Confucian teachings have perpetuated the belief that the role of a woman lies in reproduction and managing the household. Therefore, for folks who are aged over 55 today, they probably grow up in a society where it is common to have only one sole breadwinner in the family. An inconsequential result of this social norm in modern Singapore is that woman retirees today have had lesser years to build ... continue reading...
Why I Chose HDB Housing Loan Over A Bank Loan
One of the major financial considerations in the adulting journey is to purchase your first home. As houses are big ticket items, it is not uncommon to turn to debt to finance this asset. Heartland Boy purchased a BTO, which is a form of public housing back in 2014. In beginning 2019, as he collected the keys to his HDB flat, he was faced with the dilemma of choosing between a HDB housing loan or ... continue reading...
Complete Guide To Your HDB Key Collection Date
The most exciting day in your HDB journey has finally arrived! Getting keys to your HDB BTO is a momentous milestone in your adulting journey. As you countdown to that fateful day with bated breath, there will be a hundred and one things going through your mind - What documents do I have to bring? What should I expect? How do I perform the door opening ceremony? Heartland Boy knew exactly how you ... continue reading...
How I Grow My Kid’s Ang Bao Money
2019 was a special Chinese New Year (CNY) for Heartland Boy as he celebrated it with the addition of a new family member. After 3 straight years of giving out red packets during Chinese New Year, he was blessed enough to once again find himself on the receiving end of such a lovely traditional custom. As a parent to a 3-month old, he finds himself entrusted with the responsibility of safe-keeping ... continue reading...
Why Disability Income Insurance Should Not Be Overlooked
Heartland Boy could still vividly remember the evening when Heartland Girl came hopping into their bedroom showing two lines across the pregnancy test kit. Of course, Heartland Boy leapt with joy at the thoughts of becoming crowned a dad. As unromantic as it sounds, the impending reality that Heartland Boy would soon have a dependent sank in very quickly. A nicer way of putting it is that ... continue reading...
