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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.

HDB Silver Housing Bonus — A Guide to Downsizing Your Home in Singapore
Property
HDB Silver Housing Bonus — A Guide to Downsizing Your Home in Singapore
When your children were younger, you bought a bigger home to contain all their bric-a-brac. Now, as they have grown older and moved out of the family...
9 October 2018
Migrating to Australia - Cost of Living, Annual Salaries and Taxes
High Life
Migrating to Australia - Cost of Living, Annual Salaries and Taxes
If you are reading this from your cramped office cubicle, or on your mobile while enduring a sardine packed MRT ride home, chances are the fleeting th...
8 October 2018
5 Date Night Ideas & Budget Couple Activities in Singapore That Are Almost Free
Budgeting
5 Date Night Ideas & Budget Couple Activities in Singapore That Are Almost Free
Perpetual singles in Singapore are often quick to point out that dating is expensive, and that they’d rather save their money, thank you very much. Bu...
5 October 2018
How to Migrate to Canada: Why Migrate and How Much Does It Cost?
High Life
How to Migrate to Canada: Why Migrate and How Much Does It Cost?
Singaporeans live in a melting pot of cultures, so it comes as no surprise that Canada, with its diverse cities (like Toronto) is a favourite destinat...
4 October 2018
Top 9 Sentosa Attractions: Where to Get Discounts and Promotions
Budgeting
Top 9 Sentosa Attractions: Where to Get Discounts and Promotions
If you've read our Sentosa entry and parking price guide, you'd know that I'm personally no fan of the island. But as much as I hate to admit it, awar...
4 October 2018
Plastic Surgery in Singapore: Top 6 Procedures From Liposuction to Rhinoplasty & How Much They Cost
Budgeting
Plastic Surgery in Singapore: Top 6 Procedures From Liposuction to Rhinoplasty & How Much They Cost
Plastic surgery is gaining popularity and acceptance among Singaporeans thanks to the rise of the K-pop culture and increasing societal pressure to lo...
28 September 2018
Bubble Tea in Singapore: KOI vs LiHo vs Gong Cha vs TaiGai & More
Dining
Bubble Tea in Singapore: KOI vs LiHo vs Gong Cha vs TaiGai & More
Congratulations Singapore, it’s been almost 2 decades and we’re still obsessed with bubble tea. Also called “boba tea”, the food fad made a comeback i...
17 September 2018
Holland Village Bars Guide - $8 Beers, Booze Buffets & More
Entertainment
Holland Village Bars Guide - $8 Beers, Booze Buffets & More
As it is, it's not easy to find cheap drinks in Singapore. What more at the fancy Holland Village, right? Wrong. The hip Bohemian enclave is one of th...
13 September 2018
Singapore Car Prices - Breakdown of Car Costs & How to Save Money
Car Insurance
Singapore Car Prices - Breakdown of Car Costs & How to Save Money
Owning a car in Singapore is an expensive affair, largely thanks to high COE prices. For comparison’s sake, a brand new Volkswagen Gold TrendLine 1.4...
11 September 2018
Fridge Repair Singapore - Where to Get Your Refrigerator Repaired for Cheap
Budgeting
Fridge Repair Singapore - Where to Get Your Refrigerator Repaired for Cheap
We hate to remind you, but you probably shouldn’t wait till your fridge is gasping its last breaths before you start hunting down your refrigerator re...
10 September 2018