The countdown to 2025 is on, and what better way to welcome the new year than with a dazzling display of fireworks? Whether you’re looking for a romantic spot, a...

Did you see these coming? Public transport fares are going up (boo), and one of the most exciting new cards launched this year is getting its 8% cashback extended (yay!)....

Where did 2024 go? It feels like just yesterday we were making resolutions and planning holidays, and now here we are, gearing up for another new year. One of the...

Living in a first-class city like Singapore has its perks. While this life comes with convenience and infrastructure, the upkeep is one of the most expensive in the world. Whether...

If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that the world loves a comeback—on stage, on screen, and even in politics. We had the 2024 Olympics in France, following the somewhat subdued...

Looking for a fuss-free credit card that rewards you for every single purchase? The American Express True Cashback Card might just be your perfect match, offering a straightforward 1.5% cashback...

If Defying Gravity has been looping in your head since Wicked stormed cinemas, you’re in good company. The musical’s empowering take on strong women shattering expectations is pretty much everywhere...

Gatherings of central bankers sound about as much fun as having our wisdom teeth extracted…without painkillers. But–believe it or not–all that technical terminology and economics theory as well as forecasting...

What do a digital otter savings buddy, private home sales and new cars have in common? They’re all part of What’s Happening This Week?, our weekly round-up of the latest...

Spoiler alert: Christmas log cakes aren’t cheap, especially if you buy the really nice, glossy ones from hotels. If you go for a hefty cake (>1kg) with premium ingredients, it’s...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And seeing as it’s already December, it’s high time you start getting those Christmas gifts and allocating a budget for them. In...

This week, our finance news stories impact your savings, travel, and even health care options. From tweaks to CPF interest rates to passport-free travel initiatives, the latest headlines are filled...

So you’ve wrapped your Secret Santa gifts, decorated the Christmas tree, and soaked in the Yuletide atmosphere around the island. Now, what’s next? Yep, it’s time to put your exercise and...

Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money...

Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don’t end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and...

Wedding dinners in Singapore can sometimes be a mercenary affair. Don’t be fooled into thinking that wedding ang baos (red packets) are purely a gift from the heart. In Singapore,...

On my very first overseas trip without my parents, the airline lost my luggage for almost 24 hours. I was headed to Madrid, Spain, and had a layover in Zurich, Switzerland....

It wasn’t long ago that blazing fast 1Gbps fibre broadband plans seemed like a luxury plan reserved for the high SES. However, technological advances and fierce competition have made these...

New curry sauce rules that aren’t currying any favours, 80% discounts to fight morning train/bus congestion (anyone missing the Covid-19 days now?), a fresh new digital pet insurance, and more....

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...

For those of us with wanderlust, it always seems like the price of flights out of Singapore are–pun totally intended–soaring upwards. It’s 1 big reason why so many people like...

Yesterday, the Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card offered 6% cashback at merchants like Netflix, Spotify, and fast food joints, plus the same cashback on your daily train or bus commute....

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Nov 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 7,460 SmartPoints Dominick Tan 7,010 SmartPoints Law Jia Hong...

If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...

Nothing gets Singaporeans going like a hotel buffet. After all, eating is our national hobby. The only problem? The cost. Aside from atas Michelin-starred restaurants, buffets are pretty much the most...