Consumer Rights in Singapore: Refunds, the Lemon Law, CASE and Small Claims
Consumer rights in Singapore: no refund for a change of mind, but the Lemon Law covers defects found within six months. When to use CASE or a $10 small claim.
Deals & Spending
Spend smarter: vouchers, cashback, subscriptions, bills and the deals that are actually worth it.
Online Shopping Scams in Singapore: How Fake Deals and Voucher Messages Work
Online shopping scams in Singapore rose 19% to 3,865 cases in the first half of 2026. How fake deals and voucher messages work, and what to do if you paid.
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Assurance Package Cash December 2026: $100 to $250 for 3 Million Singaporeans
Assurance Package cash of $100 to $250 lands in December 2026 for about 3 million adults. See the income bands, payment dates and PayNow deadline.
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Year-End Sales in Singapore: How to Avoid Overspending From 11.11 to 12.12
Year-end sales in Singapore run from 11.11 to 12.12. Set a cap first, check the real price history, and count instalment and shipping costs before you pay.
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How Cashback Portals Work in Singapore: Tracking, Pending Periods and Payouts
How cashback portals work: you click through, a cookie tracks the sale, and cashback can stay pending for about 100 days. Why it goes missing, and stacking.
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BNPL vs Credit Card Instalment Plans: Which Costs Less on a $1,200 Purchase?
BNPL vs credit card instalment plans: we price a $1,200 laptop four ways. Both can cost $0, but late fees, processing fees and card interest change it.
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Buy Now Pay Later in Singapore: How BNPL Works, the Fees and the Rules
Buy now pay later in Singapore splits a purchase into instalments with no interest, but late fees can be $15 or $30 a bill. How BNPL works, and the rules.
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How to Save on Groceries in Singapore: Six Habits, With the Maths
How to save on groceries in Singapore: unit prices, house brands, a weekly list and price checks. We work out what each habit saves on a $600 monthly bill.
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Fixed Price vs Discount Electricity Plan: Which Costs Less? The Worked Maths
Fixed price vs discount electricity plan: we price 360 kWh a month under three tariff paths. One wins when tariffs rise, the other when they fall.
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Open Electricity Market Singapore Explained: Your Options and How to Switch
Open Electricity Market Singapore explained: stay on SP's tariff, pick a retailer plan or pay wholesale prices. About 39% of homes use a retailer.
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SIM-Only vs Contract Mobile Plans in Singapore: The Two-Year Maths
SIM-only vs contract mobile plans in Singapore: we total two years of costs both ways. Contracts are capped at 24 months, and exit fees must fall each month.
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Year-End Money Checklist: CDC Vouchers, Power Contracts and Subscriptions
A year-end money checklist for Singapore households: January 2026 CDC Vouchers expire on 31 December, then check support, power contracts and subscriptions.
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Electricity Tariff Q4 2026: SP Group Cuts Household Rate by 10.4%
The electricity tariff for Q4 2026 falls 10.4% to 31.16 cents per kWh with GST. A 4-room HDB bill drops about $13 a month, but a rise is expected next.
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U-Save Rebate 2026: Double Credits in October and January, by Flat Type
The U-Save rebate is doubled in October 2026 and January 2027: $150 a time for a 4-room flat, $600 for the year. See every flat type and the S&CC rebates.
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Public Transport Fare Increase 2026: Card Fares Up 12 to 13 Cents From 26 Dec
The public transport fare increase for 2026 is 7%: adult card fares rise 12 to 13 cents a trip from 26 December, and monthly passes stay the same.
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