“Were you struck by lightning?” This is the best theory anyone’s ever suggested to me to explain why my hair is curly. As a Singaporean Chinese, my thick, curly ‘fro...

Just got the keys to your new car? Before you hit the road, there’s one crucial thing to lock in—your parking spot. If you’re living in an HDB flat, that...

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...

What’s buzzing in Singapore this week? From a surprise mid-year bonus for civil servants to the emotional farewell (and revival) of Geylang’s last kampong house, there’s plenty to catch up...

Despite prices almost doubling over the past decade—from around $800 to $1,500 psf—executive condominiums (ECs) remain one of Singapore’s most sought-after property types. A recent study by NUS’s Institute of...

I recently met up with a friend deep in the throes of buying his first home with his wife. Aside from the renovation loan he was taking and contractor quotes...

I think it was over a decade ago. But I still remember that one fateful Sunday morning when I went down to the hawker centre below my block, craving my...

It’s one of those weeks: card perks are shrinking, airfares might spike, but hey—there’s cashback, cheap flights, and even Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular to look forward to. DBS is trimming...

SmartRewards has been around for a while now, and if you’re not on it yet—well, you’re missing out. This is MoneySmart’s very own rewards programme designed to give you the...

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

For the longest time, UOB One and OCBC 360 were the top dogs when it came to high-interest savings accounts in Singapore. Even after both got nerfed, they still managed...

In Singapore, choosing the right health insurance plan isn’t just a checkbox—it’s one of the most personal (and costly) financial decisions we make. For years, Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) with...

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...

There are grill dads, gym dads, gadget dads, and the good ol’ “nap on the couch by 8pm” dads. However yours shows up, if you’ve landed here, chances are you’re...

Feeding one extra mouth at home is one thing, but travelling with your little human? Whole different ball game. From missed flights to lost belongings, a lot can go wrong...

Expecting a baby in 2025? You’re in for quite a treat! As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, the government is rolling out the red carpet for our youngest citizens with...

Imagine a digital pet small enough to fit in your palm—lightweight, plastic, pixelated. Now imagine someone offered you US$1,500 (S$1,929) for it. Would you cash out your pixel pet? Tamagotchi...

Yes, yes, buying stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investing in US financial markets seems like a no-brainer, right? Surely, it’s the only game in town given how well US...

Singaporeans love their miles cards—but there’s one thing many forget to track: when those hard-earned points expire. With many cards, you don’t earn miles directly. You earn points first, then...

Imagine booking a flight not with your credit card, but with points you’ve effortlessly racked up just by spending smart. That’s the magic of air miles. In Singapore, KrisFlyer miles...

Ah, the air miles credit card. Clearly the most glamorous of all credit cards. Every time you use one, you’re reinforcing your image as a globetrotting, wanderlusting, jet-setter. But more importantly,...

This week’s all about big moves and bold returns—from BLACKPINK lighting up the National Stadium to Arta launching sleek, Shariah-compliant portfolios for the faith-led investor. Fresh grads from private unis...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Apr 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 7,460 SmartPoints Zhimin T 7,010 SmartPoints Lye Choon Oh...

Drivers, I’m sure you’d agree that it’s super heart pain every time you drive under the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry and hear the beep in the card reader, especially...

In Singapore, cards clearly rule the payments scene. According to the FIS Global Payments Report 2023 by Worldpay, credit cards made up 36% of all point-of-sale (POS) transactions in 2022,...