Maximize your money while traveling by following these four airline tips the next time you book a flight!
SHOP WITHOUT TAX
It’s always a blessing to acquire your favorite perfumes or purses without having to think about the tax attached to it. Try heading to the airport’s duty-free store to enjoy purchasing items without tax. Do this if you want to dispose your leftover foreign currency when traveling internationally.
Without a doubt, prices for certain goods vary by country and airport. This is why you must maximize your savings by doing a price comparison thru the Duty-Free Addict site!
EARN EXTRA MONEY
Many Singaporeans are not aware of the possibility of qualifying for compensation when experiencing flight delay. You read that right! There are certain situations that enable you to get some cash or other benefits. While weather delays or air traffic control issues will not get you any compensation, losing your luggage can get you some cash from the airline company.
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An app called AirHelp can track flight delays and uncover ways to get you compensation. It proclaims to give about US$700 to help both domestic and international passengers.
COMPARE ALL PRICES
When it comes to maximizing your dollar, it pays to shop around. The advancement of technology led to the development of helpful travel apps like Hipmunk.
Hipmunk compares deals on flights, hotels, and cars from several travel websites and airline companies. It gives you all the necessary information to get you started on your journey.
READ THE FINE PRINT
Before you embark on your relaxing holiday, take a few minutes to read the fine print attached on your airline ticket or vehicle rental contract. You will be glad you read any contract the travel industry lays out in front of you. For instance, an airline may not require to keep its flight schedule and you are still expected to check in on time. Read all the important details such as cancellation and refund policies.
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In most times, you are left with the “adhesion contract” whereby you cannot travel without clicking the “accept” button. Take it or leave it!
As much as we want to prepare delicious and healthy meals for our entire family, doing so can be a quite a chore!
This is why some of us opt to order in or to eat out. However, this can lead to an increased spending and to an unhealthy lifestyle. The solution is to find ways to save yourself money and time while prepping your meals. Start with these simple food hacks:
#1: EGGSPIRED
Equipped with a shopping list in one hand, I enjoy my weekly trips to the grocery. Egg is among the items that will always be present on the list. For many of us, it is difficult to tell whether a set of eggs is expired. When this happens, you either throw out edible eggs or take the risk of eating expired ones. Avoid these situations by following a simple trick:
Put your eggs in a bowl of water. The expired eggs will float and the fresh eggs will sink. Quickly grab the good eggs in the bottom of the bowl.
#2: POTATHROW
I love potatoes! Whether it be mashed or fried, potatoes can drive many people into frenzy! Say you want to fry potato wedges or mash some potatoes. It is best to spend as little time as possible in peeling each individual potato. Furthermore, you are only wasting money by peeling too much.
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So, take a sharp knife and gently run the blade around the circumference of the potato. You must break the skin without puncturing the potato. Repeat this step for each potato that you intend to cook. Place all the potatoes in a pot and add boiling water. After all these are fully boiled and drained, you may put the pot under cool water for a few seconds. This is the perfect time to gently remove the potato’s skin using your fingers. Watch as the skin slip right off as you save energy on a simple task.
#3: FREEZE-FULL
One of the kitchen tools that many of us often under-utilize is the freezer. Using the freezer efficiently to properly store your food will save you money, effort, and time. Keep this tip in mind – maintaining an empty or an almost empty freezer is a mistake! The freezer has to double its work to cool itself, which will lead to energy wastage. The coolness is retained better if the freezer a little more full.
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I am not saying that you must completely pile up items as that will restrict air circulation. Instead, you must replace what you use with new frozen food items. Practicing this cycle will ensure that your freezer is used to its fullest potential.
#4: MEATICULOUS
Meat gets ridiculously more expensive as time passes. By buying large amounts of meat when it is on sale can help you save money and time in the grocery store. You can either cook everything at the same time or store everything in the freezer into usable portions.
For instance, you may use ground beef for spaghetti sauce and chicken strips for salads. There will be no leftovers!
Are you drowning in yesteryear’s debt? You are probably pessimistic about your financial future. Eventually, all these bills may push you to your boiling point. When this happens, a fresh start is essential.
Start by being aware of the reasons why your pile of debt exists. Then, do the necessary actions to eliminate it.
YOU ARE ADDICTED TO SHOPPING
Whether you call it shopping addiction or retail therapy, you simply cannot control your spending habits. It is harmful to associate your power and confidence with material possessions. Acquiring a new designer purse may give you short-term happiness, but its price tag may bite you in the long run. At some point, your addiction may turn into financial piles of debt.
Furthermore, our society has a skewed view of what we can afford. For instance, it encourages you to purchase something as long as you can pay off the minimum amount (i.e., when purchasing a car). This mindset may take you to financial regret. You will end up spending more on a monthly or quarterly basis. Instead, do not buy things that you cannot pay for in cash.
YOUR PARTNER IS NOT ON-BOARD
Mixing finances with relationships is complex, especially if you do not see eye to eye. Differences in spending habits and financial beliefs may cause conflicts when not addressed. One of you may be fully committed to being debt-free and practical, while the other spends carelessly. To make this relationship work, you and your partner must come to terms.
In matrimony, it is solely not your money or “their” money. It is “our” money and “our” debts. You are on the same team. Please start acting like one! Plan how you will pay off each other’s debts per month.
YOU ARE UNWILLING TO SACRIFICE
One of the quickest ways to reduce debt is to cut down your expenses. If you are unwilling to sacrifice some of your wants, you will not be able to thrive. How could you possibly justify eating out four nights a week? Do you really need a cable and Netflix subscription?
When stuck in debt, you must be willing to make temporary and permanent lifestyle changes. Ask yourself on what you are willing to give up in order to build a better financial future. Or, you may start by eliminating temporary expenses.
YOU WANT TO KEEP UP WITH OTHERS
Sometimes, the social circles we expose ourselves into can dictate how we lead our lives. Constantly keeping up appearances or doing things for Instagram posting may be costly!
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Yes! Your friend just had a Euro trip with her boyfriend. However, that does not mean that you have to sacrifice your credit to do the same. Following the lifestyle of others may lead you to debt or bankruptcy. You know your financial limitations more than anyone else. Be your own critique when it comes to your spending habits.
For parents, finding the perfect weekend place to spend quality family time with your loved ones can be challenging. Sometimes, it can even turn into a headache. But finding a place to spend your weekends shouldn’t be hard. It should be easy, intuitive and inexpensive. Now, thanks to Qiren Organisation, you can get rid of those worries.
Having previously equipped its premise with an indoor play area, gym, library and cafe, Qiren Organisation continues to upgrade its premise with new kids-friendly facilities for families to enjoy.
Here are some interesting activities that you can look forward to with your family for the whole day. And the best part is that you don’t have to fork out a single cent. Isn’t that great news?
Start Your Morning With Healthy And Nutritious Snacks At Nestle’s Cereal Bar
Every parent knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is THE meal that kick-starts your kid’s metabolism for the day. It also gives your child the energy to last him/her throughout the day. Moreover, breakfast is the best opportunity for parents and kids to sit down together to spend quality time as a family. What better way to encourage the habit of eating breakfast than a cereal bar where kids get to design their own Nestle breakfast bowl?
From kids’ favourite Nestle’s Healthier Choice cereals such as KOKO KRUNCH, HONEY STARS, MILO Cereal Balls to other nutritious Adult options like Fitness Granola, you and your child will be spoilt for breakfast choices.
Note: This facility is available in both Qiren Organisation’s Tampines premise and Jurong East premise.
Be Dazzled By How AndSoForth Jr. Bring Stories To Life With Your Child
Breakfast is just the start of a whole day of fun for your child. After filling their tummies with the healthy and nutritious breakfast from Nestle, your child should get ready for a ball of a time. Why? Because an exciting storytelling adventure awaits your child.
Qiren Organisation has collaborated with ‘AndSoForth Jr.’ to bring storytelling to live at its premise on the weekends. After breakfast, your child can head to the library where engaging stories will be narrated. The stories include kids’ favourites like ‘The Three Little Pigs’, ‘Beauty And The Beast’ and ‘The Ugly Duckling’. During the storytelling session, he/she will be fully engaged with the actor/s, music and props for an exciting time.
Want to know what stories will be brought to life by AndSoForth Jr.? Simply follow Qiren Organisation on their Facebook page and stay tune to the story lineups.
Note: This activity is available in both Qiren Organisation’s Tampines premise and Jurong East premise. Please also note that the stories and date/time are subject to changes.
It’s Time To Enrich The Mind And Let Your Child’s Creativity Run Wild In The Lego Room
Creativity is the way of life where humans take two seemingly disparate ideas and connect them with a unique interpretation. The ability to think creatively has already been dubbed the skill to have in the 21st century. But the journey to nurture one’s creativity has to start from young through the right exposure.
One way to let your child’s creativity blossom and take shape is to let their creativity roam freely with Lego in Qiren Organisation’s newly minted Lego room at Qiren Organisation’s Jurong East premise. Besides the fun factor in assembling your child’s own Lego creation, Lego has been scientifically proven to make one smarter and aid in development of key skills. You can leave your child here for the rest of the afternoon and let their imagination run wild!
Note: This facility is available only in Qiren Organisation’s Jurong East premise.
Encourage Your Child’s Development While Having Fun At The Indoor Playground
Another addition to Qiren Organisation’s existing set of facilities is an indoor playground that is designed to encourage children’s play time. Recent years of research has shown that play is the key to physical, mental, intellectual and social well-being of children.
Having the right amount of play time can have a huge developmental impact on children to develop holistically. Even Albert Einstein once said, “Play is the highest form of research”. Play time also lets children build their motor skills, from jumping, balancing, landing, pushing to turning.
What better way to encourage play time with an indoor playground that lets your child play to their heart’s content, regardless whether it rains or shines?
Note: This facility is available in both Qiren Organisation’s Tampines premise and Jurong East premise.
Everyone Is Invited To Spend The Weekend Together At Qiren Organisation’s Premise
For a limited period of time, Qiren Organisation is pleased to invite everyone to visit them at their new facilities to check them out and enjoy them. It is also the chance for you to enjoy quality time with your family as you chill and relax.
From 7th September to 6th October 2019, the public will be given access to the new facilities. If your family is looking for a great place to spend your weekends, you wouldn’t want to miss this complimentary event. It will be a whole day of fun for you and your family. Simply download the People’s App to enjoy the facilities that are exclusive to registered members on the App.
P.S. Don’t forget to claim a complimentary drink during the open house after you have downloaded the Peoples App on your smartphone.
Tampines Office Address:
9 Tampines Grande
Level 2
S528735