
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

Family
The Cost of Having a Baby in Singapore—Delivery Charges, Doctor’s Fees and Everything Else
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re either (a) expecting your first child (because if this is Baby Number 2 or 3, you would not have the time to read) or...
22 April 2024

Announcements
Wowza Travel Bonanza Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Thank you for participating in our Wowza Travel Bonanza Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners of our campaign: Prize Winners iPhone 15 Pro Titanium 128GB (worth S$1,649) Senthil Kumar...
21 February 2024

Healthcare
24-Hour Clinics in Singapore (2024): A Guide to Consultation Fees and Surcharges
You or your family member is suddenly sick in the wee hours of the night and there’s nothing in your medicine cabinet that might help. Clinics are all shut as...
12 January 2024

Budgeting
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
So, you’ve heard about the GST Voucher, and you’re thinking, “Sweet! Some extra cash could do wonders.” But let’s be real—most of us are clueless about how much we’re getting...
4 January 2024