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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].

Here’s How 3 of NTUC Income’s Car Insurance Services Can Make Your Life Much Easier
Car Insurance
Here’s How 3 of NTUC Income’s Car Insurance Services Can Make Your Life Much Easier
This post was written in collaboration with NTUC Income. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Shopping
How You Can Make The Most Out of GSS 2018
This article is sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited (“SCBSL”). All information provided is on an “as is” basis and for informational purposes only. The content, views, opinions and recommendations...
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Property
Here’s What Older Folks in Singapore Should Know About Their Homes as They Plan for Retirement
Retirement should not be something you think about only when you reach your golden years. Other than your CPF or cash savings or support from your children, your HDB flat...
20 June 2018
Here’s How Singaporeans Can Better Plan Their Finances When It Comes to Their Homes
Property
Here’s How Singaporeans Can Better Plan Their Finances When It Comes to Their Homes
Owning a home that you can call your own is certainly exciting, but it is also one of the biggest purchases you will probably make in your lifetime. What’s more...
11 June 2018
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Property
Planning Ahead When Buying a Flat – A Guide to Saving Yourself From a Massive Headache
For many Singaporeans, buying a home is a huge milestone. Some may even joke that it has replaced engagement rings as the new way of proposing. The issue is that...
5 June 2018
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Travel
Here’s Why Getting a Data Roaming Plan for Your Travels Might be a Smarter Choice
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
SCB BonusSaver Account
Savings Accounts
Apart From High Interest, Here’s Why You Should Consider The Bonus$aver Account Now
This post was written in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products...
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Credit Cards
The New Standard Chartered Rewards+ Credit Card – A Lifestyle Rewards Card That Can Earn You Up to 10X Rewards Points
This post was written in collaboration with Standard Chartered. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
10 May 2018
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Budgeting
Is It Smart To Pay Full Price Upfront For Your Mobile Phone? Here Are Some Ways to Avoid It
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Budgeting
GST Voucher, Housing Grants and More – A Summary of Government Initiatives to Help Singaporean Households
Budget 2018 may have come and gone, but with it came a few new measures aimed at helping lower- and middle-income households. That’s good, but do you also know that...
11 April 2018
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Career
Managing Hiring Costs – Here’s One Scheme Singapore Business Owners Shouldn’t Ignore
Talented staff can propel your business to new heights, and as we already know, Singaporeans are definitely a hard working bunch. But employing great workers comes at a price.
FWD’s New Insurance Savings Plan Just Made Growing Your Money a Lot Easier
Invest
FWD’s New Insurance Savings Plan Just Made Growing Your Money a Lot Easier
Since the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) opened the gates for insurers to distribute life insurance products online, we’ve seen a slew of new products reaching out to an audience...
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Renovation Loans
Singaporeans Have Been Overpaying For Their Home Renovations – That’s About to Change
Any Singaporean who’s had to go through the experience of renovating their home will each have their own traumatic experience to recount.But here’s the real issue – on top of...
14 November 2017
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Savings Accounts
Looking for a Simple Savings Account? Here’s UOB’s Hassle-Free Solution
Singaporeans really love a good savings account, but sometimes dealing with banks can feel like we’re part of a circus acrobat’s obstacle course. The number of hoops we have to...
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Career
Graduating from Polytechnic or ITE? Here’s How You Can Kickstart Your Career
Ask young Singaporeans about their career aspirations and you might come across this answer pretty often: “I want a job that lets me pursue my passion, plus opportunities to climb...
6 October 2017
6 Amazing High End Restaurants in Singapore You Can Now Afford Because of These Discounts
Dining
6 Amazing High End Restaurants in Singapore You Can Now Afford Because of These Discounts
The dining scene in Singapore is certainly growing at a very healthy rate, if credit card spend is anything to go by. Dining spend in Singapore has surpassed retail expenditure...
21 September 2017
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Transportation
Here’s Why Your Grab Rides Are About To Get a Whole Lot Sweeter
Just a few years back, the idea of an on-demand ride-hailing transport provider such as Grab seemed like a novel idea. But today, booking a car or taxi through the...
UOB One Card Singapore
Credit Cards
Why The UOB One Card Is Still Singapore’s Most Generous Rebate Card
In the realm of credit cards that offer cash rebates as an incentive, few cards have stood the test of the time as well as the UOB One Credit Card...
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Invest
Is This The Direction Investing is Heading Towards? Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
21 March 2017
4 Things Businesses Should Consider When Expanding Overseas
Business
4 Things Businesses Should Consider When Expanding Overseas
This story is sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited (“SCBSL”).  2016 has seen a very strong push from the Government for Singapore Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to move...
5 January 2017
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Shopping
Shopee’s 1st Year Anniversary Sale is Here to Continue the Online Sale Awesomeness
You might have been sound asleep on Black Friday, or just trying to go cold turkey on online shopping, but if for whatever reason you missed Shopee’s Black Friday and...
9 December 2016
12 Amazing Deals on Shopee That You Will Regret Missing on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Shopping
12 Amazing Deals on Shopee That You Will Regret Missing on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Singaporeans definitely need no introduction to Black Friday and Cyber Monday by now. You can be sure that if there was a world championships of finding good deals online, we’d...
24 November 2016
Early Christmas Shopping in Singapore – The Best Deals This Week
Shopping
Early Christmas Shopping in Singapore – The Best Deals This Week
Last minute shopping for Christmas is a surefire method to both spend way more than you should, and also cause some really unnecessary stress. Thankfully, there’s quite a lot happening...
17 November 2016
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Invest
Here’s What Singaporean Investors Need to Know About Commission Fees and How They Affect Investing
With Singaporeans very much focused on the cost of living these days, many people want to make sure that their money is working much harder for them, which would explain...
16 November 2016
If You Are Renovating Your Home, This One Small Addition Could Save You Quite a Lot of Money
Property
If You Are Renovating Your Home, This One Small Addition Could Save You Quite a Lot of Money
These days, renovating your house in Singapore isn’t as cheap and simple as just doing some painting and electrical works. Contractors and interior designers are known to recommend adding a...
18 October 2016