With inflation skyrocketing, a hefty 9% GST hike, and petrol prices hitting a global high of $2.30 per litre, many Singaporeans are increasingly turning to personal loans as a viable...

Giving your parents allowance is probably something you’ve been told to do since you were young. It’s love, Asian style. But as you start to have kids and your parents...

Not a lot of people like to think about dying, let alone plan for your death. But that’s exactly what estate planning is. It might seem morbid to make preparations...

Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire? I certainly want in, and judging by the long lines at Singapore Pools whenever they announce some grand million-dollar prize, so do many...

These days, you can learn anything online. In today’s digital age, we can plan entire trip itineraries without ever leaving TikTok and learn how to change a car tyre simply...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway (Apr 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winner Week 1, Nintendo Switch OLED (worth S$549) Aaseesh Marina Week...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Amex Lucky Draw (Jul 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prizes Winners 3 Day 2 Night stay at 5-star Luxury Tented Retreat...

So, there was kind of a big election last week in a little country called the USA. As we all know, Mr Donald Trump (aka “The Donald”) will be taking...

Ever heard of balance transfer loans? Think of them as a lifeline for those high-interest credit card balances—they let you shift that debt over to a 0% interest account, giving...

The GXS FlexiCard is a very unusual credit card. While other credit cards impose interest charges of around 27.9% if you make a late payment, this card comes with zero...

If you think TikTok is just catchy choreographies and amusing skits, perhaps you haven’t stumbled onto the useful side yet. From travel hacks like washing clothes for free while on...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart FAB15 Virtual Treasure Hunt! Here are the lucky winners: Prize Name Day 1 15,000 SmartPoints Daniel Song 1 x $50 Amazon eVoucher Emily...

It’s not always easy to make sense of why certain trends go viral (anyone else as confused as I am on the “very demure, very mindful” trend?) yet they do....

If you’re just starting out on your investing journey, it can sometimes feel like a baptism by fire—not exactly pain-free but you’re learning stuff along the way. One of the...

Ever found yourself staring at the massive credit card bill, wondering how to tackle that 25% interest rate so that it stops eating into your savings? Elsewhere, you’re caught off...

Saxo is one of my favourite brokers. I used it to invest in ETFs a few years ago because it always seemed professional and reputable. Also, the SaxoTrader platform is...

Sights to see, activities to do, food to eat—these are the factors that we usually turn our focus to when we travel. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we all...

If you’re considering a robo advisor, you might be considered a “lazy investor”. Don’t worry; that’s nothing to be ashamed of. After all, with the number of hours Singaporeans spend...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citigold Lucky Draw (Apr 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Chateau 34 Bottle Wine Cooler (CW343ES AT) Chin Keong Whang...

Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x Profiling Lucky Draw (Sep 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth S$429.00) Lester Eng S$50 Cash...

Back when we were kids, borrowing money was a simple affair. You’d ask your friend if you could borrow $5, they would hand you cash from their Hello Kitty wallet,...

Do you remember Allianz, the prominent German insurer, wanting to buy a 50% controlling stake in Income in July? Well, it seems that the deal is on hold (for now)....

For those of us adulting in Singapore, we want something in return when we spend on credit cards. That “something” is typically either air miles–like KrisFlyer miles that we can...

“Things are cheaper than before!” said no one ever. When it comes to living costs, there’s a lot that Singaporeans are up against. Singapore was ranked as the world’s most...

As Deepavali draws near, Singapore lights up with vibrant colours, lively kolam, and the enticing scent of mithai—traditional Indian sweets. These treats are more than just desserts. They’re symbols of...