One of my favourite things to do when I’m overseas is visit the supermarket for cheap local snacks and discounted bentos if you’re in Japan. But in Singapore, who has...

When you think of “safe” or “low-risk” investments, T-bills and high-yield savings accounts probably top the list. But with T-bill rates dipping below 2% and banks cutting bonus interest rates,...

The HSBC Live+ Credit Card is 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 has been...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Mar 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 18,760 SmartPoints Wan Yu 18,760 SmartPoints Kenny Carroll 18,760...

Wondering where to park your spare cash in Singapore? You’re not alone. With the cost of living always climbing and rates on savings accounts, many are searching for smarter ways...

Tariff news, ongoing conflicts, and the possibility of a recession still loom, making the markets now grumpier than my cranky teething baby. While at least they don’t scream as loudly,...

This week’s updates are a mix of sweet deals and stinging trade-offs. One popular rewards card is changing the game—good news if you commute, trickier if you don’t. Over at...

When I first saw the term “multi-leg options”, my mind went to a three-legged race or a funky tap dance—certainly not trading. But in the world of options trading, having...

A smart home isn’t about showing off to guests. It’s about never having to mop at 10 pm on a Sunday. Between work deadlines and social commitments, the last thing...

In the digital world, we can get information almost instantaneously. The rise of the Internet around 2 decades ago (I remember using MSN Messenger, which makes me feel old!) enabled...

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...

It all began with a deck of playing cards on Jason Ang’s very first Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight in 1980. Over the next 4 decades (and counting), the tour manager...

Yes, I know the year-end period is peak travel season. And honestly, I don’t love the crowds. But there’s something so satisfying about taking a holiday at the end of...

We’ve got exciting news to share: MoneySmart is the Platinum Sponsor of Endowus Gives Back 2025. And this year, giving back is easier—and closer to home—than ever. For the first...

So you’ve crunched the numbers and realised your household income has nudged past the cap for a BTO flat. Congrats—that’s a good problem to have… but it also means you’re...

Earlier this week on 27 Aug 2025, the Government announced that CareShield Life payouts and premiums will be increasing from 2026. On one hand, this means higher monthly support if...

In Singapore, birthdays come with more than just cake—they come with freebies. Every year, brands roll out special treats to help you celebrate, whether it’s a free meal, a pampering...

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,...

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...

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...