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...

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...

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In Singapore, cards clearly rule the payments scene. According to the FIS Global Payments Report 2023 by Worldpay, credit cards made up 36% of all point-of-sale (POS) transactions in 2022,...

This week, we’re talking big moves and subtle shifts—from credit cards that now get you through MRT gantries, to a cooling (but still profitable) condo flipping scene. CPF is tightening...

In 2025, Standard Chartered boldly invites you to “turn every swipe into sky-high rewards” with their SC Journey Credit Card. Whether it’s grabbing your daily coffee, hailing a Grab ride,...

What would you do if the $12,000 you’d earmarked for childcare disappeared overnight? That’s what happened to one new parent who posted on Reddit: Though this Redditor is from overseas,...

In this week’s news mix, we have a viral sponge charm that’s taken the island by storm and a jaw-dropping luxury property payday. This week is also the last week...

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful way to show your appreciation, a beautiful bouquet is always a wonderful choice. Now, I know what you’re...

I’ve always had a soft spot for browsing books in person, so I was pretty excited to hear that Books Kinokuniya is opening a new outlet at Raffles City this...

From price hikes to party vibes, there’s plenty of buzz in finance, travel, and lifestyle this week. One platform’s quietly raised its prices (again), another’s dropping travel deals up to...

Some of my fondest memories with my mum are over a good meal. They say mum’s cooking is the best—but my mum would much rather be on the receiving end....

Did you catch that viral video of the purple sky over the Causeway? We finally found out what—or rather, who—that was all about. Clue: It starts with a You and...