Tired of being locked into a long-term phone contract? Yeah, same but worry not—I bring the solution to our problem: SIM-only plans. SIM-only plans offer a breath of fresh air for...

If your idea of “travel rewards” involves sipping champagne at 35,000 feet, bypassing airport crowds with a black card flash, and your annual fee costs more than your last holiday,...

Chinese New Year (CNY) is when we tell ourselves that it’s ok to eat more and indulge because those extra calories from all the massive meals are totally worth it...

Valentine’s Day has a way of making things feel extra… special. The same bouquet costs a touch more, and regular menus now get thinner—with more zeros doing the talking. Love...

Reunion dinner bookings started in December and some in early January, and if you’re only sorting this now, you’ve probably noticed the good slots are gone.   No need to stress....

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has just delivered Budget 2026—the first budget of this new government term. And with global tensions simmering, the cost of living on everyone’s mind, and AI...

From home-buying buzz to new travel patterns, this week’s news has something for everyone. Flat-hunters have reason to be optimistic, while Singapore’s typical household now has more to spend—but are...

The Chinese New Year (CNY) madness is upon us once again. ‘Tis the time of the year when Singaporeans—aunties and millennials alike—jostle with crowds and queue long hours for “branded”...

It’s 2026, and investing in Singapore has gotten… oddly convenient. You can buy the STI, S-REITs, China gov bonds, even Asia high-yield bonds in a few taps—without needing to pick...

This week, we’re seeing a mix of big-ticket life stuff (hello, BTO season). HDB has dropped the February launch—plus a June preview that’s bringing public housing back to Lakeview and Shunfu...

PSA: Apply for the Oct 2025 BTO launch by 11 Feb 2026, 1159 pm. If you’ve been waiting for a big BTO launch with plenty of options and (finally) shorter...

Chinese New Year comes with predictable spending. Ang bao for family and friends. Reunion meals. Grocery runs. Gifts. Sometimes, even travel. For many people, it’s also one of the few...

We all know that leaving your savings in a run-of-the-mill POSB savings account isn’t going to get you very far, thanks to low base interest rates. High-interest savings accounts like...

From stocks and bonds to crypto, investors today have endless choices. Yet in 2026, one of the world’s oldest assets is making a modern comeback: gold. Once viewed as a...

If you’ve ever been hit with an unexpected vet bill or just wondered what’s actually covered under a pet insurance policy, you’re not alone. As more Singaporeans treat their cats...

A year after I adopted my cat Cinnamon from SPCA, an eye specialist told me we would need to carry out an enucleation—that’s a fancy word for “eye removal”. As...

We always try to be number 1, and Singapore has done it once again by being the most expensive city in Asia to live for locals and expats, according to...

When it comes to buying a build-to-order (BTO) flat, everyone’s first—and sometimes only—priority is location, and rightfully so. After all, “location, location, location” is the golden rule of property, and...

When it comes to managing your finances, the type of card you use can say a lot about your habits and priorities. One of my colleagues at MoneySmart, for example,...

Wondering if you can keep your HDB flat and buy a private condo—or vice versa? You’re not alone. As property prices rise and policies change, many Singaporeans start asking: “Can...

Health screenings—everyone’s heard about them, and most of us know they’re important. But here’s the thing: spotting a health problem early could save you more than just a headache (and...

This week, financial headlines are buzzing with record-breaking milestones and a shake-up of familiar names. We’re seeing a precious metal hit an all-time high, a bill-payment app promising extra perks,...

If you’ve ever wondered how to squeeze the most out of every overseas trip, petrol top-up, or tap-and-go train ride, the UOB Visa Signature Card might be your next wallet...

Credit card promos in Singapore have gotten so fussy in the past couple of years. It’s not enough to spend on “dining” or “online shopping” anymore. What matters is how...

Despite the US kicking off a global tariff war and ongoing uncertainty around inflation in the world’s biggest economy, global stocks actually delivered a surprisingly strong return in 2025. After...