful Financial Management
The secret to successful spring cleaning lies in decluttering – a principle beneficial not only to our living space, but also to attainment of peace of mind and to managing our finances assets t...
25 January, 2018 / No comment
Treat Your Family To An Unforgettable Getaway This CNY!
Chinese New Year is just around the corner and it’s going to be yet another long weekend (yay)! Instead of bonding over the dining table at home, why not do something special this year and take the ...
10 January, 2018 / No comment
Retirement Planning – Act NOW to keep The Shine In Your Golden Years
“RETIREMENT” – it is a stage in our lives that we both look forward to, but at the same time, worry about as we will no longer be earning an active income. For some younger people, retirement is...
27 December, 2017 / No comment
Best Gift Ideas – Etiqa Will Guarantee You Find The Perfect Gift For Everyone In The Family
It’s THAT time of the year again, when we wrecked our brains to think of the perfect gift to buy for our loved ones, and the mad rush to buy them. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Christmas is just around...
20 December, 2017 / No comment
Newbie traveller? Time to level up to a Pro
You have worked hard all year long and you deserve that well-earned break. You haven’t traveled much and now, your big dream vacation is now just a week ahead! You have researched on all the best sh...
01 December, 2017 / No comment
5 maid personality types and how to work with them
FDWs (Foreign Domestic Worker) can turn a chaotic household into a well-oiled machine. But understanding their personality and establishing a good relationship is the first step. Here are five common ...
26 September, 2017 / No comment
Family activties in Singapore
Everyone wants to stretch their dollar, especially families with mouths to feed. While it has been said that Singapore is one of the most expensive countries in the world to live in, here are six ways...
21 August, 2017 / No comment
7 Gap Year Tips From A Singaporean Who Quit His Job To Travel
Whilst most people procrastinate on the uncertainties of a gap year, worrying that it may be a career suicide, taking the leap may not be as scary or detrimental as imagined. Ummar Hasim was working ...
18 August, 2017 / No comment
5 easy breakfast dishes you can whip up in under 10 minutes
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it can be a huge rush to get the kids to school and yourself to work while ensuring everyone gets their morning nutrition. Here ar...
14 August, 2017 / No comment
Pay it forward – Why you should volunteer and where to do it in Singapore
For some, Sunday mornings are for sleeping in late and then enjoying a delicious brunch. For others, it means waking up bright and early for a good cause – Mr Dean Tan falls in the latter category. ...
07 August, 2017 / No comment
Savings tips to secure your child’s future
4 savings hacks from movies that every parent should know...
04 August, 2017 / No comment
5 hacks to make move-in day a breeze
Worried about moving house in Singapore? Follow these tips and moving will be easy....
19 July, 2017 / No comment
6 free mindfulness apps to start your journey towards a more empowered and positive you
Need some relief from stressful situations? These 6 apps will work wonders for your mind, body and soul....
18 July, 2017 / No comment
How to reduce your car insurance premium
Wonder how car insurance premiums are calculated in Singapore?...
14 July, 2017 / No comment
Travel insurance for solo backpackers
Ready to backpack around the world? Here’s what you need to know about travel insurance before you leave home....
13 July, 2017 / No comment
Protecting your loved ones
3 Smart ways to protect your loved ones through life’s rollercoaster....
14 June, 2017 / No comment