
Property
CPF Housing Grant Guide – How Much Can You Get For Your Resale HDB?
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in September 2022 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Many resale HDB flat buyers depend on the CPF housing grant they’re...
1 day ago

Transportation
Singapore Transport Fare to Rise By Up To 11 Cents—8 Tips to Save Money on Bus & MRT Fares
Public transport fares in Singapore have gone up by 7%, and for obvious reasons, nobody is pleased. Each journey is going to cost 10 to 11 cents more from 23...
3 days ago

Healthcare
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2023: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Going on holiday with a bunch of Singaporeans but forgot your contact lens solution? Someone else will most certainly have some with them. Why? Because Singapore has the dubious honour...
5 days ago

Budgeting
Best Fibre Broadband Singapore 2023: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs Others
It used to be that unless you were a hardcore gamer, there was no reason to get a fibre broadband plan. However, considering that most of our lives are conducted online...
14 September 2023

Budgeting
Compare Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services in Singapore: Atome, ShopBack, Grab PayLater, and More
Looking to make a purchase but are short on funds? Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers have a solution for you. They allow you to break down your payments into...
13 September 2023

Budgeting
15 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile
Anybody who cares about saving money should sign up for a SIM-only data plan. These plans, as the name suggests, come with only a SIM card. That means no new...
12 September 2023

Credit Cards
How to Cancel Credit Cards in Singapore: Citibank, DBS, Standard Chartered, HSBC, and More
Every once in a while, it’s good to take stock of the people and things in our life and get rid of what no longer sparks joy. The same goes...
8 September 2023

Savings Accounts
Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with Highest Interest Rates (2023)
So far, 2023 has been pretty hard on our bank accounts. Between inflation and an impending recession, it looks like our wallets are taking quite a hit this year, even...
7 September 2023

Budgeting
How to Write a Cheque & Deposit One in Singapore: Step-By-Step Guide
Despite the convenience of PayNow, GrabPay, FavePay, and the countless payment apps that make our lives easier, there are still people and organisations that don’t accept online or credit card...
30 August 2023

Credit Cards
Best Buffets Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (2023)
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...
24 August 2023

Credit Cards
The Ultimate List of Credit Card Reviews in Singapore
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...
24 August 2023

Budgeting
What is Cashier’s Order in Singapore: A Step-By-Step Guide
What on earth is a cashier’s order? Does it have anything to do with checking out at NTUC? You may never have seen a cashier’s order before, but chances are,...
17 August 2023

Fixed Deposits
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore 2023—DBS, UOB, HSBC, and More
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...
16 August 2023

Education
NUS, NTU, SMU & Other Singapore University Degrees—How Much Do They Cost in 2023?
Generally speaking, Singaporeans are a privileged bunch. For tertiary education, most of us focus on getting into our school of choice—be it NUS, NTU, SMU or any other university—and hardly stop...
14 August 2023

Announcements
MoneySmart Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Thank you for participating in our credit card campaigns. Here are the list of winners: 17 -30 April – MoneySmart x UOB Lucky Draw 2023 Prize Winners Apple Macbook Pro...
10 August 2023

Announcements
MoneySmart Travel Extravaganza Lucky Draw Winners (April – June) 2023
Here are the lucky winners of our 2023 Travel Extravaganza lucky draw: Prize Winners S$20,000 Cash Ee Chong Kuan Clement 100,000 KrisFlyer Miles (Equivalent to a pair of one-way Business...
7 August 2023

Property
HDB Sale of Balance Flats: Guide to SBF & Open Booking (2023)
Although the SOP for buying an HDB BTO flat has been well-documented, buying a flat via HDB’s Sale of Balance Flats (HDB SBF) or the new open booking system is a little...
19 July 2023

Credit Cards
Citi PremierMiles Card Review—Citi Miles That Never Expire
The Citi PremierMiles Card used to be in the spotlight for the longest time: It was considered one of the most popular Citibank credit cards, and once upon a time,...
13 July 2023

Credit Cards
Taobao = Supermarket? Guide to Merchant Category Codes: 15 Companies in Singapore with Surprising MCCs
If you’ve ever heard credit card nerds and mile chasers yak about “MCC codes” but catch no ball, this 101 article is for you. They’re actually referring to the merchant...
4 July 2023

Healthcare
7 Affordable Dental Clinics for Regular Check-ups in Singapore
We’ve all had it hammered into our heads that we should see the dentist once every 6 months for regular checkups. But if we followed that advice down to a...
3 July 2023

Announcements
MoneySmart Travel Insurance Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Thank you for participating in our travel insurance campaigns. Here are the list of winners: February 2023 – MoneySmart Travel Insurance $888 Lucky Draw Prize – $888each Shi Wei Tan...
28 June 2023

Travel
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do On A Cruise: Skydiving Simulator, Indoor Planetarium, And More
Forget the sofas, double beds, and walk-in showers of first class seats on planes. The most luxurious and comfortable way to travel isn’t by air, but by sea; it isn’t...
12 June 2023

Budgeting
5 Reasons to Get A Nespresso Subscription — With A Nespresso Machine for $1
This post was written in collaboration with Nespresso. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective lens....
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Fitness & Beauty
MMA Studios in Singapore: Best Places To Learn Boxing, Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiujitsu
Singapore isn’t a stranger to sporting fads. But how did Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) manage to captivate the hearts of Singaporeans? The answer lies in a perfect storm of factors:...
1 June 2023

Announcements
MoneySmart Priceless Rewards Lucky Draw Winners 2023
As part of our Priceless Rewards campaigns, you can stand a chance to win some attractive prizes when you apply for participating credit cards. Here are the 3 lucky winners....
29 May 2023