Note: Aviva Singapore has merged with Singlife. NTUC Income has rebranded as Income Insurance. All information is accurate as of 14 May 2025. Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly, and the...

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,...

The HSBC Live+ Credit Card was recently crowned the Winner of the Best Credit Card Product for Cash Back in Asia Pacific 2025—and it’s easy to see why. This lifestyle card...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Dec 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 50,000 SmartPoints Qze Han 5,000 SmartPoints Kit Yee Leong...

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...

Two of Singapore’s top savings accounts—UOB One and OCBC 360—got nerfed on 1 May 2025. Interestingly, the updated rates put them pretty much neck and neck. So… which savings account is...

COE prices killing your car dreams? You’re not alone. With sky-high premiums making brand-new rides feel out of reach, many Singaporeans are turning to buying second-hand. In fact, Singapore’s used...

Buffets aren’t just about food—they’re a whole experience. It’s the thrill of endless choices, the satisfaction of stacking your plate high, and the triumphant feeling of eating your money’s worth....

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....

Just said “yes” to forever? Congratulations! Now comes the planning, the Pinterest boards, and the avalanche of to-dos leading up to your big day. As romantic as weddings are, the...

Planning a wedding in Singapore is exciting—and let’s face it, expensive. From booking the venue and hiring a photographer to purchasing a bridal gown, suit, and covering the banquet, honeymoon,...

Debt consolidation isn’t just banker jargon—it’s a smart, straightforward way to simplify your finances. By rolling your loans and credit card balances into a single payment with one interest rate,...

You know that moment when you’re booking a flight, and right before you checkout, the airline nudges you to add travel insurance? Most of us just shrug it off, assuming...

This May, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Apple 10.9-inch iPad 10th Gen WiFi 64GB (worth $499) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones...

Credit cards are an ubiquitous part of our lives, and still remarkably relevant in Singapore, even amidst the rise of e-wallets and other digital payment methods. It’s not uncommon to...

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,...

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...

If you’re reading this, you’re likely on the cusp of one of life’s biggest decisions—considering having / expecting a child. While the emotional rewards are priceless, the financial realities can...

If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you...

Imagine this: you’re standing in a glossy car showroom, admiring your future ride, and the dealer leans in with a smile: “Why not finance it with us? We offer in-house...

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...

Imagine this—it’s the middle of the night, and you or a loved one suddenly falls ill. You’ve run out of medicine, and it’s long past the opening hours of your...

Singaporeans and crossing the Causeway for cheap groceries—name a better duo. I’ll wait. If you’re planning a trip to Johor Bahru soon, you’ve probably heard about the new entry requirements...

Did you hear? The government is giving away money to Singaporeans again. This time isn’t another small handout. Budget 2025 is packed with financial support for every Singaporean. “A budget...

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,...