Category: Lifestyle
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My experience of learning driving in Singapore and the cost of it (2024)
So, you are interested in learning how to drive a car and want to find out more about the experience of getting a license to do so. You have come to the right place. I recently got my driving license and thought it might be interesting if I document the process of getting one. And…
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Earn credit card rewards when paying via DuitNow QR in Malaysia
Gone are the days where you have to exchange currency to pay hawkers in Malaysia. With more and more hawkers adopting DuitNow, Singapore’s version of PayNow, you could use payment apps to pay these hawkers. The QR code would look something like this (It should mention MALAYSIA NATIONAL QR as shown below) E-wallet QR codes…
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Ways to save money on public transportation
Another fare hike for public transportation is coming from 23 December 2023, with fares expected to increase up to 11 cents. Here are some tips to save on your public transportation ride. Using credit/debit card if you do not have a concession card If you have a concession card, good for you as you get…
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Save money on purchases – Guide for points card in Japan (日本のポイントカードのご案内)
Ever bought something from a convenience store in Japan, and get asked something along the lines of “pointo kaado wa yoroshii desuu ka“ (Basically asking if you have a points card) when you make your purchase at the cashier? During my trip in Japan, I have been asked that quite a number of times. I…
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Cheapest Mobile Data Roaming Option for Travelling
Imagine needing to continuously search for wifi hotspots to remain connected overseas, and sometimes these wifi hotspots have problems connecting or are just slow. Having data roaming would save all these hassle and nowadays, there are various cheaper options available compared to last time where it would cost a bomb to use data roaming. Some…
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Best SIM-Only plans in Singapore (2024)
Save money on your phone bill by switching to a SIM-only plan. By doing so, you will get more data, making it the best bang for a buck as well as the flexibility to switch telcos anytime. With a SIM-Only plan, you are able to switch to another telco anytime, especially when you spot a…
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Best apps to use to pay Hawkers
Still using cash or GrabPay for hawker food payments? Check out this article to find out how you can earn more in rewards.
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Where to get the JR Pass for the lowest price
Travelling across Japan or simply just wanting to joyride on the various trains in Japan? A Japan Rail (JR) Pass might just be what you need to save on all these travel expenses. It is a multi-use, discounted rail ticket targeted at tourists. With coverage and unlimited access on most JR services including JR bus…
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Get 5% cashback on dining with DBS/POSB debit card
Recently, DBS has been running this promotion whereby users with a DBS/POSB debit card can get 5% cashback on their dining. Usually, such high cashback rates are given to those who use credit cards to pay so surely, there must be a catch right? Well yes, there are a few caveats to this. Firstly, one…
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Comparison of bike-sharing apps in Singapore – To rent or to own a bike?
When bike-sharing apps first gained traction in 2017, there were many firms competiting such as oBike, Mobike, ofo. At that time, there were many promotions given by the bike-sharing firms. There was even once when ofo gave a 90 day unlimited bike pass (worth $25 at that time) when you purchased $3 worth of H-two-o…
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