Invest
ASML Share Plunge: Why Has This Chip Equipment Company Lost Nearly 20% Of Its Value?
When it comes to semiconductors and investing, all anyone ever seems to talk about is Nvidia (to the mooooooooon!)—the chip designer that’s seen massive share price gains. But another name...
5 days ago
Family
The Sandwich Generation in Singapore—Finances of Caring for Aged Parents and Children
Giving your parents allowance is probably something you’ve been told to do since you were young. It’s love, Asian style. But as you start to have kids and your parents...
25 November 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway (Apr 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway (Apr 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winner Week 1, Nintendo Switch OLED (worth S$549) Aaseesh Marina Week...
15 November 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x Amex Lucky Draw (Jul 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Amex Lucky Draw (Jul 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prizes Winners 3 Day 2 Night stay at 5-star Luxury Tented Retreat...
15 November 2024
Invest
The US Just Elected Trump As President: What Does It All Mean For Singapore Investors?
So, there was kind of a big election last week in a little country called the USA. As we all know, Mr Donald Trump (aka “The Donald”) will be taking...
13 November 2024
Dining
Best Buffet Dining Promotion in Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (Nov 2024)
Nothing gets Singaporeans going like a hotel buffet. After all, eating is our national hobby. The only problem? The cost. Aside from atas Michelin-starred restaurants, buffets are pretty much the most...
13 November 2024
Announcements
MS FAB15 Virtual Treasure Hunt (Oct 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart FAB15 Virtual Treasure Hunt! Here are the lucky winners: Prize Name Day 1 15,000 SmartPoints Daniel Song 1 x $50 Amazon eVoucher Emily...
8 November 2024
Budgeting
Here’s How Much You Should Earn for the Supplementary Retirement Scheme to Make Sense
It’s not always easy to make sense of why certain trends go viral (anyone else as confused as I am on the “very demure, very mindful” trend?) yet they do....
7 November 2024
Invest
How Should You Think About DIY Investing vs Robo-Advisory Investing?
If you’re just starting out on your investing journey, it can sometimes feel like a baptism by fire—not exactly pain-free but you’re learning stuff along the way. One of the...
6 November 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x Citigold Lucky Draw (Apr 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citigold Lucky Draw (Apr 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Chateau 34 Bottle Wine Cooler (CW343ES AT) Chin Keong Whang...
30 October 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x Profiling Lucky Draw (Sep 2024)
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x Profiling Lucky Draw (Sep 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth S$429.00) Lester Eng S$50 Cash...
30 October 2024
Credit Cards
Cashback vs. Miles: Which One Should We Go For in Singapore?
For those of us adulting in Singapore, we want something in return when we spend on credit cards. That “something” is typically either air miles–like KrisFlyer miles that we can...
28 October 2024
Budgeting
CPF Retirement Account: What Are the Different Retirement Sums in Singapore?
Does it feel like you’ve got golden handcuffs on when it comes to your corporate job? Or are you already dreaming of not having to deal with another underwhelming (and...
24 October 2024
Credit Cards
The Ultimate List of Credit Card Reviews in Singapore (2024)
In today’s dynamic world of personal finance, selecting the perfect credit card has become an essential skill. With a myriad of options available, each promising unique benefits and rewards, navigating...
23 October 2024
Budgeting
Ultimate Dummies Guide On How To Start Saving Money
Avocado poached eggs on toast for $20. Atas coffee that costs $7 a cup. Taking a Grab when it’s surge pricing–all these things add up fast! The point is, that...
22 October 2024
Property
3 Big Things to Know Before Using Your CPF to Purchase Property
Yes, yes, we all know that uttering that acronym “CPF” is as much of a buzzkill as a eating at the latest “hot” restaurant and realising it actually sucks. But...
22 October 2024
Budgeting
Ultimate Dummies Guide to the CPF Scheme: 15 Terms You Need to Know Now
Trying to understand all the acronyms that the CPF board in Singapore likes to throw at us can feel like juggling 10 balls while riding a unicycle (i.e. impossible). But...
21 October 2024
Budgeting
Are Your CPF Savings Enough For Retirement?
Alright, so we always hear that message about how savings for retirement is so important. Saving and investing ourselves is a crucial part of that whole process. Yet in Singapore,...
21 October 2024
Credit Cards
8% Cashback, 5 Categories, 1 Card—Maybank Family & Friends Card (MoneySmart Review 2024)
The Maybank Family & Friends Card has held its position as one of the best cards in the cashback category since 2019. Its chief strength? You get to choose 5...
9 October 2024
Property
2 Ways That The Latest Fed Interest Rate Cut Affects Singaporean Homeowners
When anyone ever utters the phrase “monetary policy”, it can generally be a great way to lose someone’s attention. However, with the latest interest rate move from the US Federal...
30 September 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x UOB Lucky Draw (March 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart UOB March 2024 Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners: Winners Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 Stainless Steel Goh Yu Jie Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro...
27 September 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart Rollin’ Rewards Lucky Draw
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Apple 11-inch iPad Air Wi-Fi 128GB (worth S$899.00) Ariff Bin januri Sony PlayStation®5...
27 September 2024
Invest
What Happens To Your Cash When The US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates?
So it’s finally official. On 18 Sep 2024, the US Federal Reserve, the central bank of the world’s largest economy, announced a 0.5% (50 basis points) cut to its benchmark...
26 September 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x OCBC Jay Chou Lucky Draw 2024
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x OCBC Jay Chou Lucky Draw held last 15 Jul – 4 Aug 2024. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winner A Pair...
19 September 2024
Invest
What is the “Yen Carry Trade” and Why Did It Blow Up Markets?
When we invest, it’s a given that there’s going to be volatility of some kind. On the way down, that means sharp drops in stock prices (scary, I know)! But...
16 September 2024