Announcements
MoneySmart x Citibank SMRT Trivia Lucky Draw (Jul-Aug 2025)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citibank SMRT Trivia Lucky Draw (Jul-Aug 2025).
Here is the lucky winner:
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13 January 2026
Shopping
Shopping on Taobao Singapore—Guide to Shipping Methods, Key Phrases, GST, and More You Need to Know
Check out this comprehensive guide on Taobao Singapore shopping (in English or Chinese), pros and cons of Taobao shipping options, plus bonus Taobao hacks.
13 January 2026
Budgeting
Save Hundreds a Year with These $4 Meal Prep Lunch Recipes
If you’re planning on eating healthier in 2026, you’re not alone.
When I asked in our fortnightly newsletter—“Are you planning on eating healthier in...
9 January 2026
Property
Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG)—How Much Do You Get & How Does It Affect Your First HDB Flat Purchase?
2026 offers a warm welcome to first-time homeowners. New Build-to-Order (BTO) launches in developing areas (Bayshore and Tengah) have drawn strong int...
9 January 2026
Trends
Issue #55: What’s Happening This Week? Record Low Musang King Durian Prices, COE Premiums Shift, and More
This week in the news: Singaporeans with a taste for durian might be in for a pleasant surprise, but the same can’t be said for those relying on priva...
7 January 2026
Credit Cards
Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Note: As of 5 December 2022, the Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card was renamed to the Simply Cash Credit Card along with a card redesi...
5 January 2026
Credit Cards
Your 2026 Credit Card Reset: Which Cards Should You Keep or Cull?
Review your credit cards before year-end. Use this wallet clean-up guide to decide which cards to keep, switch or cancel in 2026.
2 January 2026
Trends
Issue #54: What’s Happening This Week? CDC Vouchers, Economy Surges, HDB Prices Slow, and More
Welcome to our 54th edition of What’s Happening This Week—and our very first roundup of 2026! We’re kicking off the new year with a pocket-friendly tr...
2 January 2026
Life Insurance
New Year, New You: A Simple Insurance Check You Can Do Without an Agent
You know that stack of insurance documents sitting in your email? The ones you haven't looked at since the day you signed up?
We’re approaching the s...
30 December 2025
Career
MDRT Explained: What is MDRT and Should You Choose an MDRT-Qualified Financial Advisor?
Insurance agents often throw around the term “Million Dollar Round table” (MDRT), but what does it mean? How much does you need to earn to get MDRT?
30 December 2025