We’ve got exciting news to share: MoneySmart is the Platinum Sponsor of Endowus Gives Back 2025. And this year, giving back is easier—and closer to home—than ever. For the first...

This week, it’s all about changes you’ll want to get ahead of—some welcome, others… less so. CareShield Life is getting a payout boost, but there’s a catch for your premiums....

A friend of mine has shifted rental units 4 times in the past 6 years. Along the way, she’s had her fair share of horror stories: landlords charging her for...

On my very first overseas trip without my parents, the airline lost my luggage for almost 24 hours. I was headed to Madrid, Spain, and had a layover in Zurich, Switzerland....

At this year’s National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke about building a “we first” society. In other words, he called on Singaporeans to look beyond just our own...

This week’s news mix is all about surprises—some good, some bittersweet. One bank is taking the spotlight for customer service, while an indie cinema many of us loved for its...

There’s a line in When Harry Met Sally (1989), that goes: “When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of...

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

Some things in life just work better in pairs—like a good book and a rainy afternoon, or coffee and a quiet morning. In the world of credit cards, the right...

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...

This week, it’s all about bold pivots and smart plays. Scoot’s dangling a new way to stretch your KrisFlyer miles, while 2 major telcos shake up Singapore’s broadband and mobile...

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Everyone from the kopitiam uncle to K-pop stans seems to be chasing air miles these days. I get it—racking up points for a jet-setting lifestyle sounds way sexier than hoarding...

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

From transport shake-ups to wealth wins, this week’s headlines cover plenty of ground. One homegrown car-sharing service is hitting the brakes—temporarily—while a bank’s turning savings into something far cuter. A...

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...

Ask any Singaporean what the “Singaporean Dream” means, and for decades, the answer was simple: the 5Cs. Cash, Condo, Car, Credit Card, Country Club. I remember hearing about them as...

Back in 2023, a common topic among my money-savvy friends was this: “It’s a great time to lock in a fixed deposit.” And they weren’t wrong—some banks were offering interest...

2025 has been a whirlwind for savers. On 1 May, both UOB One and OCBC 360 slashed their rates, each dropping to 3.30% p.a. when you credit your salary and...

Luxury in 2025 is personal. It’s not just about how much you paid for something, but what that thing means. And in an age where everything is commodified and mass-produced,...

This week, a new car subscription platform is challenging the idea of traditional car ownership, while solo travel is making waves as more Singaporeans head out on their own. NTUC’s...

If you’ve already maxed out your UOB One savings account, congratulations—you’ve likely made the most of its high-interest tier. But now what? With interest capped for balances above $150,000 and...

Singaporeans love a good deal. It’s part of our national identity. So for a nation of money-savvy, food-loving folk, there’s no better way to celebrate National Day the Singaporean way...

This week, we’ve got big news for home-hunters—HDB’s just launched the Jul 2025 BTO sales exercise alongside an SBF one, and a fresh scheme could finally let singles snag a...