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...

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...

Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money...

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...

Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This March, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. This month,...

This March, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: 6,140 SmartPoints, redeemable for an Apple iPad Wi‑Fi, 10th Generation (worth $499) 160,000 Membership Rewards® points (equivalent...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Prospective home owners, your time has come—the first Build-to-Order (BTO) flat launch of 2025 is here. In Feb 2025, HDB is offering 10,622 flats for sale: 5,032 BTO flats across...

Would you carry 5 umbrellas everywhere you go? I’m guessing your answer is no, and not because umbrellas aren’t useful. Having an umbrella handy is always a good idea in...

Today is Valentine’s Day, and it seems serendipitous that this same week, we saw the first Build-to-Order (BTO) flat launch of 2025. After all, “BTO ai mai?” often precedes “Will...

“They’re expensive, not useful, and they die. Despite all that, if I still want to get flowers for this person, I think that’s lovely.” This is what my friend told...

So you’ve done your best to plan an affordable date, but your significant other has other plans—it’s a hotel staycation, expensive luxury watch, or nothing. You don’t want to break...

Falling COE prices, rising Pokémon card scams, Singapore’s first miles-earning Visa debit card, and surging prepayment losses. These are some of the financial updates we’ve been hit with in the...

Picture this: a vivid pink toy van with bright yellow and orange plastic surfboards sticking ungainly out its rear. It’s small enough to sit in the palm of your hand—even...

Good news—thousands of healthcare workers in Singapore are getting a pay raise this year! Whether you’re a physiotherapist, pharmacist, or support staff, this salary bump is something to look forward...