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
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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, today, at the close of the workday, I bade my colleagues in office adieu. And in addition, I wished them Happy New Year and told them that I will see them next year since the next time I will be coming back to office is next week i.e. next year. With that, I
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
Dear readers, today is Christmas Eve (and I believe by the time many of you are reading this, it is already Christmas). I wish all readers a Merry Christmas! Whenever it comes to Christmas, I am reminded of Christmas presents from Santa Claus when I was younger (though I do not recall receiving any from
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Dear readers, GST has been increased to 8% this year, 1% higher than last year. With effect from next year (Year 2024), GST will be increased by another 1% to 9%. To many, the higher GST will translate into higher prices for many items. But there are ways (legit ways) to pay lower prices overall
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Dear readers, how do we define a Singapore millionaire? Before we get into the definition, there are some facts that many will agree to. First, a millionaire is defined as someone with a net worth of US $1 million. Yes, that’s right, not SGD $1 million but USD $1 million or around SGD $1.33 million.
Dear readers, with the close of Year 2023 soon, I believe some CPF members are taking the opportunity to top up, by 31 Dec 2023, the CPF accounts of themselves, their loved ones or their employees to enjoy tax relief. The quantum of the tax relief is up to $8,000 for CPF top-ups to oneself
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Dear readers, amidst the higher cost of living here, I believe many of us have experienced how some food stalls have attempted to keep pace with higher costs of businesses, other than specifically increasing the food prices. Here are some of the practices: In recent days, I seem to have experienced a new tactic by
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