Ah, the air miles credit card. Clearly the most glamorous of all credit cards. Every time you use one, you’re reinforcing your image as a globetrotting, wanderlusting, jet-setter. But more importantly,...

There are a few things certain in life: death, taxes, and MRT delays. Oh, and making CPF contributions, of course. But have you ever wondered what happens to all the...

Just when you think you’ve compared insurance products thoroughly and found the absolute best one for your needs, you scroll down and realise that there are these things called “riders”...

This year, HDB is set to launch 19,600 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats. That includes 3,800 units—almost 20% of them—with waiting times of under 3 years! It’s going to be an exciting year...

For some families, the person who really runs the household is a domestic helper. Without her, dishes would go unwashed, toilets would start to stink and kids would run amok with...

Just about every Singaporean knows about the importance of health screenings. After all, catching a serious ailment too late could mean huge medical bills or, worse, death. But how much...

The Chinese New Year (CNY) madness is upon us once again. ‘Tis the time of the year when Singaporeans—aunties and millennials alike—jostle with crowds and queue long hours for “branded”...

If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you...

There are many ways to fake it if you want to look rich in Singapore. You could buy a nice car and then moonlight as a Grab driver to pay...

The big gym chains in Singapore have a reputation for being rather…how do we put this nicely… predatory. Not only will you be hounded to no end to sign up...

So you’ve wrapped your Secret Santa gifts, decorated the Christmas tree, and soaked in the Yuletide atmosphere around the island. Now, what’s next? Yep, it’s time to put your exercise and...

Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ang baos (red packets) are purely a gift from the heart. In Singapore,...

Not a lot of people like to think about dying, let alone plan for your death. But that’s exactly what estate planning is. It might seem morbid to make preparations...

We all know that stashing your savings away in a run-of-the-mill POSB savings account is a waste due to dismal interest rates. High-interest savings accounts (like the UOB One, DBS Multiplier...

Note: As of 5 December 2022, the Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card was renamed to the Simply Cash Credit Card along with a card redesign.  The premise of the...

You’ve achieved your squad goals and couple goals, but what about your financial goals? They might be less exciting, but they’re just as important to have—especially in Singapore. Things like...

Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall-below fees on their savings accounts to force people to keep more money with them, and at the same...

Need money for your flat or condo downpayment? Perhaps you have big renovation plans or you’ve had a bit of an emergency that requires a large amount of cash in...

We asked, and they finally heard. As of Jul 2024, YouTrip has finally added the feature of allowing you to withdraw money from your YouTrip account back into your bank...

Thinking about where to park your hard-earned cash in Singapore? You’re looking in the right place. Living in one of the world’s most expensive cities isn’t easy on the wallet....

When you hear the word “investment”, what comes to mind? We’re guessing traditional instruments like stocks, real estate or bonds. But what about luxury watches? Luxury watches are more than...

If you believe that marriage means two become one, then you might subscribe to the belief that a married couple’s bank accounts also need to merge. While there are advantages...

Preparing for an overseas holiday usually involves a trip to the money changer at Mustafa or Change Alley in hopes of getting the best exchange rates, and then fearfully rushing...

Nobody teaches you how to “adult”, least of all your teachers at school. Whether you scored As or Ds, you’ll be just as lost as everyone else when you wade...

Home isn’t just where the heart is. In Singapore, home is also where the money is. Many people pour all their money into their properties, signing up for massive loans...