This Oct 2024, MoneySmart turns 15! It’s been quite a ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. To thank you for your support over the past 15 years,...

The 2024 Build-to-Order (BTO) season is going out with a bang. The Oct 2024 BTO launch will be the last one of the year, and will offer 8,573 flats across...

The “I want nobody, nobody but yuu” jingle was the bane of my existence last year while I was doing my grocery shopping. There was no escaping the ear-grating ditty...

Is it really possible to do what you love for a living? It’s an ideal that many of us were brought up to believe, myself included. But as I powered...

Any miles chaser worth their salt has heard of the Instarem Amaze Card—if not already has it in their wallet. Among the flood of multi-currency card options we’re bombarded with...

What if I told you there’s a travel insurance plan that will give you free airport lounge access if your flight gets delayed? What if this travel insurance was also...

Does earning 20% cashback on a credit card sound like a dream? UOB’s just made that dream a reality with their UOB One Card. The UOB One Card has always...

With a record-breaking 24 races across 21 countries, the 2024 F1 season is set to be the most thrilling yet, and the Singapore Grand Prix is considered one of the...

The Formula 1 (F1) Singapore race is often considered the hardest F1 race of the season. ”If you survive Singapore, then you’re fit for anything else in Formula 1!” says...

Each year when the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around, Singaporeans go lunar-tic for mooncakes. Mooncakes start appearing in our homes, offices, and even our shopping malls in the form of mooncake fairs. Why...

The UOB PRVI Miles Card has the highest base miles earn rates among entry-level miles cards in Singapore. Impressive, no? But don’t forget that it comes with a conversion fee....

Fancy yourself a brand new Rolex? When it comes to getting your dream luxury watch, time is of the essence. Getting your hands on a luxury watch isn’t just a...

There’s a lot that can go wrong when you’re travelling—and there’s even more that can go wrong when you’re travelling with kids. From your child screaming non-stop on a 12-hour...

One gives you 10% cashback on online, mobile contactless and overseas in-store spending. The other gives you (up to) 10% cashback on dining, online shopping, groceries, health and beauty, convenience...

Which popular Japan-based travel insurance provider in Singapore has its roots in marine and fire insurance? Yup, if you opened this article, you’ll know it’s MSIG—Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings,...

Singaporeans are always looking for ways to save cash—especially when travelling. This is where digital multi-currency accounts come in. The world of digital multi-currency accounts is constantly changing—for better or for...

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...

Looking for a man in finance? As far as money is concerned, there are far worse partners you could choose than someone without a trust fund. Financial red flags are...

“Are you a member?” the restaurant staff asks. “Is it free?” comes my reply. Usually, it is. And that’s how, over the years, the penny-pincher in me has amassed a...

How old were you when you went on your first fully-funded trip? You know—the first trip for which you had to save up, plan an itinerary, and try your darndest...

Who knew that Singapore’s highest-earning unlimited cashback card would come from…Shopee?  The Mari Credit Card is named after MariBank, Shopee’s digital bank. With this card, you can earn 5% unlimited...

Since I started working at MoneySmart, I’ve learnt a lot about credit cards. Specifically, what credit cards are hiding from you. Behind every shiny new card promising up to 10%...

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” – George Carlin In today’s modern world, a job is complicated...

Would you take on a new job for a lower salary? It might sound crazy at first, but taking on a lower-paying job a serious consideration for some people because...

When it comes to your career, how comfortable are you with being comfortable? You might be wondering why I’m even asking that question. I mean, isn’t it easy to remain...