Lifestyle

Traditionally, Singaporeans’ life goals and ambitions were typified by the ‘5Cs’ – Cash, Credit Card, Country Club, Condominium and Car. But, is this material-centric concept still relevant in this modern society? Well, according to an independent research conducted by Tigerhall, the answer is a solid ‘No’. In fact, the traditional 5Cs mentality has given way to a new definition of …

Fun fact: Did you know that sleep deprivation was a factor in some of the biggest disasters in world history? Case in point, the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the 1986 nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, and the 1989 massive Exxon Valdez oil spill, among many other recent catastrophes. A recent survey from dayzz highlighted how poor sleep habits …

Earlier today (25 July), travel agency Brand Expedia released the findings from its 2018 Vacation Deprivation® Study, which shows that vacation deprivation is on the rise among full-time workers in Singapore and across the globe. Nearly nine in 10 (88%) of Singaporean employees felt that they deserve more annual leave in 2018, with nearly eight in 10 (77%) willing to …

by ValueChampion There have been about a dozen residential fires due to PMDs already thus far in 2019. But do they really pose such a big risk to our safety, especially compared to other causes of fire accidents? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out. News of residential fires caused by personal mobility devices (PMDs) has been making rounds lately, with …

by ValueChampion What are the cheapest destinations to fly to if you want to get away for Singapore National Day & Hari Raya Haji long weekend? We explore below. With National Day and Hari Raya Haji landing on Friday, August 9th and Sunday, August 11th respectively, Singaporeans will get the chance for a 4-day-long holiday. So while some people may want …

by ValueChampion Cardiovascular disease symptoms may not always be obvious, but they can become an expensive chronic medical issue. Find out what you should do to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most common maladies affecting Singaporeans. It’s also one of the most deadly, with a third of all deaths being attributed to …

by ValueChampion While finding a stand-out baby shower gift can be challenging, there are a few creative options that will both surprise the mom-to-be and also reward the giver. From onesies to pink or blue cupcakes, baby shower gifts may be cute but are often predictable. Even more, guests at a gathering without a registry may end up buying duplicates (and …

by ValueChampion Travel insurance is a popular purchase for a lot of vacationers. But given that travellers have different preferences and habits, it can be difficult to navigate all of the available offerings. In this article, we explore whether you will benefit most from an annual travel policy or a single trip policy. With so many travel trends taking Singaporeans by …

Petrol price is dependent on various different factors such as crude oil prices on the international markets or taxes and margins established by petrol stations’ owners. In fact, the value of 1 litre of petrol at the retail point of sale may change overnight, and even by the hour in some countries. Now, with the petrol prices constantly being a …

by ValueChampion We interviewed the man behind the travel blog “A Girl and Bald Traveller” to get inspiration on where to go on your next holiday and find out how he can travel extensively while staying within his budget. To many, travelling the world may seem like a pipe dream. Whether it’s due to a tight budget or a very busy …