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[UPDATED] Budget 2020 — Measures to Cushion Impact of Covid-19 on Key Sectors
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[UPDATED] Budget 2020 — Measures to Cushion Impact of Covid-19 on Key Sectors
One of the key themes of this year’s Budget 2020 announcement by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat is the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak in Singapore. It...
6 April 2020
[UPDATED] Resilience Budget 2020 — Up to $900 Cash for Singaporeans, $1,000 Monthly Payout for Self-Employed & More
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[UPDATED] Resilience Budget 2020 — Up to $900 Cash for Singaporeans, $1,000 Monthly Payout for Self-Employed & More
Whether you care to admit it or not, COVID-19 is wreaking havoc globally. Even if you think that medically it's "just a flu" — scoffs — you can't poss...
6 April 2020
[UPDATED] Unity Budget 2020 — No GST Increase For 2021, Up to $1,600 GST Vouchers & More
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[UPDATED] Unity Budget 2020 — No GST Increase For 2021, Up to $1,600 GST Vouchers & More
Perhaps one of the most anticipated announcements of Budget 2020 was that of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore. In Budget 2018, Finance Mi...
6 April 2020
5 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do During This Covid-19 Period
Career
5 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do During This Covid-19 Period
Covid-19 is a medical emergency, but its impact goes far beyond the healthcare industry. It has accelerated the global recession, impacting many key s...
1 April 2020
35 Shopping Malls With Free Parking Until Further Notice (Mar 2020)
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35 Shopping Malls With Free Parking Until Further Notice (Mar 2020)
Note: This article was written before Singapore's circuit breaker measures were implemented. Although these malls remain open (for the essential store...
31 March 2020
[UPDATED] Budget 2020 Highlights — 10 Key Announcements To Note
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[UPDATED] Budget 2020 Highlights — 10 Key Announcements To Note
I have to admit — I'm quite impressed by the Budget 2020 announcement by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat. From what he share...
26 March 2020
Gold vs Silver Prices - Is It Worth Investing in Silver?
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Gold vs Silver Prices - Is It Worth Investing in Silver?
People are always yapping about how valuable gold is, but they often overlook the yellow metal's less flashy cousin, silver. The recent years have bee...
20 March 2020
Being A Sugar Baby in Singapore — How Much Money Can This Controversial "Job" Make?
Career
Being A Sugar Baby in Singapore — How Much Money Can This Controversial "Job" Make?
You can say that the rise of dating apps like Tinder and Coffee Meets Bagel have completely changed the way modern Singaporeans date, but unlike tradi...
18 March 2020
Plant Nurseries in Singapore (2020) - Popular House Plants & Where To Buy Them
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Plant Nurseries in Singapore (2020) - Popular House Plants & Where To Buy Them
Before moving into my own home, I never had any prominent interest in plants. In fact, it was the complete opposite. In primary school, my green bean...
28 February 2020
Scoot’s Revenue Head Vincent Fu On ‘Unsexy’ Jobs, Scoot’s Office Culture & More
Career
Scoot’s Revenue Head Vincent Fu On ‘Unsexy’ Jobs, Scoot’s Office Culture & More
If you’re a MoneySmart reader, you would most definitely be familiar with local airline Scoot. A subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, the budget carrier...
25 February 2020