Travel Insurance
Zurich Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
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...
26 September 2024
Credit Cards
The UOB One Card Now Offers up to 20% Cashback—but Here’s the Catch (MoneySmart Review 2024)
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...
24 September 2024
Travel
Best Ways to Stay Connected as a Tourist at F1 Singapore: Unlimited* 5G Tourist SIM, eSIMs, And More
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...
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Entertainment
Best Deals for F1 Singapore 2024: All-Day Buffets, Free-Flow Alcohol, Race Simulators, And More
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...
17 September 2024
Dining
6 Best Mooncake Fairs in Singapore (2024): Mooncake Price List, Promos, and More
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...
6 September 2024
Credit Cards
Comparing Credit Cards: UOB PRVI Miles vs Krisflyer UOB (2024)
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....
2 September 2024
Invest
How Long is the Waitlist for a Rolex? Is There a Waitlist at All? We Found Out for Ourselves
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...
29 August 2024
Family
Travelling with Kids: 10 Possible Disasters and How to Avoid Them
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...
26 August 2024
Credit Cards
Comparing Credit Cards: UOB EVOL vs UOB One (2024)
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...
26 August 2024
Travel Insurance
MSIG TravelEasy Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
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,...
23 August 2024
Travel
Digital Multi-Currency Accounts & Cards For Travel Spending: YouTrip, Revolut, Amaze and More
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...
22 August 2024
Dining
National Day Promotions 2024: NDP eCoupons, $0.59 Deals, 1-for-1 Offers, and More
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...
5 August 2024
Opinion
“I Tried to Buy a Flat While $100,000 in Debt” and 12 Other Financial Red Flags
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...
31 July 2024
Dining
Best Food Discount and Rewards Apps in Singapore (2024)—Chope, Burpple, Entertainer & More
“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...
18 July 2024
Travel
I Tried 6 Travel Tips to Save Money—2 of Them Shaved $1,000 Off My Upcoming Trip
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...
17 July 2024
Credit Cards
Is Shopee’s Mari Credit Card Singapore’s Best Unlimited Cashback Card?—MoneySmart Review (2024)
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...
17 July 2024
Credit Cards
8 Essential Tips for Comparing Credit Cards I Wish I Knew Earlier
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%...
10 July 2024
Career
I Don’t Want to Advance in My Career—is That Bad?
“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...
8 July 2024
Career
Should I Switch to a Lower-Paying Job for Better Prospects?
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...
5 July 2024
Career
Should I Leave a Comfortable Job for a Job With Growth?
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...
5 July 2024
Credit Cards
HSBC Live+ Credit Card: With 8% Cashback on Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment, is this the Ultimate Lifestyle Credit Card?
Some credit cards reward you for dining, some are geared towards shopping rebates, and others are all about your entertainment spending. But what if you want all 3? Enter the...
24 June 2024
Property
Guide to the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) Letter (2024): When You Need It, How to Apply, and More
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 four letter word...
24 June 2024
Credit Cards
3 Best Credit Card Pairings for Maximising Cashback, Miles, and Rewards
We’ve all heard the clichés—you’re the cheese to my macaroni, the flip to my flop, the stars to my night. Well today, I’ve got a new one for you: you’re...
20 June 2024
Budgeting
The 6 Best Subscriptions Worth Spending On Today
The other day, I wanted to show my mum a video on YouTube. I searched for the video, tapped on the right one, and an advertisement for some makeup wipes...
19 June 2024
Property
HDB BTO Jun 2024 Review: Locations, Prices, Site Plans, Expected Application Rates, and More
PSA: Apply for your Jun 2024 BTO flat by 26 Jun 2024 via the HDB Flat Portal. You know what’s special about the Jun 2024 HDB Build-To-Order (BTO) launch? Firstly,...
19 June 2024