Thinking of buying a car in Singapore? You’re not alone—but you’re probably also aware that it’s a seriously big-ticket purchase. Between the Certificate of Entitlement (now $94,502 for a Category...

Feeling like you’re juggling too many loans at once? You’re definitely not alone. As of Dec 2024, household debt in Singapore made up 51.9% of the country’s Nominal GDP—yep, that’s...

Too busy to catch up on the news? We get it, especially with the short work week following Monday’s public holiday. Whether you’re planning your next move in the property...

When it comes to natural disasters, Singapore is a sheltered island. How sheltered? Very—We apparently have the 4th lowest disaster risk in the world. So on this island refuge, it...

If you’ve ever tried to pay with cash in China and been met with a blank stare—or worse, held up a line while the cashier scrambled for change—you’re not alone....

If I could have any superpower, I’d choose teleportation. Imagine zipping across the island so you’re never late for brunch, or appearing instantly at the clinic when you feel a...

Thank you for participating in the Win a Holiday on MoneySmart Draw. Here are the top 3 lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name All-Expenses Paid Trip worth $5,000 (Flights, Accommodation...

Ah, weddings. A day to celebrate your love with your partner and solemnly vow to stand by them in sickness and in health, to love and cherish, until debt do...

Parenthood is all about paradox—it fills your heart even as it drains your wallet. It’s not just the sweet lullabies you’ll need to master; it’s also the art of juggling...

If you think finance experts are the only ones who specialise in wealth-building, think again. Listen, I’m not about to claim that you can forgo education in finance and just...

Starr’s travel insurance, Starr TraveLead, is one of the more popular budget-friendly travel insurance options in Singapore. With their competitive prices and comprehensive coverage, it’s not difficult to see why....

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...

You know when you get the dreaded SMS from IRAS that it’s time to pay your dues. Yup, the tax man has come to collect.  While we can’t avoid paying...

This week in money news: Cold Storage and Giant are being sold for $125 million—but don’t worry, your cashback perks are safe, and you might even score cheaper groceries. OCBC...

Last year, I heard a travel story that I thought was too good to be true. My colleague told us the tale of how her brother-in-law had had his flight...

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...

Picture this: It’s 2025, and you’re unwinding at home after a long day, ready to binge the latest episode of Single’s Inferno. Just as things are about to get spicy,...

We’ve all had it hammered into our heads that we should see the dentist once every 6 months for regular checkups. But if we followed that advice down to a...

In Singapore, Muslims give out duit raya (Raya money, green packets) during Syawal, the month after Ramadan. While duit raya is a widespread custom among Muslims in Singapore, it isn’t...

Planning a home makeover? I know I am. My place is ready at the tail end of next year and I’m already speaking to different interior designers. It’s an exciting...

This week, we’re looking at big numbers. A 4-room flat in the coveted Pinnacle@Duxton has just smashed records with a $1.52m sale, over 2,000,000 of Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters showed...

Whether you’re a Muslim or are dining with Muslim friends, you’ll be pleased to know that many of the best buffets in Singapore are halal-certified. We’re not just talking about...

Need cash, pronto? We’ve compared the 9 best personal loans in Singapore, and it turns out that at the time of writing, Standard Chartered’s CashOne Personal Loan has some of the...

The wait is over—Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2025 is here! Not gonna lie, I’ve skipped the past couple of years mainly because I couldn’t bear the crowd (It gets REALLY...

UOI Travel Insurance just got buffed. As of Jan 2025, UOI Travel Insurance has been renamed to UniTravel and now includes these 3 key enhancements: Increased Annual Multi-Trip age eligibility...