Home buyers, your next big opportunity is here. The Jul 2025 HDB Build-to-Order (BTO) launch is happening from 23 to 30 Jul 2025, with HDB offering 5,547 BTO flats across 8...

Gig workers are the “most financially stretched” group in Singapore, according to a 2023 DBS study. With expenses outpacing income, the average gig worker spends 112% of what they earn...

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...

A couple of weeks ago, I took a bus to a nearby shopping mall with my sister for lunch. Nothing fancy—just a regular day out. But instead of heading straight...

What’s making headlines this week? For starters, YouTube is giving us all a cheaper way to enjoy videos ad-free, while Cathay Pacific is celebrating its latest big win with $160...

Whether you’re buying a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat or a resale flat from HDB, there’s one slightly leh chey thing you’re gonna need to prepare. It’s not a 4-letter word like...

Didn’t catch the money news this week? No worries—we’ve got you covered. There’s a way to get more out of your daily commute (if you’re quick), new rules that could...

Personal loan rates in Singapore are now as low as 1.85% p.a. (EIR: from 3.40% p.a.). As of the time of writing, I counted 11 loan options in Singapore that...

Singapore’s credit card scene is always evolving. Sometimes, new contenders join the playing field, like the HSBC Live+ Card and the Trust Cashback Credit Card released earlier this year. Other...

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...

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...

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...