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TFH #37: XNAP To Earn

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Card payments, specifically via credit cards, often allow us to maximise rewards on our spending.

Even with the advent of mobile payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay, there are still times … Read more

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TFH #36: Save With Fave

I recently treated my family to a meal.

When we entered the restaurant, we walked past the cash register, and I noticed that they were partnered with Fave – a fintech platform that offers loyalty cashback.

I’m not an avid … Read more

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TFH #35: Earn Free Money With Shopee Pets

Last time, I wrote a post about Shopee Games where you can earn diamonds for playing games, which can then be used to redeem vouchers to offset your spending.

However, this is pretty inefficient in the sense that it can … Read more

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TFH #34: Happy Money

Do you set aside a portion of your salary or budget on things that make you happy?

As we try to become more financially responsible, we often end up looking for ways to reduce our expenses.

While cutting out things … Read more

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TFH #33: Claim Your Benefits

Taking advantage of things that you are entitled to is a great way to save money and/or enjoy life at a cheaper price.

However, many people don’t utilise these benefits, and one reason for this is that they aren’t fully … Read more

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Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn – June 2023 Update

Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.

This is a quote that I saw outside a small boutique shop in Seoul during my trip to Korea, and I think it defines my trip experience perfectly.

In life, there will be times … Read more

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TFH #32: MyMcDonald’s

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Many companies have developed their own apps to allow customers to access their services more seamlessly, and I think McDonald’s has been very successful at this.

The app works surprisingly well and incorporates … Read more

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TFH #31: All You Can Eat

There’s something alluring about paying a flat price in exchange for being able to eat and drink as much as you want.

The feeling of not needing to care how much each item costs before ordering them makes buffets feel … Read more

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TFH #30: Frugal With Time

There’s no doubt that time is a precious resource.

But when I was younger, I couldn’t quite appreciate the value of time – it’s only in recent years that I started experiencing for myself just how valuable time is.

As … Read more

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3 Ways You Can Leave Every Mahjong Game Richer

Mahjong is a popular hobby among many Singaporeans including me, probably especially so during Chinese New Year.

While we can’t win every game of mahjong, it’s definitely possible to leave every game richer than we were before.

1: Richer In

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