Dear readers, it was announced today that all Singapore HDB households will get S$300 in Climate vouchers from 15 April 2024. The Climate vouchers will be in digital format and come in a mix of denominations and can be used to purchase more efficient appliances like: Refrigerators Air-conditioners Washing machines Shower fittings LED lights Direct
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Dear readers, yesterday was a special day, 29 Feb 2024 or also called Leap Day, that comes only once in four years. I was surprised that some merchants had good promotions and discounts on Leap Day as I do not recall the same for the past Leap Day (29 Feb 2020). There was a one-for-one
Dear readers, the government has given each Singapore household $500 CDC vouchers with effect from 3 Jan 2024. This $500 tranche of CDC vouchers comprise: As at this time in writing, I have almost used up all the CDC vouchers and should be using up the small remaining amount today for meals. How have I
Dear readers, in my previous post on my thoughts and wishes for Singapore Budget 2024, I have shared how I wish for more CDC vouchers from Singapore Budget 2024 this year. CDC vouchers have been very useful in defraying the high costs of living in one way and I have appreciated these vouchers a lot.
Dear readers, with costs of living going higher, it is no surprise that a cup of coffee, from those toast chains can go as high as $3! Price of a cup of coffee that goes up to $3 a cup was something I noticed from one of a particular chain’s outlet in Orchard Road. In
Dear readers, earlier today, I asked readers what your first item that you paid 9% GST would be, given today is the commencement for 9% GST in Singapore. With the first day of Year 2024 almost over, I had my own answer. The first item that I paid 9% GST on, goes to a Biryani
Dear readers, the Singapore household electricity tariffs (by SP Group) will rise by another 4.1% to 29.89 cents (before GST) per kWh for Jan to Mar 2024. This marks the 4th consecutive rise in electricity tariffs from Apr 23. As recap, Singapore’s household electricity tariff was 27.43 cents (before GST) per kWH for Apr to
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Dear readers, it was announced that the Singapore Household electricity tariff will increase for 1st quarter next year (2024). Below are details of upcoming, present and recent household electricity tariffs, before GST: Q1 2024: 29.89 cents/kWh Q4 2023: 28.70 cents/kWh Q3 2023: 27.74 cents/kWh Q2 2023: 27.43 cents/kWh Q1 2023: 28.95 cents/kWh As we note
INCREASE IN SINGAPORE HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY TARIFF: A DOUBLE IRONY FOR ME! Read More »
Dear readers, as a member of a particular club, I am entitled to purchase vouchers at prices below the voucher value from time to time. For example, I can pay $8 to purchase vouchers of a total $10 value and this to me has always been a good deal until recently. Why is this so?
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Dear readers, Christmas is a Season of Giving and for this year, Christmas is a season for Savings for me too. Just before the GST hike from 8% to 9% in less than a week, I already have started buying some items for myself and family. It is pure coincidence: I do not set out