Property values in Singapore have surged by more than 80% over the past decade, driven by limited land supply, robust demand, and strategic government planning. With this upward trend, more investors are turning their attention to mega developments like Thomson View, which promise not only lifestyle perks but also serious potential for long-term wealth. One such project gaining traction is Thomson View enbloc. Backed by its prime location and extensive redevelopment plans, early interest has […]
Here is a helpful list of items you might want to include in your July budget! The post IS YOUR JULY BUDGET READY? appeared first on a life on a dime.
Here’s a fact: crypto traders will most certainly encounter stablecoins like USDT and USDC when dealing with cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins like USDT are known to match the value of the US dollar one-to-one, making them a useful transitional bridge between fiat currency like SGD and popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Moreover, holding USDT also helps stabilize a crypto portfolio as its daily swings are much less volatile than those of non-fiat-based cryptocurrencies. It’s popular for […]
Flight (SQ) $400 Food around <$50 per pax Hotel around $100 per night Data: Covered under Simba Cebu had been on my radar for a while and I am glad I could finally try authentic Filipino cuisine. — rich, bold, and full of flavor. Every dish felt deeply satisfying. Even the dishes in a Western restaurant were outstanding. Our first meal was at Bell+Amadeus. We had scallops, wild mushroom soup, chicken confit on creamy polenta, […]
On my second trip to Japan, I want to explore lesser-visited cities (avoid tourist hotspots) It is budget friendly since I optimize my spending where possible. It was a good 9-day adventure across five cities using the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass — tiring, intense but worth every moment. 💸 Budget Breakdown Here’s how much I spent: ✈️ Flights: Business class (overnight), Economy for return — ~$400 🏨 Hotels: Averaged ~$100/night in smaller cities; Osaka cost […]
We visited the Tulsa Zoo once when our son was just a baby, and for the next seven years I said I wanted to take the kids again. We finally made the trip; a three day frugal-ish Mother’s Day weekend in Tulsa, OK. Here’s what we were able to pack in for just under $700. Frugal-ish mother’s day weekend: air … The post A FRUGAL-ISH MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND IN TULSA, OK appeared first on a life on a dime.
“Stop wasting your money on paying rent” is likely a phrase you’ve heard often. After all, the common version of the American dream consists of owning a home. But is renting really all that bad? No, and sometimes it’s actually better than buying your own home. Yes, it’s true! In some cases, and for some families it’s smarter to rent than to buy. However, that’s not the advice we often hear. I was personally suckered into […]