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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Good news, folks—in addition to the $500 in CDC (Community Development Council) vouchers we received in Jan 2024, we’re getting another $300 in CDC vouchers this Jun 2024. That’s a...

Uh oh. We have another nerf. The HSBC Revolution Card has been a favourite among Singapore credit card users for letting you earn HSBC rewards points for online and contactless...

Everyone experiences bad luck now and then. Like when you don’t strike Toto, the MRT breaks down, or your HDB block didn’t get selected for en bloc. But what about...

The mark of a true blue Singaporean isn’t how well he/she can follow the law, it’s about getting around it without breaking it. But all that becomes tricky when we’re...

Balloting for a BTO flat is the first port of call for many first-time homeowners in Singapore.  That said, these days, people are also turning to resale flats and executive condominiums (ECS) because...

The Jun 2024 BTO sales exercise is upon us—and with it, renewed interest in buying a BTO flat. Buying an HDB BTO flat is a rite of passage for most...

When it comes to credit cards, it’s all about getting the upper hand—getting more money out of the bank than they’ll ever get from you.  The secret? Pay all your...

In Singapore, retirement is always something we crave. While not all of us will be FIRE fanatics, we do want to plan for having more of that cash money when...

I have a soft spot for cash back credit cards. There’s none of that beating around the bush, trying to predict when your rewards points expire or getting slapped with...

Back when I started freelancing full-time in 2014, the only friends who were free to meet up with me at midnight were home tutors. Now, it seems like half of...

Picture this: You’re sipping a complimentary glass of champagne as you step into a luxurious suite with breathtaking views of an iconic city skyline. The concierge greets you by name,...

When it comes to natural disasters, Singapore is a sheltered island. How sheltered? Based on data from 2023, we have the 4th lowest disaster risk in the world. So on...

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...

Children are expensive little critters. Once they acquire the ability to speak, they start demanding that you buy them Nintendo Switches and iPhones. As a parent, you need all the...

Welcome to the most expensive city in the world. According to the Worldwide Cost of Living survey by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), Singapore has once again topped the list of the world’s...

If you love collecting points and redeeming them, a rewards credit card will give you some added life satisfaction. These days, there’s a lot more in banks’ rewards catalogues than...

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...

Haven’t used a debit card since you were too young and poor to apply for a credit card? The DBS Visa Debit Card just might change that. That’s because you can...

Which is your preferred multi-currency account for travel spending? We asked this question on our Telegram channel recently, and guess which came out on top? Yup—YouTrip. I guess their claim...