Preparing for an overseas holiday usually involves a trip to the money changer at Mustafa or Change Alley in hopes of getting the best exchange rates, and then fearfully rushing...

Since I started working at MoneySmart, I’ve learnt a lot about credit cards. Specifically, what credit cards are hiding from you. Behind every shiny new card promising up to 10%...

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” – George Carlin In today’s modern world, a job is complicated...

Would you take on a new job for a lower salary? It might sound crazy at first, but taking on a lower-paying job a serious consideration for some people because...

When it comes to your career, how comfortable are you with being comfortable? You might be wondering why I’m even asking that question. I mean, isn’t it easy to remain...

From eating to shopping and getting a massage, Singaporeans visit JB for all sorts of fun things. But the one thing that we can all agree on that is not...

From brunch at a trendy café in Mount Austin to shopping at KSL City Mall and dinner at a seaside kelong restaurant, Johor Bahru (JB) has it all. But getting...

Did you know Warren Buffet spends 80% of his work time reading and thinking? Reading isn’t just for him, we can still build that habit. It’s like a workout for...

Craving some cheap and good makan on the weekends? It’s time to hop over the Causeway to Johor Bahru (JB). And the most convenient and cheapest way to do it...

Nobody teaches you how to “adult”, least of all your teachers at school. Whether you scored As or Ds, you’ll be just as lost as everyone else when you wade...

Women are split in two camps: First, there are those who won’t settle for anything less than a flawless, 1-carat diamond engagement ring. These chichi ladies usually like designer wedding...

Thank you for participating in our lucky draw. Congratulations to our winners! 11 December 2023 – 12 January 2024 Prize Winners Rolex Submariner Steel ref:124060 Kian Lin Ong Apple 15-inch...

Thank you for participating in our 2023 lucky draws. Congratulations to our winners! 17 – 30 April – MoneySmart x UOB Lucky Draw 2023 Prize Winners Apple Macbook Pro 13-inch,...

Despite the convenience of PayNow, GrabPay, FavePay, and the countless payment apps that make our lives easier, there are still people and organisations that don’t accept online or credit card...

Back in the ’80s, middle-class Singaporeans associated pawn shops with poverty. If you were seen walking into one, your acquaintances would never let you live it down; they immediately assumed...

Half of 2024 has just zoomed by, hasn’t it? If at this point you’ve abandoned all of your fitness-related New Year resolutions, maybe you’re thinking of upping the ante by...

Home isn’t just where the heart is. In Singapore, home is also where the money is. Many people pour all their money into their properties, signing up for massive loans...

Have you seen the news? There’s been another $300 worth of CDC vouchers disbursed to Singaporean households in Jun 2024. Yay! Was that a pleasant surprise for you? What may...

Good news, folks—in addition to the $500 in CDC (Community Development Council) vouchers we received in Jan 2024, we’re getting another $300 in CDC vouchers this Jun 2024. That’s a...

Uh oh. We have another nerf. The HSBC Revolution Card has been a favourite among Singapore credit card users for letting you earn HSBC rewards points for online and contactless...

Everyone experiences bad luck now and then. Like when you don’t strike Toto, the MRT breaks down, or your HDB block didn’t get selected for en bloc. But what about...

Some credit cards reward you for dining, some are geared towards shopping rebates, and others are all about your entertainment spending. But what if you want all 3? Enter the...

Although the SOP for buying an HDB BTO flat has been well-documented, buying a flat via HDB’s Sale of Balance Flats (HDB SBF) or the new open booking system is a little...

The mark of a true blue Singaporean isn’t how well he/she can follow the law, it’s about getting around it without breaking it. But all that becomes tricky when we’re...

Whether you’re buying a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat or a resale flat from HDB, there’s one slightly leh chey thing you’re gonna need to prepare. It’s not a four letter word...