
Invest
FUTU Singapore Launches with moomoo Trading App — Here’s A First Look
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the...
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Life Insurance
How to Review Your Insurance Policies by Yourself (No Agent Required!)
The process of comparing and buying insurance can be so tedious that, once it’s done, you might be tempted to forget all about it and go back to living your...
19 March 2021

Transportation
7 Ways to Lower Car Maintenance Costs From Petrol, Accessories to Insurance
Car prices in Singapore are no small sum, but aside to the upfront costs, there are also regular car maintenance and servicing costs that you have to factor in when you own...
18 March 2021

Invest
Astrea VI Bond — What You Should Know About this Private Equity Bond
Not unlike a Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, Astrea bonds are a near-annual affair and almost guaranteed to be a hit among investors in Singapore. In 2018, Singaporeans snapped up Astrea IV bonds like...
15 March 2021

Transportation
LTA Road Tax Renewal Guide 2021: How to Check & Pay Road Tax
There’s a bit of a learning curve for first-time vehicle owners, and I’m not just talking about learning how to avoid crazy drivers on the road. You also have to...
12 March 2021

Mortgage Insurance
Home Protection Scheme (HPS) for HDB Owners: What Does It Cover?
Besides their love for acronyms, the government also has a soft spot for schemes. And if you’re an HDB flat owner, the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) is one of the...
11 March 2021

Career
8 Interesting Jobs You Probably Never Knew Existed & How to Find Them
This post was written in collaboration with Workforce Singapore (WSG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the...
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Invest
Green Bonds in Singapore: 4 Things the Average Singaporean Should Know
One of the more novel aspects of Budget 2021 was the announcement of green bonds, an eco-friendly type of financial instrument. The green bonds aim not only to help the...
10 March 2021

Invest
Leveraged Trading for Beginners: 5 Things You Should Know
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Budgeting
3 Extra Ways You Save Money & Get More Value on Your Electricity Bill
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Life Insurance
New Norm 2021: How to Safeguard Your Savings with Insurance
Congratulations! You are now building/growing your emergency fund and you’re making steady progress. As we mentioned in our emergency fund article, there is also a need to fortify/safeguard your emergency...
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Budgeting
Time to Relook Your Electricity Contract — Are You Getting the Best Deal?
This post was written in collaboration with Senoko Energy. 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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Budgeting
International Women’s Day: 10 Female Finance & Investment Blogs to Follow
These days, Singaporean women are just as likely to be seen making stacks of cash or investing in assets, as they are raising kids or cooking for the family. That said,...
1 March 2021

Career
Can A Fresh Grad Earn $5,000/month? Some Jobs That Offer A High Starting Pay & Other Considerations
Really??? At a time like this? I know we might sound crazy, given that Singapore’s overall unemployment rate was at its highest in October last year, at 3.6% (resident rate...
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Life Insurance
China Taiping Life Insurance — MoneySmart Review 2021
Now, I’ll be honest — I’m not expecting many of you to be scrambling to buy insurance from China Taiping, as they’re one of the lesser-known insurers in Singapore. But...
24 February 2021

Life Insurance
Manulife Life Insurance Singapore — MoneySmart Review 2021
So, you’ve decided that your family can’t afford to lose you right now, and the best way to protect them is to buy life insurance so that they can get...
23 February 2021

Life Insurance
Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore — MoneySmart Review 2021
When it comes to buying life insurance, Tokio Marine isn’t the most obvious choice. For one thing, I’ve never ever been accosted on the streets by an insurance agent from...
23 February 2021

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 & 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

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

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

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

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...
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