Dining
Best Brunch Buffets with Bottomless Booze: Free-Flow Alcohol, Dim Sum, and More (2024)
Ever felt the urge to keep pace with that one friend who’s ready to party by midday? If you can’t think of such a person, well, then maybe that friend...
19 August 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart’s July Lucky Draw 2024
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart’s July Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony PlayStation®5 Console (SLIM) – Digital Edition (worth S$669.00) Syed Zain Ul Abidin...
16 August 2024
Entertainment
10 TV Streaming Services in Singapore: Netflix, Disney Plus & More
Life is boring without TV streaming services. As a mom of a 2-year-old toddler, my saving grace is having “me time” after a day’s worth of writing tasks, house chores,...
16 August 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart Citibank Lucky Draw (15 Mar to 15 May 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Citibank Lucky Draw, which took place from 15 Mar to 15 May 2024. Here are the lucky winners: Winners Rolex Submariner 124060 (worth...
16 August 2024
Invest
The Beginner’s Guide to Singapore Treasury Bills for Individual Investors 2024: What are T-bills and How to Apply
Thinking about where to park your hard-earned cash in Singapore? You’re looking in the right place. Living in one of the world’s most expensive cities isn’t easy on the wallet....
16 August 2024
Invest
Looking for a New Side Hustle? Here are 5 Reasons Why CFD Trading Could Be the Perfect One for You
I can’t help but compare prices with things back home in Singapore whenever I travel. From groceries to coffee in a trendy cafe, and eating out at restaurants, some things...
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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
Dining
National Day Promotions 2024: NDP eCoupons, $0.59 Deals, 1-for-1 Offers, and More
Singaporeans love a good deal. It’s part of our national identity. So for a nation of money-savvy, food-loving folk, there’s no better way to celebrate National Day the Singaporean way...
5 August 2024
Invest
Latest 6-Month T-bill Offers Cut-Off Yield of 3.40% – What Does it Mean For Your Investment in 2024?
In a climate of turbulent financial cycles, whether for stocks or crypto, Treasury Bills (T-bills) emerge as a stable, no-frills investment alternative. The short-term nature allows you to receive your...
5 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
Travel Insurance
DirectAsia Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
When it comes to offering the most affordable travel insurance in Singapore, the fight to the bottom continues. DirectAsia travel insurance is one of the more popular budget travel insurance providers...
1 August 2024
Entertainment
A Guide to National Day in Singapore 2024: Best Spots to Watch Fireworks, Heartland Celebrations, and More
Besides coveted concert tickets, another event that’s equally painful to get tickets for is the National Day Parade. Balloting is completely random and earlier this year, people were even sharing on...
31 July 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
21 Places for High Tea in Singapore—Updated with 1-for-1 Deals (Jul 2024)
It’s said that the tradition of high tea started as a way to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner for the nobility who were peckish. What better way to...
19 July 2024
Invest
Top 11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about T-Bills in Singapore
Since last year, you find everyone monitoring the Treasury Bills (T-Bills) monthly like clockwork. It’s the time of the month where many will park their cash on a short-term security...
19 July 2024
Travel
Bintan and Batam Ferry Prices—Which is the Cheapest Ferry? (2024)
Just short (and cheap) ferry rides away, both Bintan and Batam are top resort destinations among Singaporeans. Depending on your destination and ferry operator, it’ll take about 1 to 2...
18 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
Personal Loans
Effective Interest Rate (EIR)—What Does it Mean and How do You Calculate it?
Everybody knows what an interest rate is—it’s effectively a percentage of an amount over a year. If your savings account earns you a 0.05% interest per year (which is a...
17 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