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Credit Cards
9 Best Air Miles Credit Cards in Singapore (May–Jun 2025)
Ah, the air miles credit card. Clearly the most glamorous of all credit cards. Every time you use one, you’re reinforcing your image as a globetrotting, wanderlusting, jet-setter. But more importantly,...
29 May 2025
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Trends
Issue #25: What’s Happening This Week? BLACKPINK Visa Presale Announcement, Mandai SG60 Deals, New Shariah-Compliant Portfolios, and More
This week’s all about big moves and bold returns—from BLACKPINK lighting up the National Stadium to Arta launching sleek, Shariah-compliant portfolios for the faith-led investor. Fresh grads from private unis...
27 May 2025
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Announcements
MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Apr 2025)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Apr 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 7,460 SmartPoints Zhimin T 7,010 SmartPoints Lye Choon Oh...
27 May 2025
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Transportation
“Every Road Pay”? Here Are The 5 Most Expensive ERP Timings To Avoid in Singapore (2025)
Drivers, I’m sure you’d agree that it’s super heart pain every time you drive under the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantry and hear the beep in the card reader, especially...
26 May 2025
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Credit Cards
The Best Debit Cards in Singapore (2025)
In Singapore, cards clearly rule the payments scene. According to the FIS Global Payments Report 2023 by Worldpay, credit cards made up 36% of all point-of-sale (POS) transactions in 2022,...
25 May 2025
Can You Really Save Money By Making Coffee At Home? Here’s The Real Cost Breakdown
Budgeting
Can You Really Save Money By Making Coffee At Home? Here’s The Real Cost Breakdown
As a self-confessed coffee enthusiast, I used to make it a mission to visit a new café almost every weekend—flat white in hand, mentally ranking my favourites like a personal...
How Can Singaporeans Get Investment Exposure to India?
Invest
How Can Singaporeans Get Investment Exposure to India?
In case you haven’t noticed, the 2 biggest economies in the world–the US and China–are locked in a heated “tit-for-tat” tariff war. Unfortunately, it’s not at all fun for investors...
22 May 2025
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Trends
Issue #24: What’s Happening This Week? Amex Taps In, CPF Locks Down, Travel Trends, and More
This week, we’re talking big moves and subtle shifts—from credit cards that now get you through MRT gantries, to a cooling (but still profitable) condo flipping scene. CPF is tightening...
21 May 2025
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Credit Cards
Best Singapore Credit Cards For Agoda Promotions (2025)
For anyone who’s a travel junkie, we’re probably all familiar with the biggest online travel agent (OTA) platforms in Singapore. These make the whole “planning” part of a trip so...
20 May 2025
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Health Insurance
CareShield Life Supplement Guide: Income vs Singlife vs Great Eastern (2025)
Note: Aviva Singapore has merged with Singlife. NTUC Income has rebranded as Income Insurance. All information is accurate as of 14 May 2025. Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly, and the...
16 May 2025
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Credit Cards
Turn Every Swipe Into Miles: Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card (MoneySmart Review 2025)
In 2025, Standard Chartered boldly invites you to “turn every swipe into sky-high rewards” with their SC Journey Credit Card. Whether it’s grabbing your daily coffee, hailing a Grab ride,...
16 May 2025
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Credit Cards
HSBC Live+ Credit Card: With 8% Cashback on Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment, is this the Ultimate Lifestyle Credit Card?
The HSBC Live+ Credit Card was recently crowned the Winner of the Best Credit Card Product for Cash Back in Asia Pacific 2025—and it’s easy to see why. This lifestyle card...
15 May 2025
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Announcements
MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Dec 2024)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Dec 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 50,000 SmartPoints Qze Han 5,000 SmartPoints Kit Yee Leong...
15 May 2025
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Personal Loans
Using a Personal Loan for a Used Car Purchase: What You Need to Know
COE prices killing your car dreams? You’re not alone. With sky-high premiums making brand-new rides feel out of reach, many Singaporeans are turning to buying second-hand. In fact, Singapore’s used...
14 May 2025
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Personal Loans
The True Cost of Saying ‘I Do’ in Singapore: What Couples Often Overlook
Just said “yes” to forever? Congratulations! Now comes the planning, the Pinterest boards, and the avalanche of to-dos leading up to your big day. As romantic as weddings are, the...
9 May 2025
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Personal Loans
Our Top-Rated Personal Loans for Engaged Couples (No Early Repayment Penalty)
Planning a wedding in Singapore is exciting—and let’s face it, expensive. From booking the venue and hiring a photographer to purchasing a bridal gown, suit, and covering the banquet, honeymoon,...
9 May 2025
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Personal Loans
How Much Could You Save by Consolidating Your Debts?
Debt consolidation isn’t just banker jargon—it’s a smart, straightforward way to simplify your finances. By rolling your loans and credit card balances into a single payment with one interest rate,...
9 May 2025
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Travel Insurance
Airline Travel Insurance—Are These Worth Adding to Your Flight Booking?
You know that moment when you’re booking a flight, and right before you checkout, the airline nudges you to add travel insurance? Most of us just shrug it off, assuming...
9 May 2025
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Personal Loans
Why Paying Minimum on Credit Cards May Cost You In the Long Run
Credit cards are an ubiquitous part of our lives, and still remarkably relevant in Singapore, even amidst the rise of e-wallets and other digital payment methods. It’s not uncommon to...
7 May 2025
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Personal Loans
“I Lost $12,000 That was Going to Pay for Childcare”: How 4 Redditors Used Personal Loans to Manage Baby Costs
What would you do if the $12,000 you’d earmarked for childcare disappeared overnight? That’s what happened to one new parent who posted on Reddit: Though this Redditor is from overseas,...
7 May 2025
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Family
The Cost of Having a Baby in Singapore—Delivery Charges, Doctor’s Fees and Everything Else
If you’re reading this, you’re likely on the cusp of one of life’s biggest decisions—considering having / expecting a child. While the emotional rewards are priceless, the financial realities can...
6 May 2025
Are You Paying More Than You Should With Dealer Financing?
Personal Loans
Are You Paying More Than You Should With Dealer Financing?
Imagine this: you’re standing in a glossy car showroom, admiring your future ride, and the dealer leans in with a smile: “Why not finance it with us? We offer in-house...
2 May 2025
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Trends
Issue #23: What’s Happening This Week? A $16 Million Penthouse Sale, Viral Sponge Charm, and More
In this week’s news mix, we have a viral sponge charm that’s taken the island by storm and a jaw-dropping luxury property payday. This week is also the last week...
30 April 2025
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Healthcare
24-Hour Clinics in Singapore (2025): A Guide to Consultation Fees and Surcharges
Imagine this—it’s the middle of the night, and you or a loved one suddenly falls ill. You’ve run out of medicine, and it’s long past the opening hours of your...
29 April 2025
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Transportation
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for Driving to Malaysia
Singaporeans and crossing the Causeway for cheap groceries—name a better duo. I’ll wait. If you’re planning a trip to Johor Bahru soon, you’ve probably heard about the new entry requirements...
29 April 2025