
Entertainment
Top 43 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Apr 2025): Public Garden, Furkids Fiesta, Ebru Art Workshop, and More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This April, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. This month,...
3 days ago

Credit Cards
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (Apr 2025): Win a Lilo & Stitch-Inspired Hawaii Vacation, Get Up to 50% off Flights, and More
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don’t end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and...
4 days ago

Trends
Issue #20: What’s Happening This Week? Trump’s Tariff War, HSBC’s New Invite-Only Card, and More
From Trump’s latest tariffs shaking global markets to rising COE prices, there’s plenty to unpack in the world of money this week. We also saw a rebound in software engineer...
5 days ago

Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Apr 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This April, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: 6,140 SmartPoints, which you can redeem for an Apple iPad Wi‑Fi, 10th Generation (worth $499) 160,000 Membership Rewards®...
6 days ago

Fixed Deposits
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Apr 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.90%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...
6 days ago

Savings Accounts
UOB One Account Nerfed, Down to 3.3% From 4%—Which Savings Accounts Will Earn You More?
The UOB One account is getting nerfed—again. The UOB One account will now earn you a maximum effective interest rate (EIR) of 3.30% p.a., down from 4% p.a., which was in...
7 April 2025

Personal Loans
Car Loans vs Personal Loans: What’s the Best Way to Finance Your Car?
Thinking of buying a car in Singapore? You’re not alone—but you’re probably also aware that it’s a seriously big-ticket purchase. Between the Certificate of Entitlement (now $94,502 for a Category...
4 April 2025

Savings Accounts
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Apr 2025)
First it was OCBC 360, now it’s UOB One. Two of Singapore’s top savings accounts are getting nerfed from 1 May 2025—and the updates actually put them pretty much neck...
3 April 2025

Personal Loans
Debt Consolidation Plans in Singapore: What Are They, and How Do They Work?
Feeling like you’re juggling too many loans at once? You’re definitely not alone. As of Dec 2024, household debt in Singapore made up 51.9% of the country’s Nominal GDP—yep, that’s...
3 April 2025

Trends
Issue #19: What’s Happening This Week? Jul 2025 BTO and SBF Launches, UOB One Account Nerf, and More
Too busy to catch up on the news? We get it, especially with the short work week following Monday’s public holiday. Whether you’re planning your next move in the property...
2 April 2025

Personal Loans
Personal Loans for New Parents: When Do They Make Sense?
Parenthood is all about paradox—it fills your heart even as it drains your wallet. It’s not just the sweet lullabies you’ll need to master; it’s also the art of juggling...
28 March 2025

Travel Insurance
Starr TraveLead Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2025)
Starr’s travel insurance, Starr TraveLead, is one of the more popular budget-friendly travel insurance options in Singapore. With their competitive prices and comprehensive coverage, it’s not difficult to see why....
28 March 2025

Trends
Issue #18: What’s Happening This Week? Cold Storage and Giant’s $125 Million Sale, OCBC 360 Account Nerf, and More
This week in money news: Cold Storage and Giant are being sold for $125 million—but don’t worry, your cashback perks are safe, and you might even score cheaper groceries. OCBC...
26 March 2025

Budgeting
Duit Raya Singapore Guide 2025: How Much Green Packet To Give
In Singapore, Muslims give out duit raya (Raya money, green packets) during Syawal, the month after Ramadan. While duit raya is a widespread custom among Muslims in Singapore, it isn’t...
21 March 2025

Trends
Issue #17: What’s Happening This Week? Record $1.52m Flat Sale, Chocolate Finance Processes 90% of Delayed Withdrawals
This week, we’re looking at big numbers. A 4-room flat in the coveted Pinnacle@Duxton has just smashed records with a $1.52m sale, over 2,000,000 of Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters showed...
19 March 2025

Dining
11 Best Halal Buffets in Singapore (Mar 2025)—Starting From $30++
Whether you’re a Muslim or are dining with Muslim friends, you’ll be pleased to know that many of the best buffets in Singapore are halal-certified. We’re not just talking about...
17 March 2025

Travel Insurance
UniTravel Insurance (UOI Travel Insurance)—MoneySmart Review 2025
UOI Travel Insurance just got buffed. As of Jan 2025, UOI Travel Insurance has been renamed to UniTravel and now includes these 3 key enhancements: Increased Annual Multi-Trip age eligibility...
12 March 2025

Trends
Issue #16: What’s Happening This Week? Lady Gaga Presale Registrations Start, Chocolate Finance Pauses Instant Withdrawals
What do a global pop star and grumpy fried chicken seller have in common? They’re both making headlines in Singapore this week. From Lady Gaga’s long-awaited concert to Fiie’s Cafe...
12 March 2025

Credit Cards
5 Best Credit Cards to Use on Public Transport with SimplyGo
When I have overseas friends visiting Singapore, they are pleasantly surprised by the fact that they can use their own credit card to pay for fares on our buses and...
7 March 2025

Trends
Issue #15: What’s Happening This Week? SG60 Deals, MediSave Withdrawal Limits Increase, and More
This week, everyone has a reason to celebrate. Singaporeans are getting SG60 discounts at over 20 attractions islandwide, Singaporean women are among Asia’s most financially independent, and MediSave withdrawal limits...
7 March 2025

Opinion
Do Women Need To Save More For Retirement Than Men?
Bad news first: You and I will literally never see the day women and men are paid equally worldwide. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024,...
7 March 2025

Personal Loans
Best Instant Loans in Singapore (Feb 2025)
There are 2 things we all wish we had more of: money and time. When life throws unexpected bills your way, the last thing you want is to wait days—or...
28 February 2025

Trends
Issue #13: What’s Happening This Week?—Budget 2025, YouTrip’s New Thai Baht Wallet, and More
It’s been an eventful week. First off, we saw Budget 2025 introduce new vouchers, rebates, and perks, including something special for large families and culture lovers. YouTrip just made travel...
21 February 2025

Life Insurance
How Much Money Do Insurance Agents in Singapore Make From Your Policies?
Insurance agent. What was your immediate reaction to that term? Probably not the most positive. Many of us have experienced an old friend inviting us for coffee, only to have...
20 February 2025

Budgeting
Budget 2025 Summary: 12 Highlights You Need to Know
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, in his capacity as Minister for Finance, delivered Singapore’s Budget 2025 statement on 18 Feb 2025—his first Budget as prime minister. PM Wong described it as...
18 February 2025