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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.

SGUnited Traineeship Programme: 5 Things to Know Before You Accept an Offer
Career
SGUnited Traineeship Programme: 5 Things to Know Before You Accept an Offer
Now that SGUnited Traineeship Programme is in full swing, it seems the old scepticism of the programme is long gone. While most fresh graduates are j...
29 March 2021
How to Review Your Insurance Policies by Yourself (No Agent Required!)
Life Insurance
How to Review Your Insurance Policies by Yourself (No Agent Required!)
The process of comparing and buying insurance can be so tedious that, once it's done, you might be tempted to forget all about it and go back to livin...
19 March 2021
7 Ways to Lower Car Maintenance Costs From Petrol, Accessories to Insurance
Transportation
7 Ways to Lower Car Maintenance Costs From Petrol, Accessories to Insurance
Car prices in Singapore are no small sum, but aside to the upfront costs, there are also regular car maintenance and servicing costs that you have to...
18 March 2021
Term Life Insurance: What is the Limited Pay Option & Who Can Benefit?
Life Insurance
Term Life Insurance: What is the Limited Pay Option & Who Can Benefit?
This post was written in collaboration with HSBC Life. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial i...
27 January 2021
Singtel GOMO vs StarHub giga vs M1 & Other SIM-Only Data Plans in Singapore
Budgeting
Singtel GOMO vs StarHub giga vs M1 & Other SIM-Only Data Plans in Singapore
Telcos in Singapore are still at war — and it’s not just among the 3 giants.  In March 2019, Singtel launched a 20GB for $20 SIM-only plan under GOMO...
27 January 2021
Xiaomi, Tencent, Alibaba Fans — You Can Do More Than Just Use Their Products & Services
Invest
Xiaomi, Tencent, Alibaba Fans — You Can Do More Than Just Use Their Products & Services
This post was written in collaboration with OCBC Securities. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our edito...
14 January 2021
Tiger Brokers Singapore Has Just Launched its Fund Mall — How Does This New Feature Benefit Investors?
Invest
Tiger Brokers Singapore Has Just Launched its Fund Mall — How Does This New Feature Benefit Investors?
This post was written in collaboration with Tiger Brokers Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain o...
13 January 2021
Feeling Festive, Feeling Thrifty! 5 Smarter Ways to Save Money Now
Home Loans
Feeling Festive, Feeling Thrifty! 5 Smarter Ways to Save Money Now
This post was written in collaboration with HSBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
23 December 2020
Singapore Marathons Go Virtual: 7 Virtual Runs That Are Worth the $$$
Fitness & Beauty
Singapore Marathons Go Virtual: 7 Virtual Runs That Are Worth the $$$
Clearly, a pandemic hasn’t stopped us from running marathons. From Sundown Run to Standard Chartered Marathon, sports events have turned virtual to le...
18 December 2020
9 Best Shooting Games in Singapore: Laser Tag, NERF, VR games and more
Entertainment
9 Best Shooting Games in Singapore: Laser Tag, NERF, VR games and more
If there’s one thing we can agree on, it is that we are seeing our parents, siblings, partners, children WAY too much this year. While spending more t...
16 December 2020