Healthcare
Guide to MediShield Life in Singapore 2024—An Updated Look at Premiums, Coverage, Deductibles and Claims
When in Singapore, healthcare can be quite costly. This is also why many working adults invest in medical and hospitalisation insurance the moment they can afford it. Whenever we fall...
16 April 2024
Budgeting
Singapore Inflation Rate 2024—What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
OK, confession time. Even though I know that Inflation is Very Bad and I should do all I can to stay ahead of it, I must confess I haven’t a...
16 April 2024
Healthcare
How Much Are Health Screening Packages in Singapore? Comparing Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics
Just about every Singaporean knows about the importance of health screenings. After all, catching a serious ailment too late could mean huge medical bills or, worse, death. But how much...
16 April 2024
Education
NUS, NTU, SMU & Other Singapore University Degrees—How Much Do They Cost in 2024?
Did you know tuition fees at the University of Pennsylvania, United States, cost about US$66,100 (S$89,850) per year? And according to the QS World University Rankings 2024, UPenn ranks 4...
15 April 2024
Credit Cards
Citi Rewards Credit Card Lets You Accumulate Points for Miles, Cash Rebates and More—MoneySmart Review 2024
If you shop a lot, buy groceries for the whole family, dine out often and take rides everywhere, the Citi Rewards Credit Card may be the most worth it for...
15 April 2024
Credit Cards
The UOB Absolute Cashback Card is Getting Nerfed—MoneySmart Review 2024
“The only credit card with no spend exclusion”, UOB promises of their UOB Absolute Cashback Card. For now. From 6 May 2024, UOB is nerfing their “limitless” cashback credit card....
12 April 2024
Personal Loans
UOB Personal Loan Review 2024: Low Interest Rates from 2.88% Per Annum, Up To 2% Cash Rebate & Flexible Repayment Terms
Have an emergency that requires a large sum of money or want to consolidate credit card debt? Or perhaps your house needs some repairs or you want to renovate. Well,...
12 April 2024
Property
What Kind of Help Can Young Couples Get From HDB When Buying Their First Home?
In conventional Singaporean fashion, every couple looking to settle has to plan years ahead with a BTO application. While it may sound unromantic, it’s still the most affordable way to...
11 April 2024
Travel Insurance
Income’s Travel Insurance Review (2024): COVID-19 Coverage, Pre-existing Conditions, Promotions, Premiums
When you come across the acronym “NTUC,” the FairPrice supermarket probably comes to mind, as every self-respecting auntie would attest. However, frequent travellers may also associate it with the renowned...
9 April 2024
Budgeting
Should I Switch My Electricity Provider? 5 Most Common Questions About SP Group Answered
Remember when the Open Electricity Market (OEM) came into effect on 1 May 2019, and the streets were filled with salespeople trying to convince you to switch? If you’re like...
9 April 2024
Budgeting
16 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile (Apr 2024)
Anybody who cares about saving money should sign up for a SIM-only data plan. These plans, as the name suggests, come with only a SIM card. That means no new...
8 April 2024
Credit Cards
New UOB Lady’s Card Offering Up to 10 Miles Per Dollar—MoneySmart Review 2024
Most of us are still pouting from the announcement that the UOB One Account will be dropping its interest rates come 1 May 2024. But with every door that closes...
8 April 2024
Invest
Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) Review 2024—What are the Interest Rates and How to Buy
Ever since its inception in 2015, the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), launched by the Government, has transformed from a conservative investment option with low returns to a worthwhile investment vehicle...
5 April 2024
Invest
Gold Prices Hit Record High—How to Invest in Gold in Singapore (2024)
Guess who just broke another record? No, not Taylor Swift with her $1 billion-grossing Eras tour that may very well cross the $2 billion mark by the end of its...
5 April 2024
Budgeting
Duit Raya Singapore Guide 2024: How Much Green Packet To Give
In Singapore, Muslims give out duit raya (Raya money, green packets) during Syawal, the month after Ramadan. While duit raya is a widespread custom among Muslims in Singapore, it isn’t...
4 April 2024
Budgeting
Here’s One Way to Save More When You Buy Your Next Mobile Phone
If you have your heart set on the latest iPhone or Samsung phone, then your wallet better be ready. Today, you must fork out anywhere from $1,928 for the Samsung S24...
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Business
Why You Should Consider a Business Credit Card, Even for Your Side Hustle
When thinking about business credit cards, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that they’re exclusively for large established businesses—not for everyday folks like us, right? Well, think again. Whether...
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Savings Accounts
UOB One Account to Cut Interest Rate from 7.8% to 6%—Which Savings Accounts Will Earn You More?
They say that what goes up must come down, and the UOB One account’s 7.8% interest rates are no exception. Since late 2022, the UOB One savings account has been...
2 April 2024
Invest
CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS) – Everything You Need to Know About Investing with CPF
As someone who regularly invests, I’m not exactly a fan of CPF. My money ends up sitting in my Ordinary Account (OA), earning a measly 2.5% p.a. or up to...
2 April 2024
Healthcare
Doctor Anywhere, WhiteCoat, Speedoc…Can Telemedicine Apps Save Us Money?
Opinions about doctors fall firmly in one of two opposing camps. Either you’re a true believer of the power of modern medicine and rush to the clinic at the first...
1 April 2024
Travel
How to Earn Miles and Redeem Free Flights with Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer
Have you seen friends or others on social media boasting about the free flights they got thanks to their miles? Did that make you go green with envy and wonder...
31 March 2024
Credit Cards
Guide To Popular Merchant Category Codes (MCCs) in Singapore
After carefully considering the categories each card rewards you cashback, air miles or rewards points for, you’ve probably decided on what you think is the best credit card for you....
28 March 2024
Property
What is The HDB Resale Price Index? The 2024 Guide For Soon-To-Be Homeowners in Singapore
Buying a property in Singapore is always the largest expense anyone would make in their lifetime. Whether it’s Build-To-Order (BTO), resale flat, condominium, or landed property, you’ll expect to easily...
28 March 2024
Credit Cards
Tiger BOSS Debit Card Review 2024—The First Debit Card That Gives Fractional Shares With Everyday Spending
Have you always felt that shares are too expensive to buy and haven’t bought any? Or perhaps you haven’t invested in any shares yet—which you really should, but if you’re...
27 March 2024
Opinion
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 had a fake account created in your name yet? Even...
26 March 2024