I Went Over Budget Last Month!? And Why It’s OK
At the end of last month, I was keying in the last bit of expenses into my spending tracker app. In a slow motion sort of feeling I saw my […]
Spending
What’s the Cost of Raising a Child in Brunei? 2
So you got the candlelit dinner and music planned out for the missus. Everything goes well and one thing leads to another. The next morning you wake up, go about […]
Ang Pao – Thoughts From Receiver to Becoming a Giver
First of all, Happy Chinese New Year to all my readers who celebrate! 16th February 2018 brings forth the Year of the Dog; ushering qualities such as loyalty and intelligence. […]
Cheap Dating Ideas for Couples in Brunei
With Valentine’s day a week from now, many couples are looking for activities to do together in Brunei. While not widely celebrated in Brunei, I believe people are generally looking […]
Cheap Wedding Ideas: How Frugal Will You Go?
Weddings are never known for being small events; nor are they cheap. Whenever there’s a wedding worth talking about that’s not celebrity calibre, it’s usually about how expensive it was, […]
Credit Cards – Tips for Effective Use
Ah, credit cards. The symbol of wealth in movies, freedom in shopping and bringer of unimaginable debt. Exaggerations aside, credit cards are excellent financial tools if used correctly. There are […]
7 Ways to Burn Your Money during Celebrations 2
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all our Muslim readers! It is indeed a time for celebration for many who have once again gone through the fasting month of Ramadhan. Now […]
Financing a Car You Deserve in Brunei
I have mentioned before that one of the reasons Bruneians go into debt is because of financing a car. Living in Brunei, a car is probably an absolute necessity due […]
5 Elements of the Art of Haggling
In my previous post about saving money while traveling, readers wanted to know more about haggling. Not only is it a good way to get a bargain, it’s quite fun and pretty simple […]