CFD Trading Explained Like You’re a Singaporean Millennial
Invest
CFD Trading Explained Like You’re a Singaporean Millennial (No Finance Bro Speak)
You know the feeling: you’re catching up at the kopitiam when your friend casually drops words like “margin,” “leverage,” and “going short” over kopi, leaving you wondering if they’re speaking...
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2025: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Healthcare
LASIK Surgery in Singapore 2025: Where To Go And How Much Does It Cost?
Going on holiday with a bunch of Singaporeans but forgot your contact lens solution? Someone else will most certainly have some with them. Why? Because Singapore has the dubious honour...
13 hours ago
Digital Nomad in JB: Can Singaporeans Really Work From Across the Causeway?
Career
Digital Nomad in JB: Can Singaporeans Really Work From Across the Causeway?
Singapore is notorious for its high cost of living. From rising GST to sky-high property prices. It’s no wonder many Singaporeans spend weekends dashing over to Johor Bahru (JB) for...
16 hours ago
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Family
Government-Supported Childcare vs Private Childcare: Which Should You Choose? (2025)
After the excitement of welcoming a new baby and capturing every adorable moment, reality soon sets in: you may need to return to work, and someone must care for your...
1 day ago
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Property
Guide to the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) Letter (2025): 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 4-letter word like...
1 day ago
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Savings Accounts
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Jul 2025)
2025 has been a whirlwind for savers. On 1 May, both UOB One and OCBC 360 slashed their rates, each dropping to 3.30% p.a. when you credit your salary and...
4 days ago
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Entertainment
Top 43 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Jul 2025): Singapore Biryani Festival 2.0, SingaPAW Weekend, The Flower Show, and More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This July 2025, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. This...
4 days ago
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Trends
Issue #30: What’s Happening This Week? 50% Back on Transit with Amex, Seller Stamp Duty Hike, New PLAN with CPF Platform
Didn’t catch the money news this week? No worries—we’ve got you covered. There’s a way to get more out of your daily commute (if you’re quick), new rules that could...
5 days ago
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Wedding
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (Jul 2025)—How Much Should You Give?
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,...
6 days ago
Why Are We Still Working While Sick? (And How to Actually Thrive at Work)
Career
Why Are We Still Working While Sick? (And How to Actually Thrive at Work)
Ever dragged yourself into the office with a fever or cold, just because you were worried about how taking an MC might look? As a serial over-thinker, I’ve definitely been...
6 days ago
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Personal Loans
Should You Take a Personal Loan When Rates are Low? And What Happens if They Rise?
Personal loan rates in Singapore are now as low as 1.85% p.a. (EIR: from 3.40% p.a.). As of the time of writing, I counted 11 loan options in Singapore that...
8 July 2025
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Credit Cards
HSBC Revolution Card Buff: 10X Points on Contactless Payments and Travel Spend (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Just when you thought the HSBC Revolution Card’s best days were behind it, HSBC is pulling a classic plot twist. After a string of nerfs last year—most notably, scrapping 10X...
8 July 2025
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Credit Cards
The New and the Nerfed: Key Credit Card Updates in Jul 2025—HSBC Revolution Buff, UOB One Nerf, 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...
8 July 2025
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Credit Cards
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (Jul 2025): 50% Cashback on Public Transit with Amex, Win Business Class Flights with HSBC, and More
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...
7 July 2025
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Credit Cards
6 Best Credit Cards for Retirees in Singapore (2025): Everyday Cashback, Earning Miles, and More
Think retirees can’t apply for credit cards? Think again. As long as you meet the basic eligibility criteria, there are plenty of excellent credit card options in Singapore, even if...
4 July 2025
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jul 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.45%
Fixed Deposits
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jul 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.45%
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...
3 July 2025
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Dining
Best Buffet Dining Promotion in Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (July 2025)
Let’s face it—dining out in Singapore isn’t cheap. Between GST, service charge, and the sneaky add-ons, a “simple” buffet outing can feel more like a financial commitment than a casual...
3 July 2025
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jul 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jul 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This July, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Up to $550 cash with $500 minimum spend (plus a chance to win $10,000!) Up to...
2 July 2025
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Trends
Issue #29: What’s Happening This Week? SG60 Vouchers Drop, HSBC Revolution Buff, UOB One Nerf
This week in money moves: SG60 vouchers have dropped—and so are electricity and gas prices for some utility bill relief.  Over in banking, DBS is reviving its PayLah cashback programme—just...
2 July 2025
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Credit Cards
Guide to Credit Cards for Retirees in Singapore: Eligibility, Existing Cards, and More
The other day, my mum thumbed through her wallet and mused out loud: “I’ll keep this CIMB credit card—it has no annual fee, and I won’t be able to apply...
2 July 2025
9 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (July 2025)
Personal Loans
9 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (July 2025)
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...
2 July 2025
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Property
The Queer Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available? As Singapore doesn’t recognise same-sex marriage,...
1 July 2025
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Budgeting
SG60 Vouchers: What They Are, How to Claim, Where to Use Them
It’s the first day of July, and there’s good news to kick off the month: every Singapore citizen aged 21 and above can look forward to receiving up to $800...
1 July 2025
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Credit Cards
Is the Citi SMRT Card Singapore’s Most Underrated Cashback Card? (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Let’s be honest—the Citi SMRT Card doesn’t exactly have the coolest name. You might even mistake it for just another transport card. But if you ask me, this card is...
1 July 2025
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Budgeting
Where to Get Cheap Haircuts in Singapore (2025 Update) — Kcuts, Snip Avenue, Kimage Hairdressing School & More
I still remember when haircuts as a kid cost barely $8. These days, I’m forking out close to $20 for my regular bi-weekly trims. Add a beard shaping or a...
30 June 2025