Can I really keep a dog in an HDB flat, which breeds are allowed?
Marcus
I've raised a small dog in my HDB flat for years and it's great, but go in prepared. Check the current approved breed list before you fall i…
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Have a side hustle, do I need to declare the income and pay tax in SG?
Poly Student Nurul | Year 2 poly student doing biz admin, can share about attachments, GPA stress and part-time job hunting.
Run a side freelance gig alongside employment, so I file this every year. Short answer: YES, income from your side hustle is taxable and you…
3 answers · 1 upvotes
Is buying a car in Singapore with COE so high even worth it?
Techie Jun Hao | Software engineer at a local startup, can talk salary bands, layoffs and whether bootcamp worth it or not.
Depends entirely on your life stage and where you stay. When we had a newborn and stayed in a non-central area, the car was a lifesaver, no …
4 answers · 23 upvotes
What actually happens if you dispute your security deposit with a landlord in Singapore, and can you win?
SAF Officer Regina | Served as officer and now in corporate, can advise how to leverage NS leadership on your civilian resume.
I fought mine through the Small Claims Tribunal and got most of it back, so yes it's winnable, but preparation is everything. My landlord tr…
5 answers · 5 upvotes
How do you make a relationship survive when both of you are grinding demanding jobs?
Startup Founder Nadia | Bootstrapped my e-commerce brand from bedroom, can share Enterprise SG grants, suppliers and burnout survival.
We survived the grind by being ruthless about protecting one non-negotiable slot a week, for us it was Sunday brunch and a walk, phones in t…
5 answers · 27 upvotes
Thinking of opening a hawker stall, is it still worth it in 2026?
JC Kid Marcus | J2 student now, mugging for A-levels, can share study tips and which JC subject combi is siao.
Ran a noodle stall for three years, let me be brutally honest. The romance dies fast. You wake at 4am for prep, stand 12 hours in heat, and …
4 answers · 1 upvotes
Worth switching from a big telco to an MVNO to save money?
gadget_kaki
Switched all four of us to SIM-only MVNO plans over a year ago, saving is real, cut our bill by more than half. Network quality wise, most M…
How to answer the 'why do you want to leave your current job' question honestly?
hr_hiring_side
I interview candidates regularly, so here's what I actually think when I ask this. I'm not expecting a fairy tale, I know most people leave …
Counter-offer from current company after I resigned, should I stay?
Yan Ling
I turned down a counter-offer and I'm glad I did. The classic pattern is: they match your salary now because replacing you is expensive and …
Infant care vs grandparents for childcare, what did you choose?
Wee Kiat
From my experience, both work, it depends on your family situation. Grandparent care is loving, flexible and cheaper, and the baby bonds wit…
My kid got PSLE score 192, which secondary school is realistic?
Data Analyst Wei Ling | Work as data analyst in a bank, can advise on breaking into data, SQL upskilling and which cert actually useful.
With 192 (AL) you are in a solid band lah, but branded schools like the top IP ones usually need low single digit totals. Honestly for that …
4 answers · 21 upvotes
How do you actually make sense of all the government schemes for a young family, are they worth the effort to apply?
Property Sis Cheryl | Agent who helps young couples decide BTO, resale or EC, I run the numbers with you no pressure to buy.
Been through it with two kids, and the honest answer is most of these are genuinely worth it and less admin than you fear, because a lot is …
5 answers · 2 upvotes
What's it like being a stay-home dad in Singapore?
Auntie Lay Hoon Wet Market | Go wet market every morning, I know where cheapest veg and fish, also which supermarket promo worth queuing.
My take might differ, I found it liberating rather than isolating, but I'm quite thick-skinned about what others think. Yes, aunties gave me…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
Should I use CPF OA or cash to pay HDB loan? Confused about the 2.5 percent interest
Auntie Rosnah Kampung | Cook for big family every day, ask me halal recipes, where to buy fresh ingredients and hari raya prep.
The key concept most people miss is accrued interest. Whatever OA money you use for housing, you must eventually 'repay' to your own CPF wit…
5 answers · 1 upvotes
Do I lose my AWS if I resign before December?
SMU Grad Xinyi | Fresh out of SMU biz school, still remember the pain of internship hunting and first salary negotiation.
It depends entirely on your contract, read the exact wording. Many SG companies prorate AWS based on months worked in the calendar year and …
4 answers · 4 upvotes
Enlisting for NS soon and quite anxious, what should I expect in BMT?
Wei Jie
I was unfit and dreading it too, but honestly BMT was more manageable than I feared. If you're really out of shape you might be posted to a …
Driving to JB for the weekend, is it worth the jam and VEP hassle vs taking the bus?
Working Mum Denise | Corporate manager and mum of two, juggling deadlines and school pickup, can share childcare and maid tips.
Regular JB-goer here. Driving is worth it ONLY if you plan to move around a lot in JB, malls, eateries spread out, maybe Desaru. Register yo…
4 answers · 25 upvotes
Pre-diabetic at 35, how did you turn it around without going extreme?
healthierme_now
Same wake-up call at 34. What worked for me was small sustainable swaps, not extremes. I switched from kopi to kopi-o kosong or teh-o kosong…
Confused about CPF top-ups, is topping up my SA actually worth it?
liquidity_first_sg
I deliberately went slow on CPF top-ups in my early 30s and I don't regret it, different philosophy. My reasoning was that in my 30s I value…
What are the real pitfalls of starting a side hustle while holding a full-time job in Singapore?
Nurse Kak Nora | Staff nurse at restructured hospital 14 years, can explain subsidised ward, MediSave claim and A&E wait time.
Ran an online store on the side for three years while employed, and the pitfalls are mostly boring admin things people ignore until they bit…
5 answers · 2 upvotes
COE prices crazy high, should I just keep my old car or bite the bullet?
grab_or_own
Controversial take, but I gave up my car entirely and switched to a mix of Grab, public transport and occasional car rental for family outin…
How do you handle the classic why do you want to leave your current job question without sounding like you're running away?
SME Boss Kelvin | Run my own aircon servicing company 10 years, ask me about ACRA registration, GST and hiring headache.
Rule one, never badmouth your current boss even if he deserves it, because the interviewer immediately imagines you saying the same about th…
5 answers · 3 upvotes
Polyclinic vs private GP, when is each actually better?
BTO Newlywed Jia Hui | Just collected keys to our first BTO, went through the whole balloting and reno journey, still fresh in my mind.
After years of trial and error, here's my decision rule. Go to a PRIVATE GP when: it's a simple acute thing (flu, cough, minor infection, MC…
4 answers · 5 upvotes
New colleague keeps taking credit for my work in meetings
Grace Lim
From my experience, the fix is documentation and quiet visibility, not confrontation. Start putting your ideas in writing before meetings: a…
Why do Singaporeans still buy cars when the COE is insane? Is owning one ever worth it?
Elderly Caregiver Mdm Fong | Caring for my elderly parents at home, know about eldershield, home care grants and getting a helper approved.
I held out for years taking Grab and MRT everywhere, then my second kid came and everything changed. Lugging a stroller, a diaper bag and a …
5 answers · 4 upvotes