As Singapore progresses economically, so does the aspirations of its people. Today, Singaporeans are enjoying higher living standards, living longer and are also more likely to stay in their own homes. In tandem with this, there is a need for the Central Provident Fund (‘CPF’) to evolve and keep up with the changing times. That […]
Why I Am Determined To Be The Last Sandwich Generation
A video recently released by NTUC Income has gone viral (again) and it struck Heartland Boy on several chords. Heartland Boy is not here to validate or debate about NTUC Income’s video production skills but he must confess that it has inspired him sufficiently enough to pen a blogpost about the topic in focus- the […]
Heartland Boy Is A Finalist At The SGX Orb Awards
Last week, Heartland Boy was truly humbled to be nominated as one of the 3 finalists under the Category of “GoTo.com” at the 2019 SGX Orb Awards. Although Heartland Boy did not win, the nomination was welcome in many ways. It was the perfect opportunity for Heartland Boy to take stock on the short and […]
How I Save With Keppel Electric And M1 Broadband Bundle Deal
Heartland Boy had previously written about how anyone would be able to save monies on their utilities bill simply from switching out of Singapore Power. As the Open Electricity Market was rolled out progressively in Singapore, he waited with bated breath until 1 May 2019 when his own BTO became eligible to buy electricity from […]
Free Baby Stuff and Samples First-Time Parents Must Not Miss
Congratulations on being first-time parents! The feeling of welcoming a new family member can be so incredibly exciting and yet overwhelming at the same time. There are plenty of worries that you might have and one of it would inevitably be the added financial responsibility of raising a child. This particularly resonated with Heartland Boy […]
How Does Resale Endowment Policy Work?
Resale Endowment Policies, also known as Traded Endowment Policies, have been around for some time. In fact, a very mature market already exists in the UK. Unfortunately, resale endowment policy as an instrument for investment is not as well known in Singapore. Heartland Boy’s financial advisor did introduce him to this concept a couple of […]
How I Have Cheap Lunch Meals In The CBD With MealPal
Heartland Boy is always on the lookout for reducing the cost of his meals without compromising on the quality of the food. He has successfully done this through Eatigo, Shopback Go and the HSBC Entertainer App. He struck gold again recently when he was introduced to MealPal during a promotional event. In the month of […]
What Baby Insurance I Bought For My Child
One of the strategies that the Heartland Couple adopted as first-time parents was division of labour. As simple as it sounds, it helps to minimise duplication of efforts and keep their sanity in check. As a counsellor, Heartland Girl naturally gravitated towards topics such as well-being and communication. Meanwhile, since Heartland Boy is passionate about […]
My HDB BTO renovation experience with an interior design company
When Heartland Boy’s supervisor at work asked him how his renovation experience was, he replied matter-of-factly, “No major issues so far and they handed over within the timeline as well”. Heartland Boy’s supervisor was surprised and commented that Heartland Boy was incredibly lucky. Indeed, luck could have played a part but Heartland Boy thought that […]
Boustead Projects Limited: Initiation Report
Boustead Projects Limited (‘BP’) is a leading industrial real estate solution provider listed on the SGX. It provides high-specifications industrial projects that are built to suit its clients’ needs on a turnkey basis. It is also the real estate business arm of mainboard-listed, engineering services group Boustead Singapore. By way of issuance of dividends in […]
