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...
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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...
DBS Remit send money overseas no fees remittance Singapore
Budgeting
Sending Cash to Overseas Family or Back Home? How DBS Remit Helps Your Money Travel
There’s been talk about more potential air travel bubbles opening up, especially with Covid-19 vaccines progressively being administered to Singaporeans (hurrah!). At the time of writing, although the Hong Kong...
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Budgeting
Singtel GOMO vs StarHub giga vs M1 & Other SIM-Only Data Plans in Singapore
Telcos in Singapore are still at war — and it’s not just among the 3 giants.  In March 2019, Singtel launched a 20GB for $20 SIM-only plan under GOMO, a...
27 January 2021
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Life Insurance
What is the CompareFIRST Insurance Platform & How Does It Work?
Life insurance is one of the most intimidating types of insurance out there, and the fact that there are so many different types complicates things further. To help confused consumers,...
25 January 2021
Open Electricity Market - Senoko Energy - Best Electricity Plan Singapore
Budgeting
5 Reasons Why Half of Singapore Households Have Already Switched to an Electricity Retailer — What Are You Waiting For?
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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Home Insurance
What Coverage Will You Get When You Purchase Home Insurance? Plus, a Look at Singlife’s New Benefits
This post was written in collaboration with Singlife. 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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Health Insurance
3 Things to Know About MediShield Life Premiums & Coverage Changes in 2021
A lot has changed in the past year, but the upcoming changes to the government’s health insurance scheme, MediShield Life, might have gotten lost in the noise. While the system...
21 January 2021
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Credit Cards
10 Best E-Wallets & Mobile Payment Apps 2021: PayLah, GrabPay, Google Pay & More
It’s 2021, and cash is officially passé. With so many mobile payment options, it seems like all you have to do after a restaurant meal is to flash your phone in...
20 January 2021
POSB Smart Money Moves 2021 - NAV Planner for young families
Budgeting
New Norm 2021: Young Parents — Planning Finances for Now and the Future
Remember 2020? It was a challenging year, especially for parents with young kids. You had to keep everyone safe and financially afloat during Covid-19, juggle home-based learning with work-from-home, struggle...
Singapore REITs (2018) – MoneySmart Guide to Investing in REITs
Invest
REITs in Singapore — MoneySmart Guide to Investing in REITs
Investing in real estate is part of the Singapore Dream. Own property, become a landlord, enjoy a consistent stream of rental income until the end of your days. … I...
17 January 2021
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Invest
Xiaomi, Tencent, Alibaba Fans — You Can Do More Than Just Use Their Products & Services
This post was written in collaboration with OCBC Securities. 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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Invest
Tiger Brokers Singapore Has Just Launched its Fund Mall — How Does This New Feature Benefit Investors?
This post was written in collaboration with Tiger Brokers Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the...
Concerts in Singapore 2021: 10 Live & Virtual Events to Catch
Entertainment
Concerts in Singapore 2021: 10 Live & Virtual Events to Catch
As the pandemic rages on, live entertainment is in peril. Live streams were booming in the early months of the pandemic but not many were as successful as those helmed...
13 January 2021
Mortgage Insurance in Singapore 2018 – How To Compare And Decide Which Is Best For You
Mortgage Insurance
Mortgage Insurance in Singapore: How To Compare & Decide Which Is Best For You
Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought. And you might be spending a sizeable chunk of your life repaying your home loan. A lot can happen...
12 January 2021
HSBC SmartMortgage interest offset home loan to save money
Home Loans
Feeling Festive, Feeling Thrifty! 5 Smarter Ways to Save Money Now
This post was written in collaboration with HSBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...