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The Perks of Singapore PR
PR (Permanent Resident) is a status in Singapore where you can obtain many rights and benefits entitled only to full citizens. Every year, there are thousands of foreigners applying for this status. An application for permanent residency will take you about 3-6 months to process.
You have greater chances of acceptance if you prove that you are an asset in the economy (based on qualification, work experience and professional skills). So what are the perks of Singapore PR? Here’s an overview:
Right to Abode. You and your family are allowed to reside in Singapore without being restricted by visa. You can now travel freely in and out of the country. You are fully entitled to own a home in the country, although you are still not allowed to buy second hand units or HDB flats.
Similar Status to the Family. You can bring your family with you in Singapore. Your husband/wife and children below 21 will enjoy the same status like yours. But for your immigrant parents, they will only enjoy long stay visas.
Schools. Your children are given the chance to enrol in any state sponsored schools of your choice.
Switch Jobs Easily. Switching jobs are not easy in Singapore because you need to re-apply for a permit to work. If you are a PR, you can switch jobs easily without thinking of re-applications.
Member of the Central Provident Fund. PRs who have jobs are compelled to become a member of the Central Provident Fund. CPF requires you and your employer to contribute an amount each month for your pension.
Of course PR status entails some obligations too. The government requires your son(s) to enlist or register in the national service once they reach 16 years of age. They are required to serve until they are 18. Each year, they should enter compulsory national service.
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A Guide to Home Building
If you are renting or leasing a place, it is time to think about having your own place. It is a different feeling if you are living in your house with your name on it. The sense of security is the best feeling. Indeed building a home is hard especially if you have to start from scratch but there are many people and ideas that you can work with to make your dream home your actual home.
Starting a home begins long before you pour the foundation. Just make sure you are ready for the demands and the pressure it will bring. You can consider this as your guide:
Determine your budget
It is important that you determine your budget first. You should think how much you can afford. You should determine if you need a loan or a mortgage. A small home is cheaper of course. If you want a bigger one, carefully go through your finances. Make sure that you will not drain your savings or resources.
Pick your lot
Before choosing floor plans and pouring the foundation, it is imperative to look for lots. Lots are either cheap or expensive depending on the location. You should investigate things like the accessibility, water supply, soil condition and the drainage.
Gather your team
You cannot do everything alone. You need a team that can help you until the last day. You need a pool of people with expertise in home building like surveyor, excavator, architect, engineer, home designer and builders. If you reach this point, the first thing that you should do is contact your contractor. Discuss the contract.
Choose your plan
You can ask for a custom made plan which will require the services of an architect. If you don’t have this luxury, builders have catalogues that you can choose from. Of course they will just modify the rooms so that it can meet your needs.
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Underarm Whitening
Women specifically are conscious about their underarms. Shaving, plucking and using of products that contain irritants like body soap, detergents and deodorants are some of the causes of dark underarms. As much as possible we want to avoid this because it can affect our choice of clothes.
We just want to wear everything that’s nice. Underarm whitening is possible if we are serious about it. We can ask for professional help but before that, we can begin by considering home remedies. They are cheaper and convenient.
Lemon Juice
Believe it or not lemon juice is an effective whitening and bleaching agent. Slice the lemon, take a part then rub it to your armpits and let it be for thirty minutes. After thirty minutes, wash it with mild soap. You can use it every night before you go to sleep. Watch out for allergies because if you are suffering from lemon allergies, this remedy is not for you. Lemon juice can dry the skin so it is better to add moisturizing oils like Vitamin E oil and Mineral oil.
Alum Powder
Aside from underarm whitening, this powder can also control sweat and perspiration. It is safe if we apply it regularly but still we have watch out if we have allergic reactions. Alum powder can be applied after taking a bath. We should leave it for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse it with soap.
Honey + Lemon Juice + Alum Powder
Combine a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of alum powder. After combining it, you can start applying it. It is soothing and smells good but it is kind of sticky. Before taking a bath, apply the mixture and wait for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse it with warm water.
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Starting Out an Online Business
It is a fact that there are apprehensions in the minds of readers about the ability to make decent money through an online business, no matter how convincing an idea may appear to them. This is especially true for those who are already doing a job or a business as they have a steady income stream that they are fearful of losing out when they are totally on their own when they finally start a business online. On top of business fructifying later some time, there is the usual gestation period during which the business owner has to invest money from his own pocket.
In a tiny country like Singapore alone there are today hundreds of entrepreneurs and this number includes many working from home moms. This fact is enough to convince those who are thinking along the lines of starting out on an online business. But with enough information, anyone can earn money through a daily deal site. This is especially pertinent for a small country such as Singapore when a person can get a website made and start sitting from anywhere in the world.
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Easier Way to Look for Cheap Products and Bargains
As compared before, looking out for the best, but inexpensive products is definitely a tiring matter. You should hop from a certain place to another for you to find the best one suitable for your lifestyle. But these days, shopping in Singapore can be as easy as sitting comfortably in front of the computer and that’s that. You can now compare different products in just few clicks time. Most people actually found this one an alluring one, not to mention that it really helps them out finding a good product that they need and be able to save up a good amount of money.
Moreover, lifestyle shopping comparison websites in Singapore are simply your lifeline when you are looking for products being sold on lower prices and will keep you updated about different services and products. Comparison websites will also serve as your host of different options for various customers. If you are somewhat a constant visitor in any sort of website offering lifestyle shopping comparison sites making your shopping totally enjoyable and hassle-free. This shopping strategy of this type is popular not only in Singapore, but in the UK market as well. Different popular websites could even offer more than those offering price comparisons on different items.
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Some Facts about Business in Singapore
Whether big, developed, and rich countries like the US, Canada, France, Germany, UK etc like it or not, they have to live with the fact that there is a tiny island country in Asia Pacific in the southern tip of Malay that shares the podium with them. Yes, I am talking about Singapore, a group of 63 islands near the tip of Malay Peninsula, a city state that is today giving much advanced and industrialized nations a run for their money when it comes to being an international hub for trade and commerce. Its strategic location making it a natural sea port and a hub which opens the doors to most of the countries of the world makes Singapore a very alluring destination for the entrepreneurs of the world.
Singapore has come a long way since its independence. Who would have thought this tiny city state, which once declared independence from the British Commonwealth and joined the Malaysian confederation in 1960’s, would be disillusioned by the oppressive policies of Malaysia, and that Malaysia itself would expel Singapore from being its territory. The rest is history as they say with Singapore developing at an unbelievable pace thereafter, aligning itself in the line of industrialized nations of the world taking advantage of its strategic location in Asia Pacific. The rest was taken care of by the authorities as they developed the infrastructure at a frenzied pace.