
Shopping
Gaming Console Prices in Singapore — PS4 vs Xbox One vs Nintendo Switch
Hate to break it to you, but if you thought you were the only genius who thought of buying a gaming console to tide you through the circuit breaker lockdown,...
11 May 2020

Budgeting
Circles Life Review 2020: Plans, Promo Codes & Data Roaming Options
Circles Life was the radical new player that changed the entire telco scene in Singapore in 2016. As a mobile virtual network operators (MVNO), it taps on M1’s network and...
8 May 2020

Invest
The “Great Lockdown Recession”: Is This a Good Time to Start Investing?
Covid-19 has been devastating for many workers and industries, but investors are divided as to whether this is a hellhole from which the economy will never crawl out of or...
29 April 2020

Budgeting
Covid-19 Circuit Breaker: An Updated List of CCB Measures and Fines
Maybe one day I’ll be mature enough to not giggle at it, but as of now, I’m really tickled by how everyone is embracing the term “CCB”, which now stands...
21 April 2020
![[UPDATED] Solidarity Budget 2020 — $600 Solidarity Payment, 75% Co-Funding for Wages & More](https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/solidarity-budget-2020-watermark-1024x465.jpg)
Budgeting
[UPDATED] Solidarity Budget 2020 — $600 Solidarity Payment, 75% Co-Funding for Wages & More
By now, you should be pretty dang shaken by the social and economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. If not, then you and your circle are very privileged. Many Singaporeans are...
21 April 2020

Budgeting
Giving.sg Charity Portal: 13 Charities for Covid-19 Donations in Singapore
The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has shined light on the most vulnerable people in society, such as the ill, elderly, disabled, etc. If you are young, healthy and your only complaint...
17 April 2020

Budgeting
Did You Know That 2 Diamonds With the Same GIA Cert (and Price) Can Look Very Different? Here’s Why
This post was written in collaboration with JannPaul. 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
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

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

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](https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Budget2020_1_Masthead-1024x466.png)
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

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

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](https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/budget-2020-highlights-watermark-1024x466.jpg)
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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