POSB New Norm 2021 - how to invest cautiously this Ox year
Invest
New Norm 2021: How You Can Cautiously Invest this Ox Year
Yes, some of us were struggling to stay afloat financially last year due to Covid-19’s potent cocktail of layoffs, economic recession, pay cuts, temporary closures and cancelled gigs. Even if...
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Life Insurance
Singlife with Aviva Life Insurance Singapore — MoneySmart Review 2021
NOTE: Aviva is now Singlife with Aviva Shopping around for life insurance policies can be quite tedious because there are so many insurance companies out there, each offering a seemingly...
22 February 2021
Fitness and Step Trackers Singapore
Fitness & Beauty
7 Best Fitness Trackers in Singapore Under $300: Fitbit, Apple Watch & More
Instead of stepping onto the weighing machine with trepidation every few weeks, it’s so much easier to track your fitness progress with a fitness or step tracker strapped to your...
22 February 2021
Singtel Dash PET insurance savings plan with Etiqa
Life Insurance
Savings Interest Rates Cut Yet Again? Here’s How to Grow It by up to 1.3% p.a. — Capital Guaranteed & No Lock-in
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel Dash. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Fitness & Beauty
Post-CNY Weight Gain: 8 Ways to Shed the Kilos — Without Spending A Single Cent
Like me, you’re probably guilty of overeating (and overdrinking) this Chinese New Year.  Nevermind the glorious seafood, pencai and grilled/shabu meats; other tempting goodies you couldn’t resist include cheesy pineapple...
19 February 2021
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Life Insurance
AIA Life Insurance Singapore — MoneySmart Review 2021
With so many insurers out there selling a seemingly enormous mix of products, choosing the best life insurance policy for your needs can feel like being a kid in a...
19 February 2021
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Shopping
Apple Watch Singapore Price Guide — SE vs Series 6 vs Series 3
Checking your blood oxygen level and even notifying if you have an irregular heart rate — is there anything the Apple Watch Series 6 can’t do? But at $600 to...
19 February 2021
New Norm 2021: Do You Know What It Takes to Buy A Home in Singapore This Year?
Property
New Norm 2021: Do You Know What It Takes to Buy A Home in Singapore This Year?
Last year (2020) saw us battling with Covid-19, circuit breaker, job insecurity, cashflow fears, recession and who knows what else. As a result, some of us may have put big...
HDB Community Care Apartments
Property
HDB Community Care Apartments — Are They Really Such a Good Deal?
There’s a new type of HDB flat in town. The new kid on the on the block is called the Community Care Apartment, and the first batch was launched in...
18 February 2021
Are You Using More Electricity This Stay-Home CNY? How This Singapore Family Counters It with Smart Tips
Budgeting
Are You Using More Electricity This Stay-Home CNY? How This Singapore Family Counters It with Smart Tips
This post was written in collaboration with SP Group. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Life Insurance
AXA Life Insurance Singapore — MoneySmart Review 2021
So many insurance products, so little time. If you’re trying to pick a life insurance policy but have no idea which insurer you should buy from, our series of life...
10 February 2021
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Life Insurance
NTUC Income Life Insurance — MoneySmart Review 2021
Buying life insurance can be pretty overwhelming. Even if you manage to narrow things down to one insurer — the tried-and-true NTUC Income, for example — you still have to...
10 February 2021
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Fitness & Beauty
5 Best Bicycle Shops in Singapore for Cheap Bikes Under $700
Maybe you’re looking for a cheap bicycle for your commute. Or maybe you’re trying to get in shape without having to pay $250 a month for a gym membership.  Whatever...
8 February 2021
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Healthcare
Covid-19 Vaccine & VIFAP in Singapore: Everything you Need to Know
That moment we’ve all been waiting almost a year for has arrived: COVID-19 vaccines have been invented, approved and are finally available to the general public. It’s anyone’s guess whether...
8 February 2021
New Norm 2021: How to Grow & Fortify Your Emergency Fund, Just in Case
Budgeting
New Norm 2021: How to Grow & Fortify Your Emergency Fund, Just in Case
Whoop, whoop! As more approved Covid-19 vaccines are reaching Singapore’s shores, we’re raring to go full steam ahead in 2021. To make sure we ride the Ox by the horns...
Singlife Account vs Etiqa Gigantiq vs Dash EasyEarn
Budgeting
Singlife Account vs Singtel Dash PET: Which Insurance Savings Plan is Best?
It’s no secret that savings account and fixed deposit interest rates in Singapore are dismal. So, it’s no surprise that non-bank “accounts” from insurers like Singlife and Etiqa are becoming more...
8 February 2021
POSB Everyday Card – MoneySmart Review 2022
Credit Cards
POSB Everyday Card – MoneySmart Review 2022
The POSB Everyday Card looks like a plain ol’ auntie card, but don’t be fooled by its ho hum exterior. It’s actually one of the best cashback credit cards for...
7 February 2021
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2021 Review
Property
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2021 Review: Bidadari, Boon Keng, Tengah & Bukit Batok
After a crazy 2020, 2021’s first HDB BTO launch is a sign that the world goes on turning no matter what disasters strike. To give you something to discuss over...
5 February 2021
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Entertainment
What the Heck is Short Selling? Here’s What We Learnt from GameStop
Love it or hate it, the great GameStop kerfuffle of 2021 has done an important public service: It’s brought the investing technique known as short selling into the mainstream, and beautifully illustrates...
3 February 2021
New Norm 2021: How to Have a Chinese “NewNormal” Year (#CNNY)
Budgeting
New Norm 2021: How to Have a Chinese “NewNormal” Year (#CNNY)
Chinese New Year 2021 will indeed be one for the books. While we celebrate with family over reunion dinner, it’s another celebration of sorts — that we have emerged from...
medisave account singapore
Healthcare
Your MediSave Account in Singapore — How to Make the Most of It
Every month, a chunk of your salary gets deposited into your CPF MediSave Account, an account earmarked just for healthcare costs. If you’re self-employed, you can’t escape this either as...
2 February 2021
Beginner’s Guide to Major Insurance Companies in Singapore
Car Insurance
A Beginner’s Guide to Major Insurance Companies in Singapore
Can’t tell AIA from AXA? When it comes to buying insurance, the brand of your policy might not matter, but it’s definitely helpful to know about the main insurance companies...
29 January 2021
CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme: Another Way to Top Up Your Parents’ CPF
Budgeting
CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme: Who Is Eligible & How It Works
Topping up your parents’ CPF Retirement Account has long been a way to offer financial support to family members. Now, you might be able to get money from the government...
28 January 2021
7 Best Bike Shops in Singapore for Affordable Foldable Bicycles
Shopping
7 Best Bike Shops in Singapore for Affordable Foldable Bicycles
Life is simpler and easier when you can hop on a bicycle and go anywhere (almost) you want. You get to reduce your carbon footprint and shed some extra weight too. ...
27 January 2021
HSBC Term Protect Advantage - Term Life Insurance - Limited Pay Option Benefits
Life Insurance
Term Life Insurance: What is the Limited Pay Option & Who Can Benefit?
This post was written in collaboration with HSBC Life. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...