This week, it’s all about changes you’ll want to get ahead of—some welcome, others… less so. CareShield Life is getting a payout boost, but there’s a catch for your premiums....

A friend of mine has shifted rental units 4 times in the past 6 years. Along the way, she’s had her fair share of horror stories: landlords charging her for...

Buying your first home as a couple is a big milestone. It’s about building a shared future, creating your own space, and figuring out life together. The challenge 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....

In recent months, several fires in HDB estates have made headlines in Singapore. Just last week, a blaze in Toa Payoh injured 3 people and forced the evacuation of 50 residents...

At this year’s National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke about building a “we first” society. In other words, he called on Singaporeans to look beyond just our own...

Picture this: It’s 2025, and you’re unwinding at home after a long day, ready to binge the latest episode of Single’s Inferno. Just as things are about to get spicy,...

This week’s news mix is all about surprises—some good, some bittersweet. One bank is taking the spotlight for customer service, while an indie cinema many of us loved for its...

Need cash, pronto? We’ve compared the 9 best personal loans in Singapore, and it turns out that at the time of writing, Standard Chartered’s CashOne Personal Loan has some of the...

When the new round of SG60 and CDC vouchers landed, I’ll admit, I did the usual. Straight to the supermarket, kopi and chicken rice settled, and that was that. Because...

There’s a line in When Harry Met Sally (1989), that goes: “When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of...

From dengue fever to hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), some sicknesses just keep rearing their ugly heads among us, making the headlines time and time again.  In 2025, HFMD...

Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This Aug – Sep 2025, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero...

Some things in life just work better in pairs—like a good book and a rainy afternoon, or coffee and a quiet morning. In the world of credit cards, the right...

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,...

FWD travel insurance is one of those affordable, go-to options that many Singaporeans pick without thinking twice. Known for its value-for-money plans, it’s often seen as a no-frills travel insurance...

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...

This week, it’s all about bold pivots and smart plays. Scoot’s dangling a new way to stretch your KrisFlyer miles, while 2 major telcos shake up Singapore’s broadband and mobile...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Jun 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 18,760 SmartPoints Kelly Leong 15,585 SmartPoints Renee H 1,280...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (May 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 10,490 SmartPoints Sai Mun Tan 7,460 SmartPoints Diane Chua...

Everyone from the kopitiam uncle to K-pop stans seems to be chasing air miles these days. I get it—racking up points for a jet-setting lifestyle sounds way sexier than hoarding...

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...

This August, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Up to $500 cash with $500 minimum spend (plus a chance to win $10,000!) Up to...

From transport shake-ups to wealth wins, this week’s headlines cover plenty of ground. One homegrown car-sharing service is hitting the brakes—temporarily—while a bank’s turning savings into something far cuter. A...

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...