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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.

WeChat Pay & AliPay: Workarounds for Singaporeans to Set Up China Payment Apps
Budgeting
WeChat Pay & AliPay: Workarounds for Singaporeans to Set Up China Payment Apps
We’re all familiar with using contactless payment gateways to pay for goods and services in Singapore, anything from PayWave to GrabPay.  However, you...
29 November 2019
Google Flights vs Skyscanner vs KAYAK vs Expedia - Which Is The Cheapest?
Travel
Google Flights vs Skyscanner vs KAYAK vs Expedia - Which Is The Cheapest?
It should come as no surprise that the world's largest search engine has come up with their very own flight comparison tool, releasing Google Flights...
27 November 2019
The Queensway Shopping Centre En Bloc Failed, But Is It Still Worth Visiting?
Budgeting
The Queensway Shopping Centre En Bloc Failed, But Is It Still Worth Visiting?
Queensway Shopping Centre's fate had been hanging on thin thread for the longest time — many people were up in arms when news broke of the 45-year-old...
27 November 2019
19 Value for Money Halal Buffets in Singapore (2019)
Dining
19 Value for Money Halal Buffets in Singapore (2019)
The best thing about Singapore's diversity is that it extends to our crazy obsession with buffets too. There's a buffet for almost every trending dish...
21 November 2019
5 Best Halal Cake Shops in Singapore for Affordable Birthday Cakes
Dining
5 Best Halal Cake Shops in Singapore for Affordable Birthday Cakes
Everyone loves cake, and from birthdays to Christmas, it's used to celebrate seemingly every occasion. But the thing about cakes is that it's not hala...
18 November 2019
Gardens By The Bay Christmas Wonderland 2019 - Ticket Prices, Highlights & More
Budgeting
Gardens By The Bay Christmas Wonderland 2019 - Ticket Prices, Highlights & More
If the yearly lights along Orchard Road aren't doing it for you, try tickling your festive bones at Gardens By The Bay instead. Sure, Christmas Wonder...
18 November 2019
Best Poke Bowls in Singapore - 9 Most Affordable Poke Bowls for Your Salmon Fix (2019)
Dining
Best Poke Bowls in Singapore - 9 Most Affordable Poke Bowls for Your Salmon Fix (2019)
The poke bowl (aka the cai png of Hawaii) is typically made up of cubed sashimi (usually salmon or tuna), various fruits and vegetables and sushi rice...
15 November 2019
KrisShop Guide — How Cheap is Duty-Free Shopping with Singapore Airlines?
Shopping
KrisShop Guide — How Cheap is Duty-Free Shopping with Singapore Airlines?
I don't know about you, but I often confuse Singapore Airlines' KrisShop with iShopChangi. They're both duty-free shops, so I kind of just always assu...
13 November 2019
Comparing Taxi Fares in Singapore — Plus, Which Cabs "Die Die" Also Cannot Take?
Transportation
Comparing Taxi Fares in Singapore — Plus, Which Cabs "Die Die" Also Cannot Take?
Now that private hire ride-hailing is all the rage in Singapore, what's become of our original gangster taxis? Most people I know have switched over t...
11 November 2019
9 Affordable Cooking Classes in Singapore (Mostly SkillsFuture Claimable!)
Dining
9 Affordable Cooking Classes in Singapore (Mostly SkillsFuture Claimable!)
There’s just something about homemade meals that shout “comfort” and “love”. Of course, if you’re not a good home cook, they can also scream “burnt ed...
8 November 2019