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MoneySmart’s Samsonite Robez Spinner Travel Insurance Grand Draw (May 2024)
Announcements
MoneySmart’s Samsonite Robez Spinner Travel Insurance Grand Draw (May 2024)
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart’s Samsonite Robez Spinner Travel Insurance Grand Draw, held in May 2024. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winner Samsonite Robez 68/25 EXP (worth S$550) –...
21 August 2024
MoneySmart’s Rolex Travel Insurance Grand Draw
Announcements
MoneySmart’s Rolex Travel Insurance Grand Draw
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart’s Rolex Travel Insurance Grand Draw. Here is the lucky winner: Prize Winner Rolex Oyster Perpetual – 124200 34mm Silver Ricco Sharad
21 August 2024
MoneySmart x My Millennium Lucky Draw (April 2024)
Announcements
MoneySmart x My Millennium Lucky Draw (April 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x My Millenium Lucky Draw in April 2024. Here are the lucky winners: Week 1 Prize Winner 15,000 My Millennium Points and 2D1N...
21 August 2024
MoneySmart’s July Lucky Draw 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart’s July Lucky Draw 2024
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart’s July Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony PlayStation®5 Console (SLIM) – Digital Edition (worth S$669.00) Syed Zain Ul Abidin...
16 August 2024
MoneySmart Citibank Lucky Draw (15 Mar to 15 May 2024)
Announcements
MoneySmart Citibank Lucky Draw (15 Mar to 15 May 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Citibank Lucky Draw, which took place from 15 Mar to 15 May 2024. Here are the lucky winners: Winners Rolex Submariner 124060 (worth...
16 August 2024
When Should You Consider Voluntary CPF Contributions?
Family
When Should You Consider Voluntary CPF Contributions?
Given we live in the era of “doomscrolling” on TikTok and instant gratification, the thought of voluntarily contributing to our CPF (when we won’t see that coin for another few...
8 August 2024
MoneySmart UOB Lucky Draw (Jan 2024)
Announcements
MoneySmart UOB Lucky Draw (Jan 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart UOB January 2024 Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners: Winners $2,000 Cash Justina Chan Apple 11-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi M2 (4th Generation) 128GB...
8 August 2024
directasia travel insurance review
Travel Insurance
DirectAsia Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
When it comes to offering the most affordable travel insurance in Singapore, the fight to the bottom continues. DirectAsia travel insurance is one of the more popular budget travel insurance providers...
1 August 2024
ktv singapore price guide
Entertainment
KTV Singapore Price Guide (2024)—Teo Heng, Cash Studio, K.STAR & More
Karaoke brings out strange talents in me—I can remember the lyrics to my Primary 6 jam (read: “Oops! I Did It Again”) and spit Jay Chou raps like Mandarin is...
19 July 2024
singapore to batam bintan ferry prices
Travel
Bintan and Batam Ferry Prices—Which is the Cheapest Ferry? (2024)
Just short (and cheap) ferry rides away, both Bintan and Batam are top resort destinations among Singaporeans. Depending on your destination and ferry operator, it’ll take about 1 to 2...
18 July 2024
MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw 2024
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System (worth S$769.00) Amanda Lim Sony PlayStation®5 Console (SLIM)...
17 July 2024
MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway Winners
Announcements
MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway 2024
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners: Week 1 Prize Winners A Pair of Day 1 Category 1 Ticket for ASMeiR Max...
11 July 2024
diamond-ring-tips-singapore
Wedding
5 Tips to Buy An Engagement Ring Under $1,000 in Singapore
Women are split in two camps: First, there are those who won’t settle for anything less than a flawless, 1-carat diamond engagement ring. These chichi ladies usually like designer wedding...
28 June 2024
hsbc lucky draw winner 2023
Announcements
MoneySmart x HSBC Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Thank you for participating in our lucky draw. Congratulations to our winners! 11 December 2023 – 12 January 2024 Prize Winners Rolex Submariner Steel ref:124060 Kian Lin Ong Apple 15-inch...
28 June 2024
MoneySmart Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Announcements
MoneySmart Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Thank you for participating in our 2023 lucky draws. Congratulations to our winners! 17 – 30 April – MoneySmart x UOB Lucky Draw 2023 Prize Winners Apple Macbook Pro 13-inch,...
28 June 2024
writing-cheque-guide-singapore
Budgeting
How to Write a Cheque & Deposit One in Singapore: Step-By-Step Guide (2024)
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...
28 June 2024
personal-trainer-cost-savings-singapore
Fitness & Beauty
Personal Fitness Trainer Singapore: 5 Tips On How to Save When Engaging One
Half of 2024 has just zoomed by, hasn’t it? If at this point you’ve abandoned all of your fitness-related New Year resolutions, maybe you’re thinking of upping the ante by...
27 June 2024
sale-of-balance-flats-guide
Property
HDB Sale of Balance Flats: Guide to SBF & Open Booking (2024)
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...
24 June 2024
UOB Lady’s Solitaire Card Gives You 4 Miles Per Dollar on Specific Spending Categories
Budgeting
UOB Lady’s Solitaire Card Gives You 4 Miles Per Dollar on Specific Spending Categories
We all like to rack up those credit card rewards and points, don’t we? So, whether you like to order in those convenient deliveries a lot from Foodpanda/Deliveroo, take mad...
7 June 2024
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Opinion
Is Upgrading From an HDB to a Condo a “Must” to Build Wealth? We Rate Advice From Reddit
The acronym “HDB” can deliver a range of emotions for any Singaporean looking to get their hands on the local housing ladder. That’s because the process to get one is...
30 May 2024
Priority-Banking-Singapore
Priority Banking
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Priority Banking Accounts in Singapore
Whenever you go to your local bank in Singapore, you may notice words such as “Premier” or “Treasures” attached to the end of the bank. They’re not there just to...
23 May 2024
fwd-travel-insurance-review
Travel Insurance
FWD Travel Insurance Singapore Review (2024)
As a typical cheapo sinkie, I must confess to buying FWD travel insurance purely because it’s one of the most affordable travel insurance providers in Singapore. Ask a bunch of random...
19 May 2024
travel-insurance-singapore-guide
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Singapore Guide (2024): Must-Knows for Choosing the Best Travel Insurance
Travelling is a favourite Singaporean pastime. A national sport, if you will. But while we all love travel and wanderlust, most of us don’t give much thought to buying travel insurance....
10 May 2024
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Property
Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD): What Is ABSD In Singapore? What Are The Rates? (2024)
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) just clawed back S$60 million from private property buyers. The reason? Tax avoidance. Some 166 property buyers made use of the 99-1 loophole to reduce the Additional...
8 May 2024
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2024: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Healthcare
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2024: 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...
7 May 2024