Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work for Queer People
I’ve been writing finance guides at MoneySmart for over 2 years now. The best part about my job? Knowing ...
25 June 2025
What ILPs Get Wrong About Investing (And What I Do Instead)
As the old joke in Singapore goes, if you’ve ever gotten a random phone call/WhatsApp message from your ...
25 June 2025
Opinion: Rent Control Isn’t the Answer to Saving Local F&B Businesses
I think it was over a decade ago. But I still remember that one fateful Sunday morning when I went down ...
13 June 2025
Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Buy UCITS ETFs
Yes, yes, buying stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investing in US financial markets seems like ...
2 June 2025
Opinion: Gamers Are Better at Finance Than Non-Gamers
If you think finance experts are the only ones who specialise in wealth-building, think again. Listen, ...
28 March 2025
Do Women Need To Save More For Retirement Than Men?
Bad news first: You and I will literally never see the day women and men are paid equally worldwide. According ...
7 March 2025
Allianz’s Bid for NTUC Income Blocked: What Awaits Income Policyholders in 2024?
Do you remember Allianz, the prominent German insurer, wanting to buy a 50% controlling stake in Income ...
28 October 2024
When Should You Consider Voluntary CPF Contributions?
Given we live in the era of “doomscrolling” on TikTok and instant gratification, the thought of voluntarily ...
8 August 2024
“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 ...
31 July 2024
Top 5 Books to Read if You Want to Build Wealth and Stay Wealthy (With Insights and Quotes)
Did you know Warren Buffet spends 80% of his work time reading and thinking? Reading isn’t just for him, ...
4 July 2024
Is Upgrading From an HDB to a Condo a “Must” to Build Wealth? We Rate Advice From Reddit
The acronym “HDB” can deliver a range of emotions for any Singaporean looking to get their hands on the ...
30 May 2024
How to Help Someone Who Repeatedly Falls for Scams: It’s Not Just a Money Issue, It’s a Psychological One
Have you been scammed before? If it’s a resounding yes, then shame is the dominant feeling you’ve felt ...
20 May 2024
What Having Unlimited Pocket Money Taught Me About Saving Money
I grew up with unlimited pocket money. I know. That sounds kinda crazy to me too—at least now as an adult. ...
24 April 2024
Victim of Identity Theft? Here’s How to Make Sure it Never Happens Again
“My main account got hacked. Follow my new account instead! xx” Are you really on social media if you haven’t ...
26 March 2024
Have You Heard of The Great Wealth Transfer? Women Are About to Get Rich.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, there are plenty of deals and perks to look forward ...
8 March 2024
International Women’s Day: Women in the News on This Day Over The Past 50 Years
A local teacher becomes the first female Singaporean soccer coach. A local actress snags the female lead ...
8 March 2024
Think You’re Having a Rotten Week? Read These Reddit Threads
Yesterday while waiting for the lift to head into the office, I asked my colleague to confirm what day ...
19 January 2024
Ever Heard of “Soft Saving”? Here’s Why Gen Zs are Obsessed With It
In Singapore, it’s ingrained in our DNA to plan long-term—especially when it comes to our finances. Well, ...
9 January 2024
All This Technology, And We Still Haven’t Found a Way to Stop Ticket Scams in Singapore?
Recently, Singapore has been living up to its name as SINGapore. Every A-lister is holding their concert ...
6 September 2023
Is Buying From Shein Penny-Wise but Pound-Foolish?
You don’t even have to be a heavy TikTok or YouTube user to be familiar with the fast fashion juggernaut, ...
31 August 2023
The Loyalist vs The Deals Chaser—Is Disloyalty the Key to Maximising Loyalty Programmes?
I’m always secretly thrilled if I get some reward when I shop. Sure I’m still spending money but at least ...
22 August 2023
Are We In A Schrödinger’s Recession? Understanding The Dual Reality of Recovery and Recession In Singapore
Everyone’s been walking on a tightrope. Nobody is certain if we are truly in a recession yet even though ...
2 August 2023
Rewards Programmes are Evolving, and We’re Not Complaining
Now, this was a marriage we didn’t see coming. On 12 July 2023, NTUC FairPrice and ComfortDelGro (CDG) ...
18 July 2023
What Netflix’s Beef Teaches Us About Money, Investments, and Budgeting
A near accident in a parking lot turns into a viral road rage and property destruction. No, this isn’t ...
30 May 2023
Why is Nobody Talking About How Inflation is Affecting the Mental Health of Singaporeans?
In a joint statement by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry released ...
24 May 2023