Daily Briefing: Hands-free payments for public transport; How an endowment plan works in Singapore

And here are newbie programming courses in Singapore.

Oh how we have progressed. From ticket stubs to flimsy bus cards to the tap-and-go efficiency of the EZ-Link card, it does seem like we’re moving towards a hands-free system when it comes to paying our bus and train fares. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has called for a Request For Information (RFI) exercise to seek the wider opinion on truly hands-free payment systems: Walk In Walk Out or a Be In Be Out System (bad names, we know). Read more here.

Endowment plans are a common type of insurance marketed and sold by financial advisors. Some of our recent articles have discussed these policies. Previously, we also wrote an article about why Singaporeans can consider using the Singapore Savings Bonds rather putting money in an endowment plan for long-term savings. Find out more here.

While online courses are convenient and fun, it lacks the social element and peer motivation that powers a learner to the end. In other words: you’re more likely to give up. In Singapore, there are several options if you’re looking to learn programming in a classroom setting. Here’s a list of places that offer such courses. Read more here.