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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.

Halal Catering in Singapore: Affordable Halal Buffet & BBQ Caterers Price List
Dining
Halal Catering in Singapore: Affordable Halal Buffet & BBQ Caterers Price List
It is almost that time of the year again; when I notice the smell of delicious curries and spices wafting through the HDB corridors, as the makciks pr...
7 May 2019
9 Non-Fast Food Restaurants With Student Meals Under $10
Dining
9 Non-Fast Food Restaurants With Student Meals Under $10
Sure, school means maths, science and exams, but it also means you get to dine at restaurants for as cheap as under $10, which is almost unheard of in...
30 April 2019
Guide To iShopChangi - Duty-Free Online Shopping in Singapore
Shopping
Guide To iShopChangi - Duty-Free Online Shopping in Singapore
For people like me who make effort to head to Changi Airport hours before my flight just to go duty-free shopping, iShopChangi is a real godsend. I sa...
25 April 2019
Can Average Singaporeans Actually Afford To Buy Landed Houses?
Property
Can Average Singaporeans Actually Afford To Buy Landed Houses?
The other day, one of our colleagues randomly lamented about how it's as good as impossible for Singaporeans to afford landed properties in Singapore...
25 April 2019
AppleCare Plus & Extended Warranties - Worth It Or Not?
Budgeting
AppleCare Plus & Extended Warranties - Worth It Or Not?
I use an iPhone, work on a MacBook Pro, and carry an iPad Mini on the go, but the truth is, prior to this article, I didn't think or know much about A...
18 April 2019
How to Save on Your Aircon Bill: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat Without Turning on the Aircon 24/7
Budgeting
How to Save on Your Aircon Bill: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat Without Turning on the Aircon 24/7
Air conditioning is about as vital to life to some Singaporeans as air, food, and water. That's because it can get crazy hot in Singapore, and for man...
18 April 2019
Best Burgers Singapore Price Guide (2019) - 9 Trending Restaurants To Check Out
Dining
Best Burgers Singapore Price Guide (2019) - 9 Trending Restaurants To Check Out
I don't know how I missed the memo, but with the opening of Shake Shack and Burger & Lobster in Singapore, burgers are officially trending. Gone are t...
17 April 2019
Planning a Funeral Service in Singapore - What to Do When a Loved One Dies & How Much It Costs
Budgeting
Planning a Funeral Service in Singapore - What to Do When a Loved One Dies & How Much It Costs
We don’t like to talk about death. It’s not a happy topic. Thinking about it is worse. It just reminds us how it’ll all end for ourselves and all we l...
17 April 2019
Diabetes in Singapore - Guide to Cost of Screening, Treatment & Medication
Healthcare
Diabetes in Singapore - Guide to Cost of Screening, Treatment & Medication
Not sure if you got the memo, but diabetes is a major problem here in Singapore. Consider the following sobering statistics: Close to 10% of Singapore...
17 April 2019
Infant Cares in Singapore 2019: PCF Sparkletots vs My First Skool vs Others
Family
Infant Cares in Singapore 2019: PCF Sparkletots vs My First Skool vs Others
It feels like just the other day when you whooped with joy (and relief) at the arrival of your baby. Now, all too soon, your maternity leave is over a...
16 April 2019