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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.

Baby Budget — Cost Considerations That Come with Having A Baby in Singapore
Family
Baby Budget — Cost Considerations That Come with Having A Baby in Singapore
Let’s face it, parenthood is expensive.  No matter how well you plan, it’s impossible to really predict all the costs that come with raising a child,...
27 August 2020
Home Renovations in Singapore — How You Can Budget For It
Personal Loans
Home Renovations in Singapore — How You Can Budget For It
Renovating a home is a big project to undertake, and the process can be complicated — even if you’ve done it before. In addition, home renovation can...
21 August 2020
Personal Loans in Singapore — What Does It Mean To Borrow Responsibly?
Personal Loans
Personal Loans in Singapore — What Does It Mean To Borrow Responsibly?
You need some spare cash and have decided to take up a personal loan. As always, it’s important to be prudent with any financial choice, so read on t...
30 July 2020
Critical Illness Definitions Will Change from 26 August 2020 — What Does This Mean to Me?
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Definitions Will Change from 26 August 2020 — What Does This Mean to Me?
*Note that insurers may adopt the new definitions at an earlier date — before 26 August 2020. On 29 August 2019, the Life Insurance Association (LI...
13 July 2020
5 Ways DBS NAV Planner Can Help You Improve Your Financial Health in 2020
Budgeting
5 Ways DBS NAV Planner Can Help You Improve Your Financial Health in 2020
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
3 July 2020
Compilation of Updated Savings Account Interest Rates Amid Covid-19 Recession (July 2020)
Savings Accounts
Compilation of Updated Savings Account Interest Rates Amid Covid-19 Recession (July 2020)
In case you haven't got the memo, the world is in recession. Last month, the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed their rates to almost zero in a desperate bi...
3 July 2020
Shopee Promo Codes & Credit Card Discounts in Singapore (2020)
Shopping
Shopee Promo Codes & Credit Card Discounts in Singapore (2020)
Be it Shopee or anywhere else, as long as it's an online shopping platform, you had better first Google for promo codes. If you can't find any, then b...
2 July 2020
Syfe’s New Equity100 Portfolio — Why It’s A Smart Way to Invest in Global ETFs
Invest
Syfe’s New Equity100 Portfolio — Why It’s A Smart Way to Invest in Global ETFs
This post was written in collaboration with Syfe. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
1 July 2020
Dengue Fever in Singapore — Symptoms, Insurance & Treatment Costs
Budgeting
Dengue Fever in Singapore — Symptoms, Insurance & Treatment Costs
Everyone is worrying about the novel coronavirus outbreak, but there's another virus that's spreading on the down low — dengue fever. As of June 2020,...
23 June 2020
Want to Open A Mobile Brokerage Account? 5 Things to Consider Before Choosing This Investment Route
Invest
Want to Open A Mobile Brokerage Account? 5 Things to Consider Before Choosing This Investment Route
This post was written in collaboration with Tiger Brokers Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain o...
12 June 2020