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Singapore Transport Fares to Rise By Up To 11 Cents—8 Tips to Save Money on Bus & MRT Fares
Transportation
Singapore Transport Fares 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...
20 September 2023
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2023: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
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...
18 September 2023
Best Fibre Broadband Singapore
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
Compare Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services in Singapore: Atome, ShopBack, Grab PayLater, and More
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
How to Cancel Credit Cards in Singapore: Citibank, DBS, Standard Chartered, HSBC, and More
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
writing-cheque-guide-singapore
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
University Degrees in Singapore 2019
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
MoneySmart Travel Extravaganza Lucky Draw Winners (April – June) 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
hdb-sale-of-balance-flats-open-booking-guide
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
Citi PremierMiles Card Review—Citi Miles That Never Expire
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
cheap dentists singapore 2019
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
MoneySmart Travel Insurance Lucky Draw Winners 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
best-cruise-activities-royal-caribbean
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
5 Reasons to Get A Nespresso Subscription — With A Nespresso Machine for $1
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....
MMA Studios in Singapore: Best Places To Learn Boxing, Muay Thai & Brazilian Jiujitsu
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
MoneySmart Priceless Rewards Lucky Draw Winners 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
Jan 2023 Google Bundle Lucky Draw Winners
Announcements
Jan 2023 Google Bundle Lucky Draw Winners
As part of our Google Bundle Lucky Draw, you can stand a chance to win a Google Bundle consisting of 1x Pixel 7 Pro Smart Phone, 1x Pixel Watch, 1x...
2 May 2023
OCBC 365 Credit Card
Credit Cards
Is the OCBC 365 Credit Card the Most Comprehensive Cashback Card?
When you have multiple cashback, air miles, and rewards credit cards, you might often find yourself red-faced in line, fumbling through your wallet, desperately trying to remember which card was...
17 April 2023
travel-insurance-singapore-guide
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Singapore Guide (2023): Must-Knows for Choosing the Best Travel Insurance
Travelling is a favourite Singaporean pastime. A national sport, if you would. But while we all love travel and wanderlust, most of us don’t give much thought to buying travel insurance....
14 April 2023
ocbc 90 n card review
Credit Cards
OCBC 90°N Visa vs Mastercard—Which Miles Card is Better? (2023 Review)
For the longest time, OCBC simply did not have a decent entry-level air miles credit card in their lineup. Sure, there’s the OCBC Voyage Visa Infinite, but that’s for those with...
10 April 2023
AFTERSHOCK PC - custom built, ready to ship
Entertainment
How to Get A Custom-Built Gaming PC That’s Both Affordable & Already Assembled
For many gamers, building a custom PC is the ultimate dream. Having control over selecting the best components allows you to put together a machine with the best performance. However,...
Disney Plus - from just 33 cents a day
Entertainment
How Spending Just $10*/month on Disney+ Can Go A Long Way
The concept of home entertainment has been around for a long time. Those of a certain vintage will remember video rental stores. These magical places were chock-full of VHS tapes...
Deposit Insurance Scheme Singapore
Savings Accounts
What Does SDIC’s Deposit Insurance Scheme And Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme Each Cover?
Have you ever feared the thought of losing all your money if a financial crisis hits home? It’s a valid fear and it’s something we should consider carefully. However, don’t...
23 March 2023
gynaecologist women's clinic singapore 2018
Healthcare
A Guide To Women’s Clinics & Gynaecologists in Singapore (2023): What Services Do They Offer, How Much Do They Cost, Etc.
The female body is a wonderful, complex machine. But, like any machine, sometimes it doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to over time. To maintain your female reproductive health, you...
8 March 2023
autism-adhd-dylexia-singapore-cost-guide-testing-treatment
Family
Autism, ADHD & Dyslexia in Singapore – Cost Guide to Testing & Treatment
If you’re concerned about your child’s academic development or communication skills, you might be wondering if they have an underlying condition, such as ADHD, dyslexia or autism. Although completely different...
3 March 2023