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6 black dresses under $56 to have in your wardrobe because ‘little black dresses’ never go out of style

We all know that fashion changes fast, but one piece has stood the test of time: the little black dress.

And that’s why we think it’s a must-have for any wardrobe!

Whether you want to survive a day at the office or strut down the streets in town, these black dresses under $56 can take you to places

Grace Sleeveless Linen Babydoll Dress with Pockets

Price: $38.90

First up, we have perfection in babydoll dress form, a linen number that’s casual chic, combining a free-flowing fit with details like a smocked back and adjustable straps.

There are also side pockets—because what’s a day dress without somewhere to tuck your essentials?

Made using an airy linen blend with an inner lining for coverage.

Throw it over a cardi and you can head out the door in 60 seconds flat.

Cynthia Padded Cap Sleeve Dress (Black)

Price: $43.90

Polished and practical, this little black dress strikes a balance with a curve-complementing silhouette.

It features an A-line cut, round neckline, and cap sleeves.

It also has a concealed back zipper, while removable padding offers customizable coverage.

Made using a polyester/rayon blend with a slight stretch, this dress molds to your body without sacrificing comfort.

Plus, its low-maintenance fabric stays crisp all day, from morning meetings at the office to evening cocktails at the bar.

Jules Puffy Sleeves Babydoll Dress in Black

Price: $51.50

Stand out with puffy sleeves and a babydoll silhouette in this The Velvet Dolls’ dress made of a cotton blend.

This number is fully lined so it skims your figure without clinging.

A concealed back zip keeps things sleek, while elasticized armbands give those puffy sleeves their shape and volume.

Comes with functional side pockets, this dress is a piece you can wear now and later.

Prism Pleated Crochet Midi Dress In Black

Price: $53.90

This fit and flare midi dress in a classic black polyester blend has a sweetheart neckline adorned with crochet trim, an adjustable self-tie ribbon, and a pleated bottom.

The stretchy smocked back allows for movement while you strut your stuff, and the fully-lined fabric keeps things demure.

Two side pockets add a practical touch.

Nareen Cap Sleeve Dropwaist Dress

Price: $54

A versatile weekend fashion warrior, this cap-sleeved dress features a loose dropwaist detail and lightweight tencel cotton blend fabric for all-day comfort.

It also has underarm panels to conceal bra bulge and invisible side pockets for stashing essentials.

A fully lined piece you can wear to brunch with sneakers.

Editor’s note: This is a backorder design with an estimated arrival date in July 2025.

Georgette Mesh Midi Dress

Price: $55.90

Last but not least, we have this Georgette Mesh Midi Dress with a mesh overlay that floats over its silhouette, creating a play of sheer and sultry.

Figure-sculpting ruched accents flow across the bodice, while a concealed back zip offers a neat finish.

Comes with removable padding that lets you customize the coverage and is made from a polyester blend with cotton-polyester lining.

How Economics Tuition Is Equipping Young Singaporeans to Make Smarter Financial Decisions—from Investments to Loans

In a nation where prudent financial management is a cultural norm, the need to understand economics is not just academic—it’s practical. From budgeting their first paycheck to evaluating the costs of higher education, young Singaporeans today are expected to make more complex financial decisions than ever before. The stakes are high: rising living costs, volatile markets, and evolving job prospects all demand a generation that is not only money-savvy but economically literate. And increasingly, that literacy is being cultivated long before university or adulthood.

Economics Tuition: The Foundation for Financial Intelligence

The demand for economics tuition in Singapore has surged in recent years—not merely due to the academic pressure of national exams, but because parents and students alike are recognising its broader life applications. Unlike subjects that may remain theoretical unless pursued in higher educecation, economics seeps into daily life: from how much you save each month, to understanding interest rates on a student loan, to grasping the impact of inflation on your purchasing power.

Programs such as JC Economics tuition (A Level) are particularly popular among students preparing for their GCE A-Level examinations, offering structured approaches to mastering market structures, government policies, and global economic trends. These classes don’t just teach exam techniques; they equip students with a framework to think critically about real-world issues like income inequality or fiscal policy. In doing so, they provide a springboard into the adult world of credit scores, investment portfolios, and compound interest.

Similarly, students enrolled in international schools benefit from specialised sessions with an IB Economics tutor, who helps them dissect complex global scenarios and macroeconomic indicators—skills that are equally applicable when weighing up a mortgage or deciding between fixed and floating interest rates.

Building a Generation of Smart Investors

In an age of TikTok financial influencers and viral “get rich quick” schemes, it’s easy for teenagers and young adults to be swayed by noise rather than knowledge. One of the unsung benefits of economics tuition is how it serves as a filter—arming students with the tools to analyse investment opportunities objectively and to separate hype from substance.

Students exposed to concepts such as opportunity cost, risk-return trade-offs, and marginal analysis early on are better equipped to make sensible investment decisions when they come of age. Instead of blindly following trends, they learn to evaluate assets like stocks, ETFs, and even cryptocurrency through an economics lens. They understand how inflation erodes purchasing power, why diversification matters, and what interest rates really signal about an economy’s health.

Policy Literacy: Creating Active Citizens, Not Just Savvy Spenders

Beyond personal financial decisions, economics tuition helps nurture informed citizens who understand and engage with public policy. Whether it’s evaluating CPF reforms, analysing GST hikes, or debating housing subsidies, young people who understand economics are more likely to participate in national discourse.

Rather than relying on hearsay or emotionally charged social media debates, these individuals are equipped to critically assess government policies and propose solutions. This ability is essential in a country like Singapore, where social and economic planning is deeply interwoven, and citizen buy-in is critical for long-term success.

Conclusion: From Classroom to Capital Management

What was once seen merely as a subject for future bankers and economists is now emerging as an essential toolkit for life. Economics tuition in Singapore is no longer just about getting an A; it’s about creating adults who can make smart, strategic, and socially responsible financial choices. Whether through JC Economics tuition (A Level) or with the help of an IB Economics tutor, students are learning to invest wisely, borrow cautiously, and think critically about public policies.

50+ new Korean convenience store foodstuffs in May 2025 to buy & try from GS25 because Singapore don’t have

Can’t believe we’re nearing the end of May?

We can’t believe it either!

Time flies, and it’s time for our Korean convenience store foodstuffs post again, this time with the latest launches from GS25.

Take a look! ‍

#1a: Honey Tangerine Bingsu (Shaved Ice) (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.63 SGD)

#1b: Injeolmi Parfait (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.26 SGD)

#2a: Iced Mocha Gold Latte (L) (2,900 KRW; approx. 2.70 SGD)

#2b: Blueberry Mozzimon (3,400 KRW; approx. 3.17 SGD)

#3a: Yuja Macarons (3,600 KRW; approx. 3.35 SGD)

#3b: Cream Cheese Cream Bun (3,700 KRW; approx. 3.45 SGD)

#4a: Milk Tea-Flavored Jelly (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#4b: Fruit Juice Filling Chewy Candy (1,500 KRW; approx. 1.40 SGD)

#5a: Deep Garlic-Flavored Tonkotsu Ramen (Big Cup) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.86 SGD)

#5b: Haidilao’s ‘Haek’ Mala Vermicelli (3,200 KRW; approx. 2.98 SGD)

#6a: Mexican Marinated Chicken Fried Noodles (2,400 KRW; approx. 2.24 SGD)

#6b: Mexican Original Chicken Sauce (6,500 KRW; approx. 6.06 SGD)

#7a: Tonkatsu Triangle Kimbap (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#7b: Japanese-Style Tonkatsu Triangle Kimbap (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#8a: Gold Cake (Lemon Rich Butter) (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.19 SGD)

#8b: Plain & Choco Crepe (5,980 KRW; approx. 5.57 SGD)

#9a: Chunsik Melon Milk (1,850 KRW; approx. 1.72 SGD)

#9b: Sweet Drumstick Jelly (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.33 SGD)

#10a: Coconut Smoothie (2,500 KRW; approx. 2.33 SGD)

#10b: Low Sugar Milk Shake (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.80 SGD)

#11a: ‘Heavenly Ever After’ Perilla Seeds Sujebi (Hand-Pulled Dough Soup) (3,900 KRW; approx. 3.63 SGD)

#11b: Rich Soybean Broth (3,700 KRW; approx. 3.45 SGD)

#12a: Mexican Chicken (Honey Butter) (6,900 KRW; approx. 6.43 SGD)

#12b: Mexican Chicken (Marinated Garlic) (6,900 KRW; approx. 6.43 SGD)

#13a: Omelette Ham + Fried Fish Meal Box (5,200 KRW; approx. 4.85 SGD)

#13b: Brussels Fries Hash Chicken Burger (4,200 KRW; approx. 3.91 SGD)

#14a: Milk Cream Mochi Roll (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.54 SGD)

#14b: Panda Cake (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.86 SGD)

#15a: Ice Brulee (Vanilla) (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.19 SGD)

#15b: Mixable Cake (Injeolmi Red Bean Bingsu Flavor) (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.26 SGD)

#16a: WADE x FRGMT Water (2,200 KRW; approx. 2.05 SGD)

#16b: 4D Blocks Fruity Gummies (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.86 SGD)

#17a: ‘Heavenly Ever After’ ‘Right! That’s the flavor!’ Ramen (Big Cup) (1,800 KRW; approx. 1.68 SGD)

#17b: ‘Heavenly Ever After’ River Snails Fermented Bean Paste Rice (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.50 SGD)

#18a: Fried Chicken Skin (Original / Sriracha Sauce) (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.50 SGD)

#18b: Fried Prawn Heads (Double Cheese) (5,900 KRW; approx. 5.50 SGD)

#19a: Crazy Spicy Kimchi (15,900 KRW; approx. 14.82 SGD)

#19b: Instant Rabokki (1,700 KRW; approx. 1.58 SGD)

#20a: Hamburg Steak, Fried Fish & Kimbap Meal Box (4,200 KRW; approx. 3.91 SGD)

#20b: Cup Veggie (Cabbage) (3,000 KRW; approx. 2.80 SGD)

#21a: Melon Bun (1,900 KRW; approx. 1.77 SGD)

#21b: Pablo Custard Cookie-Syu / Cream Cheese Cookie-Syu (3,300 KRW; approx. 3.08 SGD)

#22a: Coffee Cream Mochi Roll (3,800 KRW; approx. 3.55 SGD)

#22b: Milk Cream Bun (2,700 KRW; approx. 2.52 SGD)

#23a: Takoyaki (6 Pcs) (1,980 KRW; approx. 1.85 SGD)

#23b: Japanese-Style Hamburg Curry & Rice (5,700 KRW; approx. 5.32 SGD)

#24a: Cheese Omelette Ham Kimbap (3,500 KRW; approx. 3.27 SGD)

#24b: Omelette Ham Hotdog (2,800 KRW; approx. 2.61 SGD)

#25a: Ice Brulee Chocolate (4,500 KRW; approx. 4.20 SGD)

#25b: Stitch’s Jelly (Soda Flavor) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.87 SGD)

#26a: Refreshing Cold Udon (4,300 KRW; approx. 4.01 SGD)

#26b: Low Sugar ‘Pig Bar’ (Ice Cream) (2,000 KRW; approx. 1.87 SGD)

All image credits to GS25.

Price conversion from KRW to SGD is accurate at the time of writing.

Why Perseverance Matters in Your Career & Life

Giving up? It’s tempting. Trust me, nobody’s immune. Failure stings! Although we know setbacks happen to everyone, when it hits us, it still feels like a shock.

We hear “never give up” everywhere, from motivational talks to social media quotes, but it’s more than just a cliché. In today’s fast-paced world, especially in Singapore’s competitive work culture, this mindset is crucial. Because success? It rarely happens overnight. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Take it from me. I started chasing my MA degree back in 2021. What a rollercoaster. I didn’t just breeze through it. I actually failed my thesis the first time. Ouch. But quitting? Not an option. I realized that if I wanted better results, I had to push harder, learn from mistakes, and keep going. Failure is part of the journey, not the end. No matter how talented or hardworking you are, setbacks will come. What defines you is how you bounce back. The folks who keep trying, even when the going gets tough, are the ones who eventually win.

And you don’t have to do it alone. For me, my husband and family’s support made all the difference during those late-night study sessions. If you’re chasing a tough goal, find someone who shares your passion because it helps keep you going when motivation dips.

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Need some practical tips to keep your perseverance on point? Try these:

1. Dedicate a fixed amount of time every day to work on your goal, whether it’s studying, practicing, or hustling. Consistency is king.

2. Think of people who inspire you. Their stories can fuel your own drive.

3. Treat yourself. Reward your persistence with something simple, like your favorite ice cream or a Netflix episode.

4. Create a vision board. Put up images or quotes representing your dream where you see them daily. It keeps your eyes on the prize.

5. To keep you inspired, here are some timeless quotes to carry with you:

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow.”
Mary Anne Radmacher

“It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.”
Albert Einstein

“Ask yourself this question: Will this matter a year from now?”
Richard Carlson

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Robert Collier

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.”
Confucius

“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald

So, the next time you’re ready to throw in the towel, remember, the difference between where you are and where you want to be is often just one more try.

Sources: 1,2, & 3

6 nicely rated accommodations in New Delhi, India, to book a stay in 2025

It’s time for a new destination in India!

And in this article, we’ve handpicked some nicely rated accommodations in New Delhi so you can have a restful stay when you visit.

India Gate, Red Fort, and more top sights are waiting, so hurry with your bookings

The Leela Palace New Delhi

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (2.3K+ reviews)

The Leela Palace New Delhi reigns as a 5-star stunner 30 minutes from the airport and 450 m from Delhi Safdarjung train station.

But you may never want to leave the palace-esque property, with its grand rooms and suites, some boasting balconies and private pools fit for maharajahs and maharanis

Families will be glad to know that kids 11 and under will stay free if using existing bedding.

The Imperial Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (2.2K+ reviews)

In the heart of New Delhi lies Imperial Hotel, a 5-star hotel just a 35-minute drive from the airport.

Whether you choose a twin/king room or a more spacious suite, the furnishings and service will ensure pampering worthy of royalty.

We also like how there’s an enormous outdoor pool on-site.

No wonder Agoda travelers have voted it a top choice in 2024.

Trident Gurgaon Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (1.8K+ reviews)

Just 12 km from the airport, Trident Gurgaon Hotel is also a short 25-minute ride from Fun N Food WaterPark.

After a packed day outdoors, retreat to digs ranging from deluxe and superior rooms to luxurious executive and presidential suites.

Breakfast charge is only about 13 SGD (if not already included in your room booking).

The Oberoi Hotel Gurgaon

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (900+ reviews)

The Oberoi Hotel Gurgaon treats you to 5-star indulgence from the moment you arrive.

Sited alongside the Trident Gurgaon Hotel and just 4 km from AMBIENCE MALL, this property couldn’t be better situated.

A range of accommodations, from deluxe/premier rooms to luxury/residential suites, provides the respite you need based on your budget.

There’s also a fitness center and spa on site for you to prioritize wellness.

The Oberoi New Delhi

Agoda Rating: 9.4 (900+ reviews)

This 5-star splendor, The Oberoi New Delhi, shares grounds with the Delhi Golf Club, surrounding you in greenery while keeping you a 10-minute drive from the National Zoological Park.

It’s also just 35 minutes from the airport.

Whether it’s a deluxe/premier room you need or one of those suites, there are options for everyone.

Maidens Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.3 (2.8K+ reviews)

Last but not least, we have this 5-star property that has reigned over Delhi’s streets since 1903, holding more than a century of Indian heritage and history.

Yet its rooms and suites couple old-world vibes with luxury.

Opt for the roomy suites with separate living rooms or go for their deluxe/premier accommodations.

No matter which space you go to, an experience awaits 6 km from the Red Fort.

It’s also approx. a 45-minute drive from the airport.

Economics Tuition: The Foundation for Financial Intelligence

Building a Generation of Smart Investors

Policy Literacy: Creating Active Citizens, Not Just Savvy Spenders

Conclusion: From Classroom to Capital Management

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