Life insurance from FWD, NTUC Income, critical illness changes, payment deferment from Life Insurance Association are some new changes in 2020
Life Insurance
5 Things You May Not Know About Personal Insurance in 2020
Insurance has become more important than ever these days, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, global economic doom and gloom, and all the bad things that have happened in 2020,...
29 September 2020
DBS Multiplier Changes in August 2020 - now more inclusive for NSFs, tertiary students and retirees
Savings Accounts
Are You an NSF, Tertiary Student or Retiree? Here’s How the Latest DBS Multiplier Account Changes Benefit You
You’re not like “most people”. You don’t have a typical full-time job, have no credit card and your income stream doesn’t necessarily come from an employer… Heck, you’re still in...
Being A Personal Trainer in Singapore — Complete Guide to Costs, Courses and Certification
Fitness & Beauty
Being A Personal Trainer in Singapore — Complete Guide to Costs, Courses and Certification
Gyms are full of people grinding away at the machines but not seeing the results they want. What these people need is a personal trainer to work out a personalised...
28 September 2020
WSG - Unemployed or Retrenched? Here’s Some Help on Managing Finances & Restarting Your Career
Career
Unemployed or Retrenched? Here’s Some Help on Managing Finances & Restarting Your Career
Recently, I just got news from an ex-colleague that half of her department was retrenched due to Covid-19’s impact on the business… herself included. In other news, a few people...
Top Singapore tourist attractions are offering cheap tickets and other promotions and packages now
Travel
Singapore Attractions To Visit — Promotions At Sentosa, USS, Cable Car, the Zoo and More
We’re more than halfway through 2020 and being able to travel still seems to be a far off dream as the pandemic surges on.  Well, there’s still the option of...
16 September 2020
poems philips capital
Invest
POEMS by Phillip Securities — A Review of PhillipCapital’s Investment Brokerage Tool
“Poetry is a luxury we cannot afford,” said former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in the 1960s. So it’s perhaps unsurprising that POEMS by Phillip Securities is actually an investment...
7 September 2020
City Index invest or trade forex, CFDs, indices, stocks, shares, commodities
Invest
City Index Review – A Guide to Investing Using This Brokerage
City Index is a brokerage that lets you trade CFDs or contracts for difference. Wait up, CF-what? Well, when you trade CFDs, you are entering into an agreement based on...
3 September 2020
Invest CFD stocks, ETFs, indices, crypto, options, forex with IG Markets
Invest
IG Markets Review – A Guide to Using This Brokerage
Established in the UK, IG Markets is a prominent brokerage that lets you trade CFDs on an easy-to-use online platform. While not strictly a Singapore brokerage, it does offer exposure...
2 September 2020
Singlife Term Life Insurance - Key Milestones to Think About Buying it
Life Insurance
When & Why Do People Think About Buying Term Life Insurance Anyway?
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably thinking about buying term life insurance, or even wondering what in the world it is (no, really, what is it?). Term life insurance...
td ameritrade thinkorswim
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