
Invest
What is the Global Market Sell-Off and What Does It Mean for Singaporeans?
If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you know it’s been a wild ride. Since early July, global stock markets have been on a rollercoaster, with major indices like the...
9 August 2024

Family
When Should You Consider Voluntary CPF Contributions?
Given we live in the era of “doomscrolling” on TikTok and instant gratification, the thought of voluntarily contributing to our CPF (when we won’t see that coin for another few...
8 August 2024

Announcements
MoneySmart UOB Lucky Draw (Jan 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart UOB January 2024 Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners: Winners $2,000 Cash Justina Chan Apple 11-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi M2 (4th Generation) 128GB...
8 August 2024

Invest
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Luxury Watches: How to Start, Model Comparisons, and More
When you hear the word “investment”, what comes to mind? We’re guessing traditional instruments like stocks, real estate or bonds. But what about luxury watches? Luxury watches are more than...
2 August 2024

Opinion
“I Tried to Buy a Flat While $100,000 in Debt” and 12 Other Financial Red Flags
Looking for a man in finance? As far as money is concerned, there are far worse partners you could choose than someone without a trust fund. Financial red flags are...
31 July 2024

Family
Should You Open a Joint Account With Your Spouse? Here are 3 Pros and 3 Cons to Consider
If you believe that marriage means two become one, then you might subscribe to the belief that a married couple’s bank accounts also need to merge. While there are advantages...
26 July 2024

Dining
Best Hotpot Singapore 2024: 7 Alternatives To Haidilao—Paradise, Xiao Long Kan, Old Beijing & More
Singaporeans are a funny bunch. Although the weather is sweltering most of the time, there seem to be more and more hot pot places popping up all the time. Also...
25 July 2024

Budgeting
“Investing” in Singapore Lottery? The Math Behind Toto and 4D in Singapore
$13.12 million. That’s how much one lucky punter walked away with in May 2024—the largest prize money won from a single ticket in the history of Singapore lottery. *low whistle*...
23 July 2024

Entertainment
KTV Singapore Price Guide (2024)—Teo Heng, Cash Studio, K.STAR & More
Karaoke brings out strange talents in me—I can remember the lyrics to my Primary 6 jam (read: “Oops! I Did It Again”) and spit Jay Chou raps like Mandarin is...
19 July 2024

Dining
Best Food Discount and Rewards Apps in Singapore (2024)—Chope, Burpple, Entertainer & More
“Are you a member?” the restaurant staff asks. “Is it free?” comes my reply. Usually, it is. And that’s how, over the years, the penny-pincher in me has amassed a...
18 July 2024

Announcements
MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw 2024
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System (worth S$769.00) Amanda Lim Sony PlayStation®5 Console (SLIM)...
17 July 2024

Travel
I Tried 6 Travel Tips to Save Money—2 of Them Shaved $1,000 Off My Upcoming Trip
How old were you when you went on your first fully-funded trip? You know—the first trip for which you had to save up, plan an itinerary, and try your darndest...
17 July 2024

Credit Cards
Is Shopee’s Mari Credit Card Singapore’s Best Unlimited Cashback Card?—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Who knew that Singapore’s highest-earning unlimited cashback card would come from…Shopee? The Mari Credit Card is named after MariBank, Shopee’s digital bank. With this card, you can earn 5% unlimited...
17 July 2024

Credit Cards
Didn’t Manage To Get Tickets To Jay Chou’s Singapore Shows? MoneySmart is Giving Away 8 Cat 1 Tickets to the Carnival World Tour 2024
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re among the countless fans who missed out on securing tickets to Jay Chou’s highly anticipated Carnival World Tour in Singapore. Despite the cheapest...
12 July 2024

Transportation
6 Things You Should Know Before Travelling From Singapore to Johor Bahru
Did you know there are 12 theme parks just in Johor Bahru? Yup, there’s the popular Legoland and Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park, to the new Game On indoor...
11 July 2024

Announcements
MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway 2024
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners: Week 1 Prize Winners A Pair of Day 1 Category 1 Ticket for ASMeiR Max...
11 July 2024

Credit Cards
8 Essential Tips for Comparing Credit Cards I Wish I Knew Earlier
Since I started working at MoneySmart, I’ve learnt a lot about credit cards. Specifically, what credit cards are hiding from you. Behind every shiny new card promising up to 10%...
10 July 2024

Career
I Don’t Want to Advance in My Career—is That Bad?
“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” – George Carlin In today’s modern world, a job is complicated...
8 July 2024

Career
Should I Switch to a Lower-Paying Job for Better Prospects?
Would you take on a new job for a lower salary? It might sound crazy at first, but taking on a lower-paying job a serious consideration for some people because...
5 July 2024

Career
Should I Leave a Comfortable Job for a Job With Growth?
When it comes to your career, how comfortable are you with being comfortable? You might be wondering why I’m even asking that question. I mean, isn’t it easy to remain...
5 July 2024

Transportation
Best Times to Travel to Johor Bahru From Singapore
From eating to shopping and getting a massage, Singaporeans visit JB for all sorts of fun things. But the one thing that we can all agree on that is not...
5 July 2024

Budgeting
Top 5 Books to Read if You Want to Build Wealth and Stay Wealthy (With Insights and Quotes)
Did you know Warren Buffet spends 80% of his work time reading and thinking? Reading isn’t just for him, we can still build that habit. It’s like a workout for...
4 July 2024

Career
Fresh Graduate Jobs in Singapore: How to Write Your Resume & Other Tips
Nobody teaches you how to “adult”, least of all your teachers at school. Whether you scored As or Ds, you’ll be just as lost as everyone else when you wade...
28 June 2024

Wedding
5 Tips to Buy An Engagement Ring Under $1,000 in Singapore
Women are split in two camps: First, there are those who won’t settle for anything less than a flawless, 1-carat diamond engagement ring. These chichi ladies usually like designer wedding...
28 June 2024

Announcements
MoneySmart x HSBC Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
Thank you for participating in our lucky draw. Congratulations to our winners! 11 December 2023 – 12 January 2024 Prize Winners Rolex Submariner Steel ref:124060 Kian Lin Ong Apple 15-inch...
28 June 2024