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MoneySmart Group is a personal finance platform helping millions across Southeast Asia make smarter moves with their money. Between fine print, endless options, and financial jargon, managing money can feel like a full-time job. MoneySmart cuts through the noise and make complex decisions—from picking the perfect credit card to finding the right insurance—simple, clear, and (dare we say it) even a little enjoyable. Across the region, our trusted platforms, MoneySmart.sg in Singapore and MoneySmart.hk in Hong Kong guide every earning, spending, saving, and investing decision.

Best Savings Account for First Jobbers – 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
Savings Accounts
Best Savings Account for First Jobbers – 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
What a thrill it is to receive your first paycheck! Now, you’re finally an independent, self-sufficient adult. You're no longer a dependant who needs...
14 June 2022
What To Do If I Get Covid Overseas? How To Claim Covid Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
What To Do If I Get Covid Overseas? How To Claim Covid Travel Insurance
Omicron? More like Omigod my travel plans have been cancelled! It’s the worst thing that could happen to wing-clipped Singaporeans looking for flight...
13 June 2022
CIMB FastSaver Account — MoneySmart Review 2022
Savings Accounts
CIMB FastSaver Account — MoneySmart Review 2022
These days, saving up in Singapore is all about knowing how to jump through hoops to get the most interest from banks. You might even have caught you...
9 June 2022
OCBC 360 Account — OCBC Savings Account Review
Savings Accounts
OCBC 360 Account — OCBC Savings Account Review
If you’re gonna open a primary savings account in Singapore, you’re most likely going to go with one of the 3 local banks (DBS, UOB and OCBC). But how...
8 June 2022
POSB SAYE Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2022
Savings Accounts
POSB SAYE Savings Account - MoneySmart Review 2022
POSB SAYE (Save As You Earn) is a special savings account that allows you to earn additional interest on your monthly savings.
7 June 2022
Sompo Travel Insurance Covid-19 Singapore: Review (2022)
Travel Insurance
Sompo Travel Insurance Covid-19 Singapore: Review (2022)
Sompo travel insurance has gone through some MAJOR changes since we've last talked about it. Let's first recap the basics of Sompo's travel insurance...
31 May 2022
Singapore Public Holidays in 2022 - 11 Cheap Travel Destinations For Long Weekends
Travel
Singapore Public Holidays in 2022 - 11 Cheap Travel Destinations For Long Weekends
The borders are open after two long years and with travel back in full swing, you're all set to start planning your holidays (if you haven't already)....
18 May 2022
June School Holiday Programmes, Camps, & Fun Activities For Your Child (2022)
Family
June School Holiday Programmes, Camps, & Fun Activities For Your Child (2022)
The June school holidays will bring the kids some much-needed respite from the stress of going to school in a pandemic. Yet, if you have three screami...
10 May 2022
Expedia Singapore – Citibank, HSBC, DBS Credit Card Promotions (2022)
Travel
Expedia Singapore – Citibank, HSBC, DBS Credit Card Promotions (2022)
It's no secret that Singaporeans LOVE travelling - and there are numerous long public holidays in 2022 to take advantage of or annual leave days to cl...
6 May 2022
Agoda Promo Codes – Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB Credit Card Promotions (2022)
Credit Cards
Agoda Promo Codes – Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB Credit Card Promotions (2022)
Few friends I know actually makes their travel bookings via airline or hotel websites anymore. Most of us make our travel and hotel bookings through t...
4 May 2022