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covid-19 government assistance
Budgeting
Covid-19 Relief: Compilation of Government Financial Assistance Schemes
Unemployment during this Covid-19 outbreak is a very real thing. The government recently announced the supplementary resilience budget 2020, setting aside an extra $48 billion to support the economy. A huge...
6 April 2020
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Budgeting
[UPDATED] Budget 2020 — Measures to Cushion Impact of Covid-19 on Key Sectors
One of the key themes of this year’s Budget 2020 announcement by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat is the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak in Singapore. It came at an unfortunate time,...
6 April 2020
singapore resilience budget 2020
Budgeting
[UPDATED] Resilience Budget 2020 — Up to $900 Cash for Singaporeans, $1,000 Monthly Payout for Self-Employed & More
Whether you care to admit it or not, COVID-19 is wreaking havoc globally. Even if you think that medically it’s “just a flu” — scoffs — you can’t possibly be...
6 April 2020
[UPDATED] Unity Budget 2020 — No GST Increase For 2021, Up to $1,600 GST Vouchers & More
Budgeting
[UPDATED] Unity Budget 2020 — No GST Increase For 2021, Up to $1,600 GST Vouchers & More
Perhaps one of the most anticipated announcements of Budget 2020 was that of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore. In Budget 2018, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced...
6 April 2020
covid-19 part time job singapore
Career
5 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do During This Covid-19 Period
Covid-19 is a medical emergency, but its impact goes far beyond the healthcare industry. It has accelerated the global recession, impacting many key sectors in Singapore like retail, aviation, tourism...
1 April 2020
free parking singapore covid19
Shopping
35 Shopping Malls With Free Parking Until Further Notice (Mar 2020)
Note: This article was written before Singapore’s circuit breaker measures were implemented. Although these malls remain open (for the essential store like supermarkets and pharmacies), most of these promotions have...
31 March 2020
[UPDATED] Budget 2020 Highlights — 10 Key Announcements To Note
Budgeting
[UPDATED] Budget 2020 Highlights — 10 Key Announcements To Note
I have to admit — I’m quite impressed by the Budget 2020 announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat. From what he shared, the government seems...
26 March 2020
haidilao singapore
Dining
4 Hot Pot Alternatives To Haidilao – Xiao Fei Yang, Beauty In The Pot & More
I felt a little happy when I read the news about food critic Chua Lam getting flamed for his blasphemous remarks (“no cultural significance”) on the culinary genius that is...
23 March 2020
13 Cheap Mookata Buffets & Set Meals in Singapore (2020)
Dining
13 Cheap Mookata Buffets & Set Meals in Singapore (2020)
With sizzling meat and seafood on lard-drenched hot plates, mookata (i.e. Thai BBQ) is the stuff sinful dreams are made of. And thanks to its popularity in Singapore, you can...
22 March 2020
silver prices investment singapore
Invest
Gold vs Silver Prices – Is It Worth Investing in Silver?
People are always yapping about how valuable gold is, but they often overlook the yellow metal’s less flashy cousin, silver. The recent years have been quite underwhelming for the two precious...
20 March 2020
sugarbook sugar baby singapore
Career
Being A Sugar Baby in Singapore — How Much Money Can This Controversial “Job” Make?
You can say that the rise of dating apps like Tinder and Coffee Meets Bagel have completely changed the way modern Singaporeans date, but unlike traditional courtship, there’s one thing...
18 March 2020
plant nursery singapore
Shopping
Plant Nurseries in Singapore (2020) – Popular House Plants & Where To Buy Them
Before moving into my own home, I never had any prominent interest in plants. In fact, it was the complete opposite. In primary school, my green bean never germinated, and...
27 February 2020
scoot singapore vincent fu
Career
Scoot’s Revenue Head Vincent Fu On ‘Unsexy’ Jobs, Scoot’s Office Culture & More
If you’re a MoneySmart reader, you would most definitely be familiar with local airline Scoot. A subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, the budget carrier has made quite a name for themselves...
25 February 2020
7 Industries Impacted by Covid-19 & How The Outbreak Is Disrupting Our Economy
Budgeting
7 Industries Impacted by Covid-19 & How The Outbreak Is Disrupting Our Economy
Officially renamed Covid-19, the global novel coronavirus outbreak cases in Singapore are increasing every day. The DORSCON level is now orange, which means it’s considered quite “severe” and “spreads easily”....
17 February 2020
air purifier singapore 2018
Budgeting
Air Purifiers Singapore (2020) – Price Guide to 17 Air Purifiers From Xiaomi, Novita & Other Top Brands
There might not be earthquakes or volcanic eruptions in Singapore, but thanks to the annual haze from our neighbours down South, we have our very own environmental disaster. Unless you’re...
17 February 2020
5 Interesting Career Insights From Dawn Teo, SVP of Amara Hotels and Resorts
Career
5 Interesting Career Insights From Dawn Teo, SVP of Amara Hotels and Resorts
The hospitality industry has been booming in recent years — and not just in Singapore, where tourism is a key economy driver. In fact, according to a report by The...
14 February 2020
hdb bto feb 2020 launch
Property
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2020 — Toa Payoh & Sembawang Review
Valentine’s Day is coming, which means it’s the BTO season again! This February 2020, the Housing Development Board (HDB) has announced some 3,020 build-to-order (BTO) flats to be launched in...
11 February 2020
wuhan virus travel insurance
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Updates (Wuhan Coronavirus) — Are Your Cancelled Plans Covered?
Everyone is worried about the novel coronavirus, and for good reason: China is on lockdown, and globally, the “Wuhan virus” is spreading quicker and quicker by the day. The World...
10 February 2020
secured credit card singapore
Credit Cards
Secured Credit Card Singapore — The Solution for Students, Retirees & Applicants With Bad Credit Rating
Having a credit card offers great convenience. Not to mention attractive perks like discounts and rebates on petrol, dining out, online shopping, air miles and bread-and-butter items like groceries and...
6 February 2020
Best Credit Card for SPC Petrol Station
Credit Cards
Best Petrol Credit Card for SPC Petrol Discounts in Singapore 2020
So the closest petrol station to your home is SPC, and you’re looking for the best SPC petrol credit card in Singapore, but everyone just keeps recommending you cards that...
6 February 2020
caltex petrol station discounts
Credit Cards
Best Petrol Credit Card for Caltex Petrol Discounts in Singapore 2020 – Which Credit Card is Best?
Okay, we’ll be honest, Caltex isn’t exactly the most popular petrol brand in Singapore, as their petrol is on the pricey side. But they make up for it by linking...
6 February 2020
cashback credit card
Credit Cards
3 Best Cash Back Credit Cards in Singapore to Consider Applying For
When it comes to comparing plastic, cashback is the most popular kind of credit card in Singapore. But which is the best cashback credit card in Singapore?
5 February 2020
SGX Daily Leverage Certificates
Invest
How Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs) Can Give You More Bang for Your Investment Buck
This post was written in collaboration with Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Societe Generale. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review...
Watsons and Guardian Sold Out? Here are 5 Alternatives to Buy Surgical Masks in Singapore
Shopping
Watsons and Guardian Sold Out? Here are 5 Alternatives to Buy Surgical Masks in Singapore
The “Wuhan virus” (2019-nCoV) is giving me major 2003-SARS deja vu vibes, and I don’t like it. And as if it isn’t enough that there’s the new pneumonia coronavirus going...
30 January 2020
lo hei yu sheng singapore
Dining
Yu Sheng Singapore Price Guide (2020) – Plus, “Huat” To Say When You Lo Hei!
Oi, all of you jiak kantang one ah. You have less than a month to brush up on your mandarin if you want the God of Fortune to hear you...
22 January 2020