Receipts, sustainability & money in Singapore.
Practical notes on going paperless at the counter and managing money better — for the shops we work with and the people who use the app.
Receipts & Sustainability
NFC, digital and sustainable receipts — for merchants.
Are digital receipts valid for GST in Singapore?
Yes, if they carry the right details and are kept properly. What IRAS expects from merchants going paperless.
E-receipts in Singapore: what they are and who is using them
An e-receipt, an emailed PDF and a photo of a slip are three different things. What merchants need to keep, too.
Are thermal receipts recyclable? The real cost of paper receipts
Short answer: usually not. Here's what's actually on that little slip — and the cleaner alternative.
What are NFC digital receipts — and why Singapore shops are switching
Tap to receive, no app, no paper. Here's how NFC digital receipts work and why they beat photographing receipts.
Money & Budgeting in Singapore
Expense tracking and personal finance, the Singapore way.
What is SGFinDex? A simple guide for Singapore
Your bank, CPF, HDB and IRAS data in one view through Singpass. What it shows, and the one thing it doesn't.
Seedly’s expense tracker is gone — what Singapore users can switch to
The app shut down and the tracking data was deleted. What happened, and how to choose a replacement.
The best expense tracker apps in Singapore (2026)
What to actually look for in a Singapore expense tracker — local support, receipt capture, and budgeting that fits how you spend.
How to manage your money in Singapore: a simple budgeting guide
A no-nonsense framework for budgeting in Singapore — including where CPF fits and how to track spending without the busywork.