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Invest
What on Earth is a Unit Trust Anyway?
Perhaps you can’t really blame Singaporeans for not being more proactive in investing. Just reading through a list of investment products is enough to make anyone’s head spin. This could,...
1 October 2015
3 Reasons the High Motorcycle COEs in Singapore are Unreasonable
Opinion
3 Reasons the High Motorcycle COEs in Singapore are Unreasonable
Car COE prices have been creeping downwards, and wannabe car owners all over Singapore are waiting with bated breath for them to fall even lower. Every so often, the newspapers...
30 September 2015
How to Know If You’re Dating Someone Who’ll Make You Poorer
Opinion
How to Know If You’re Dating Someone Who’ll Make You Poorer
Some guys firmly believe that the way into a woman’s heart is through their big wallets, and spare no expense in trying to impress the ladies with flashy cars and...
29 September 2015
What is Compound Interest and Why Should You Love It?
Invest
What is Compound Interest and Why Should You Love It?
If you’re a regular reader of the MoneySmart blog, you’ve probably come across the term “compound interest” more than once. We’re a huge fan of compound interest and often talk...
29 September 2015
Think You Need to Spend Tons of Money For These Awesome Experiences? Think Again
Entertainment
Think You Need to Spend Tons of Money For These Awesome Experiences? Think Again
“Wow, this place is magical,” said my friend. “It looks like we’re not in Singapore.” When Singaporeans think of life-changing, profound, surreal experiences, it goes without saying that these magical...
28 September 2015
3 Luxury Items That Singaporean Ladies Can Now Afford To Have
Shopping
3 Luxury Items That Singaporean Ladies Can Now Afford To Have
Most Singaporeans prefer buying to renting, no matter how expensive it is. This is a mindset that’s been cultivated by the high home ownership rates here. No matter how expensive...
27 September 2015
3 Common Bad Habits That Make Singaporeans Poorer
Opinion
3 Common Bad Habits That Make Singaporeans Poorer
If you’re poor because life dealt you a lousy hand of cards, you deserve all the help in the world. But many Singaporeans land themselves in financial trouble simply because...
24 September 2015
Why is the Government Not Doing Enough to Promote Alternative Means of Transport in Singapore?
Opinion
Why is the Government Not Doing Enough to Promote Alternative Means of Transport in Singapore?
In our little urban island, cycling is like sex. It’s enjoyable, it causes you to sweat and, if you’re into that kind of thing, two people can ride simultaneously. But...
23 September 2015
4 Important Purchases You Will Definitely Regret Not Spending More Money On
Budgeting
4 Important Purchases You Will Definitely Regret Not Spending More Money On
The last time someone told me they paid $700 for a new smartphone, I smirked inwardly at the fact that they paid $700 more than I did for my barely-smart...
23 September 2015
3 Ways Singapore Companies Can Stop Employees From Quitting
Career
3 Ways Singapore Companies Can Stop Employees From Quitting
Singaporean employees are as loyal to their bosses as those uncles on Sammy Boy are to their wives—they’re dissatisfied with what they have, and most wouldn’t hesitate to leave for...
23 September 2015
singapore property cooling measures
Opinion
Should The Government Be Removing Singapore Property Cooling Measures?
Say you’re hosting a party and you’re all out of ice and it’s not convenient to head down to a 7-Eleven or a supermarket to buy more. Instead, you put...
22 September 2015
3 Benefits of Internships That Have Nothing to Do With Getting a Job There
Career
3 Benefits of Internships That Have Nothing to Do With Getting a Job There
I’ve met university students with resumes that were five pages long. These guys tried to cram in at least two or three internships during their long holidays each year, and...
22 September 2015
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Juggle Work and Kids Better
Family
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Juggle Work and Kids Better
Despite the government recently increasing the amount of cash incentives open to Singaporean parents, the number one complaint of new parents on my Facebook feed has been not lack of...
22 September 2015
multigenerational flats
Property
Which Singaporeans Can Benefit From Buying a Multigenerational Home?
In land scarce Singapore, where the property prices are still pretty high despite the past two years of cooling measures, I’m sure no one’s going to blame you if you’re...
21 September 2015
3 Typical Singaporean Travellers and How They Can Save Money
Travel
3 Typical Singaporean Travellers and How They Can Save Money
I have yet to meet a Singaporean who hates travelling—mainly because for us, going to a foreign country can mean making a mere 30 minute drive across the Causeway.
21 September 2015
online grocery shopping singapore
Shopping
Is Online Grocery Shopping in Singapore Cheaper Than Going To a Supermarket?
We Singaporeans are addicted to convenience. I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to have to step into the abyss of a shopping mall because I now buy most of...
21 September 2015
3 Reasons Singapore SMEs Should Welcome, Not Discourage, Parental Leave
Career
3 Reasons Singapore SMEs Should Welcome, Not Discourage, Parental Leave
It looks like the government’s going all out this year to convince Singaporeans to have kids. The national paternity leave allowance just got raised to two weeks, although it’s not...
18 September 2015
5 Travel Destinations Singaporeans Think Are Expensive But Can Be Surprisingly Cheap
Travel
5 Travel Destinations Singaporeans Think Are Expensive But Can Be Surprisingly Cheap
Most Singaporeans think of Bangkok, KL, Phuket or Penang when they want an inexpensive vacation. Everything else, by default, is expensive—people balk at the cost of hotels in Tokyo and...
18 September 2015
ABSD Singapore
Opinion
Will the Average Singaporean Get Burnt if the ABSD is Removed?
The other day I had a little “fight” with an up-riding escalator. It resulted in a large (but not deep) gash on my toe. While the bandage was on, I...
17 September 2015
3 Ways Young, Unmarried Singaporeans Can Benefit From Moving Out of the Family Home
Opinion
3 Ways Young, Unmarried Singaporeans Can Benefit From Moving Out of the Family Home
Pragmatic Singaporeans usually live with their parents until they get married, and some even continue doing so after tying the knot. While the reasons for this used to be largely...
17 September 2015
How to Make Sure You’re Getting Your Money’s Worth When Hiring a Tutor For Your Child
Family
How to Make Sure You’re Getting Your Money’s Worth When Hiring a Tutor For Your Child
If you’re a Singaporean parent, there’s a 70% chance you’ll be enrolling your kid in tuition at some point in their lives. However, despite such high tuition enrolment rates, only...
17 September 2015
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Opinion
The 6 Most Important Policies That May Have Changed the Game in General Election 2015
After the results of last week’s General Elections, some of you may be emotionally affected. Especially if you were making informal bets about the voting margins at each of the...
16 September 2015
3 Things You Should NOT Do When You Get a Windfall
Opinion
3 Things You Should NOT Do When You Get a Windfall
Judging by the number of people praying for Toto and 4D numbers at temples all over Singapore, a lot of people here are hoping for some windfall luck, as the...
15 September 2015
3 Reasons Singaporeans Might Consider Buying a Condo as Their First Home
Property
3 Reasons Singaporeans Might Consider Buying a Condo as Their First Home
Let’s face it, many Singaporeans choose to buy condos over HDB flats because of perceived prestige and in pursuit of the hallowed five Cs. But unfortunately, condos come at a...
11 September 2015
pension scheme
Opinion
3 of the Best Pension Schemes in the World Singapore Can Learn From
When I retire, I want to travel on cruise ships. I want to laze in the shade of a beach umbrella as I pretend to read a book while checking...
10 September 2015