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Invest
TD Ameritrade thinkorswim Singapore Trading App: Monthly Fees & Features
Finding a great platform for stock trading might not automatically make you rich, but once you find one that lets you execute trades with ease, it does go a long...
31 August 2020
The Refreshed Amex Platinum Credit Card at a Glance — Save More on Dining & Drinks, Plus Other Benefits
Credit Cards
The Refreshed Amex Platinum Credit Card at a Glance — Save More on Dining & Drinks, Plus Other Benefits
Presenting the refreshed American Express — aka Amex — Platinum Credit Card. It’s a sleek, updated 2020 refresh, yet, still so immediately recognisable. Just so you know, here’s what the...
Baby Budget — Cost Considerations That Come with Having A Baby in Singapore & How Standard Chartered CashOne personal loan can help
Family
Baby Budget — Cost Considerations That Come with Having A Baby in Singapore
Let’s face it, parenthood is expensive.  No matter how well you plan, it’s impossible to really predict all the costs that come with raising a child, such as medical costs,...
Singapore gyms memberships for online fitness HIIT, boxing, spinning, pilates, yoga, barre classes
Fitness & Beauty
Singapore Gyms Offering Online Yoga, Pilates, HIIT and Boxing Fitness Workouts
2020 is the worst year ever for anyone with a gym membership. Gyms have reopened, but there’s still a cap on the number of class attendees. As a result, booking...
26 August 2020
Logitech, Razer, Microsoft And More – 8 Best Wireless Mouse For Work And Play (2020)
Budgeting
Logitech, Razer, Microsoft And More – 8 Best Wireless Mouse For Work And Play
Working from home or remote work is going to be a lot more prevalent now that Covid-19 has rewritten our future. Rather than spending more time working because of your...
25 August 2020
co-living singapore
Property
Co-Living in Singapore — How Much Does Rent Cost at Hmlet, Lyf & Commontown?
In pre-Zuckerberg times, there was no such thing as “co-living”. There was only “flat-sharing”, which was what you did as a broke college student with no money. Back then, it was...
24 August 2020
The Standard Chartered (SCB) CashOne Personal Loan could be an option for those looking to renovate their home.
Personal Loans
Home Renovations in Singapore — How You Can Budget For It
Renovating a home is a big project to undertake, and the process can be complicated — even if you’ve done it before. In addition, home renovation can be expensive. The...
Vaccination In Singapore – A Guide To Costs And Government Subsidies
Healthcare
Vaccination In Singapore – A Guide To Costs And Government Subsidies
As the world waits with bated breath for the COVID-19 vaccine that will save us all, here’s a gentle reminder that COVID-19 isn’t the only disease that can befall us...
20 August 2020
Heng Swee Keat announces in Budget 2020 job support scheme extended, jobs growth incentive, singaporediscovers vouchers, workfare special payment
Budgeting
DPM Heng Swee Keat Announces Extended Jobs Support Scheme and New Covid-19 Support Measures
Does anyone else feel like they’re mentally still stuck in March despite it being August?  As we’re adjusting to the ‘new normal’, we’ve seen a decrease in community cases, a...
19 August 2020
DBS Payment Plans - Enjoy Interest-Free Instalments for up to 12 Months
Budgeting
Pricey Purchases Made Lighter on Your Wallet — With DBS Payment Plans, Enjoy Interest-Free Instalments for up to 12 Months
I don’t know about you, but when I buy pricey items, I usually agonise over it for a while before buying, and I have to ensure I tick the boxes...
Use the HSBC Visa Platinum credit card for 5% cash back on groceries, dining and petrol at Caltex and Shell
Credit Cards
HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card – MoneySmart Review (2020)
So many credit cards seem to be designed for bragging rights, but not the HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card. The card is targeted at families, so don’t expect it to...
18 August 2020
DBS Esso Card gives you fuel rebates when you pump petrol
Credit Cards
DBS Esso Card – MoneySmart Review (2020)
Do you turn to The Tiger when you need to fill up your tank with black gold? Loyal customers of Esso can get rewarded for fuel purchases with the DBS...
17 August 2020
DBS Takashimaya American Express Card gives rebates when you shop at Takashimaya
Credit Cards
DBS Takashimaya American Express Card – MoneySmart Review 2020
The iconic Ngee Ann City at Orchard Road is one of those shopping malls that’s truly stood the test of time even as others have floundered. Its anchor tenant of...
13 August 2020
Standard Chartered SCB Spree credit card
Credit Cards
Standard Chartered Spree Card – MoneySmart Review (2020)
Does walking through your favourite shopping mall set your heart aflutter? Then you might as well get some cashback from your shopping sprees. There are more than enough credit cards...
12 August 2020
HDB BTO Aug 2020 launches in mature estates
Property
HDB BTO August 2020 launch in mature estates – Geylang, Bishan, Pasir Ris, Ang Mo Kio and Tampines
This year, Singaporeans anxious to buy their own homes have had to wait a little longer. Due to COVID-19, HDB’s BTO launches for May were postponed to August. The new...
12 August 2020
HDB BTO August launches in Choa Chu Kang, Tengah, Woodlands
Property
HDB BTO August 2020 launches in non-mature estates — Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands
Spending so much time at home with your parents during the circuit breaker might have strengthened your resolve to get your own place. Well, with a bumper crop of BTO...
12 August 2020
Seniors Go Digital mobile plans by Singtel, Starhub, M1, TPG Mobile
Budgeting
Seniors Go Digital: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs TPG Mobile Plan Comparison (2020)
With Zoom calls and binge-watching dramas on MeWatch, previously Toggle tv, being the new normal, senior citizens run the risk of being left behind.  Not only are some seniors not...
10 August 2020
ladies card
Credit Cards
DBS Woman’s Card vs UOB Lady’s Card — 2020 Comparison of Rewards & Privileges
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase, “The men don’t get it”. Menstrual cramps? Menopause? Notice these words all start with “men”? Ha ha. Jokes...
7 August 2020
Standard Chartered Manhattan Card Review
Credit Cards
Standard Chartered MANHATTAN World Mastercard – MoneySmart Review 2020
The Standard Chartered MANHATTAN World Mastercard has been around a long time — from the days when it was too expensive for most Singaporeans to holiday in New York. It’s also...
4 August 2020
standard chartered x card
Credit Cards
Standard Chartered X Card – The Lowdown on the New “100,000 Miles” Card
Apparently, Standard Chartered took a leaf out of Singtel’s and Starhub’s marketing playbook with its latest credit card for miles.  Similar to how the telcos recently pushed out GOMO and...
3 August 2020
Singapore staycations 2020 - STB approved hotels with promotions and deals packages
Travel
Staycation in Singapore 2020 – Approved Hotels by STB and Available Promotions
Thanks to the ban on non-essential travel and of course the fear of catching COVID-19 on the road, many of us are feeling trapped. The good news is that the...
31 July 2020
Standard Chartered Bank SCB CashOne Personal Loan: Personal Loans in Singapore — What Does It Mean To Borrow Responsibly?
Personal Loans
Personal Loans in Singapore — What Does It Mean To Borrow Responsibly?
You need some spare cash and have decided to take up a personal loan. As always, it’s important to be prudent with any financial choice, so read on to make...
MOF Fortitude Budget and how these measures benefit Singapore workers after Circuit Breaker
Budgeting
Fortitude Budget 2020: How These New Measures Further Support Singapore Workers After Circuit Breaker
It’s been two months since Singapore has emerged from the Circuit Breaker and we are now well into Phase 2. Many businesses have reopened, and services such as facials and...
28 July 2020
Monitors For Your Work From Home Set Up — Dell, Samsung, Acer And More
Shopping
8 Monitors For Your Work From Home Set Up — Dell, Samsung, Acer And More
Like it or not, the future of remote working is now. And as Phase 2 is expected to go on for months, working from home will continue to be the...
27 July 2020
bakeries in singapore for sourdough
Dining
Bakeries in Singapore — 9 Places For Sourdough Bread And More
Not all breads are equal. And this is keenly felt not too long ago when sourdough began trending on social media during the circuit breaker period. The wave of interest...
23 July 2020