Dear readers, exciting news awaits those interested in contributing to environmental sustainability and saving on energy costs! Starting from 15 April 2025, there will be an additional tranche of Climate Vouchers available for claim. This initiative aims to encourage households to adopt more energy-efficient practices and reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to
Dear readers, I read that Kinokuniya will be downsizing its store in Takashimaya. As a book lover, I frequent Kinokuniya store for its vast array of fresh and crispy books and hence I feel disappointed to learn of the downsizing news. However with traditional bookstores getting less of a traction among younger folks, I have
Dear readers, I read that the median monthly household income for 2024 is $11,297. To me, this monthly household income figure seems to reflect the growing wealth of Singaporeans here. I am also aware that the above figure is a median rather than a mean (or average) monthly household income. I asked ChatGpt on whether
Dear readers, recently, I decided to dine in at McDonalds for my breakfast. I ordered a Big Breakfast set as I love the set though it does cost a hefty $8.20 per set these days! When the order arrived, I was shocked that the receptionist withdrew a tub of butter from the serving tray as
Dear readers, the Singapore Budget 2025 will be announced on 18 Feb 2025. This year is where Singapore will hold its General Election. Hence, Singapore Budget 2025 is often described as an Election Year Budget. The Budget Day will still be held in the 1st Chinese Lunar Year month as were previous Budgets. Hence it
Dear readers, this afternoon, I went to my favorite chicken rice stall and ordered the usual chicken rice meal. When it was time for me to pay, I was shocked to find out that the chicken rice now costs $4.50 or 11.1% more. The container for the chicken rice was changed from styrofoam to a
Dear readers, I returned to office today and it was the first day of a brand new year that I returned to office having work from home or was on leaves for the past few days. I take public transport to work and when I tapped my MRT card after exiting from the train, I
Dear readers, I was heartened to receive another $300 tranche of the CDC Vouchers for this month (January 2025). Just last month, I used up the NS Credits of $200 on basic necessities such as meals and household items. And hence the continuity of vouchers is welcome to offset the higher cost of living here.
Dear readers, I was in the city today at a place which I frequent. I decided to go to the coffee shop where I like to buy a cup of coffee. I was surprised that the coffee shop has undergone a renovation and it then dawned on me that it has been some time since
Dear readers, the findings of the Household Expenditure Survey 2023 was recently released. Here are the 4 things I learnt from the survey: 1. Average monthly household income in Singapore rose by 4.1% annually between 2017/18 and 2023 from $12,661 to $15,473. 2. Average monthly household expenditure in Singapore rose by 2.8% annually between 2017/18
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