mark-cheng

Articles by Mark Cheng

I rant and rave a lot, but when I'm not busy doing that, I'm managing the content for MoneySmart. I love Singapore, but I also believe in helping it to improve bit by bit, and that's where MoneySmart comes in. Have some thoughts? Drop me an email at [email protected].

The 5 Conversations About Retirement That Singaporeans Are Not Having
Opinion
The 5 Conversations About Retirement That Singaporeans Are Not Having
The past year or so has seen some rather lengthy arguments revolving around different facets of retirement in Singapore, ranging from discussions on t...
17 August 2015
Here's How You Can Save Hundreds of Dollars Buying Second Hand Baby and Kids' Products
Family
Here's How You Can Save Hundreds of Dollars Buying Second Hand Baby and Kids' Products
You'd think that all you needed to raise a kid were a few stacks of drawing paper and coloured pencils and a pacifier, right? Well, guess what, accord...
2 July 2015
After a Customer Service Incident Like This, Is It Still Worth Flying With Scoot?
Travel
After a Customer Service Incident Like This, Is It Still Worth Flying With Scoot?
To put it lightly, Scoot's not had a great month. Sure, we've heard of flights being cancelled or delayed before, but Scoot took it to a totally diffe...
1 July 2015
3 Important Tips To Make Sure You Maximize Your Money During the Great Singapore Sale
Shopping
3 Important Tips To Make Sure You Maximize Your Money During the Great Singapore Sale
For all you shopaholics out there, the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) might be the one time of the year you’ve been waiting for. With retail spend startin...
27 June 2015
Travelling Around the Region? This One Pass Could Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars
Travel
Travelling Around the Region? This One Pass Could Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars
By and large, Singapore has always been a popular travel destination. But it’s not just because of the lovely view of our CBD and hundreds of people s...
10 June 2015
5% Unlimited Cash Rebate? Yes, There Is Such a Thing And Here's How It Works
Credit Cards
5% Unlimited Cash Rebate? Yes, There Is Such a Thing And Here's How It Works
The rise in popularity of cash rebate for credit card expenditure is something you might not have expected 5-10 years ago. Back in the days of credit...
27 April 2015
4 Great Benefits You Didn’t Know You Could Get With Airline Loyalty Programs
Travel
4 Great Benefits You Didn’t Know You Could Get With Airline Loyalty Programs
Ask any Singaporean on the street what some of their dreams are, and you are bound to run into more than a few people who mention “travel” in their an...
23 April 2015
If You’re Still Skeptical About Achieving Work-Life Harmony, Let Some Organisations Show You How With Flexible Work Arrangements
Career
If You’re Still Skeptical About Achieving Work-Life Harmony, Let Some Organisations Show You How With Flexible Work Arrangements
In the perpetually busy state that Singaporeans are in, it’s tough to juggle the multiple responsibilities that keep increasing as we move through the...
12 December 2014
Buying a Lake Life EC Unit? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know Before Choosing Your Home Loan
Home Loans
Buying a Lake Life EC Unit? Here Are 3 Things You Should Know Before Choosing Your Home Loan
If you were one of the lucky few that secured a unit at Lake Life over the weekend, you may have really lucked out on a bang for buck property purchas...
10 November 2014
Why Investors Should be Rejoicing Over SGX's New Trading Rules
Invest
Why Investors Should be Rejoicing Over SGX's New Trading Rules
We thought the day would never come, but SGX has finally decided to do something about some of their most archaic trading rules. The beauty of the new...
4 September 2014