Think retirees can’t apply for credit cards? Think again. As long as you meet the basic eligibility criteria, there are plenty of excellent credit card options in Singapore, even if...

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...

This July, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Up to $550 cash with $500 minimum spend (plus a chance to win $10,000!) Up to...

This week in money moves: SG60 vouchers have dropped—and so are electricity and gas prices for some utility bill relief.  Over in banking, DBS is reviving its PayLah cashback programme—just...

The other day, my mum thumbed through her wallet and mused out loud: “I’ll keep this CIMB credit card—it has no annual fee, and I won’t be able to apply...

When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available? As Singapore doesn’t recognise same-sex marriage,...

It’s the first day of July, and there’s good news to kick off the month: every Singapore citizen aged 21 and above can look forward to receiving up to $800...

Let’s be honest—the Citi SMRT Card doesn’t exactly have the coolest name. You might even mistake it for just another transport card. But if you ask me, this card is...

This week, we’re seeing retirement taking on new meaning, with locals putting quality of life above just adding years. KrisFlyer miles are getting a makeover—soon you’ll get more value from...

I’ve been writing finance guides at MoneySmart for over 2 years now. The best part about my job? Knowing that the content I create helps people. But the hardest part...

Digital banks are changing how Singaporeans manage their money. Unlike traditional banks, these app-based banks operate fully online, with no branches, shorter queues (read: none), and often, fewer fees. Since...

“Were you struck by lightning?” This is the best theory anyone’s ever suggested to me to explain why my hair is curly. As a Singaporean Chinese, my thick, curly ‘fro...

What’s buzzing in Singapore this week? From a surprise mid-year bonus for civil servants to the emotional farewell (and revival) of Geylang’s last kampong house, there’s plenty to catch up...

Despite prices almost doubling over the past decade—from around $800 to $1,500 psf—executive condominiums (ECs) remain one of Singapore’s most sought-after property types. A recent study by NUS’s Institute of...

I recently met up with a friend deep in the throes of buying his first home with his wife. Aside from the renovation loan he was taking and contractor quotes...

It’s one of those weeks: card perks are shrinking, airfares might spike, but hey—there’s cashback, cheap flights, and even Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular to look forward to. DBS is trimming...

SmartRewards has been around for a while now, and if you’re not on it yet—well, you’re missing out. This is MoneySmart’s very own rewards programme designed to give you the...

Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This Jun 2025, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. This...

For the longest time, UOB One and OCBC 360 were the top dogs when it came to high-interest savings accounts in Singapore. Even after both got nerfed, they still managed...

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...

There are grill dads, gym dads, gadget dads, and the good ol’ “nap on the couch by 8pm” dads. However yours shows up, if you’ve landed here, chances are you’re...

Feeding one extra mouth at home is one thing, but travelling with your little human? Whole different ball game. From missed flights to lost belongings, a lot can go wrong...

Imagine a digital pet small enough to fit in your palm—lightweight, plastic, pixelated. Now imagine someone offered you US$1,500 (S$1,929) for it. Would you cash out your pixel pet? Tamagotchi...

Singaporeans love their miles cards—but there’s one thing many forget to track: when those hard-earned points expire. With many cards, you don’t earn miles directly. You earn points first, then...

This week’s all about big moves and bold returns—from BLACKPINK lighting up the National Stadium to Arta launching sleek, Shariah-compliant portfolios for the faith-led investor. Fresh grads from private unis...