You got a raise—congratulations! But before you book out a celebratory HDL dinner with your friends or start looking at condo listings, let’s have a heart-to-heart about something sneaky: lifestyle...

For some, Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner is your chance to catch up with your extended family and kick off the new year. You haven’t seen them in ages,...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citibank Yacht Experience Lucky Draw (Sep 2024). Here’s the lucky winner: Prize Winner 4-Hour Yacht Experience on EagleWings III for 10pax (worth...

Higher CPF monthly salary ceiling, Special Account closure for those aged 55 and above, raised Enhanced Retirement Sum (ERS), higher contribution rates for seniors, and more. These are some of...

The freshly crowned best passport in the world, Singapore’s first Shariah-compliant investment-linked policy (ILP) in over a decade, and a new law that could be the key to protecting your...

You might not know it by name, but perhaps you’ve noticed snaking (get it? It’s the Year of the Snake!) queues at cash deposit machines on a particular day during...

The Year of the Snake is almost upon us. Ready to rattle and roll? If you’re married and need to give ang baos (red packets), I’m guessing your wallet is bracing itself...

There are many ways to fake it if you want to look rich in Singapore. You could buy a nice car and then moonlight as a Grab driver to pay...

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...

The big gym chains in Singapore have a reputation for being rather…how do we put this nicely… predatory. Not only will you be hounded to no end to sign up...

Remember the trusty old Nokia phones and how indestructible they were? My old Nokia 3310 is still intact, but sadly, it’s no longer relevant in a world dominated by smartphones....

While other banks promote their credit cards from the rooftops, Maybank lets its products speak for themselves. The Maybank Horizon Visa Signature Card has been quietly making an impression with...

The start of a new year always comes with a host of exciting updates. 2025 is no exception. This year, we’ve started off strong with the release of the latest...

Ever done a double take at the price tag on your favorite festive treats? Yep, you saw that right—they’re practically  burning a hole in your wallet. Take bak kwa, for...

Today, many people wouldn’t bat an eye at spending upwards of $200/month on fancy gyms like Fitness First and Virgin Active. Past a certain point, these gyms aren’t just facilities...

The countdown to 2025 is on, and what better way to welcome the new year than with a dazzling display of fireworks? Whether you’re looking for a romantic spot, a...

Did you see these coming? Public transport fares are going up (boo), and one of the most exciting new cards launched this year is getting its 8% cashback extended (yay!)....

Where did 2024 go? It feels like just yesterday we were making resolutions and planning holidays, and now here we are, gearing up for another new year. One of the...

Living in a first-class city like Singapore has its perks. While this life comes with convenience and infrastructure, the upkeep is one of the most expensive in the world. Whether...

If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that the world loves a comeback—on stage, on screen, and even in politics. We had the 2024 Olympics in France, following the somewhat subdued...

Looking for a fuss-free credit card that rewards you for every single purchase? The American Express True Cashback Card might just be your perfect match, offering a straightforward 1.5% cashback...

Gatherings of central bankers sound about as much fun as having our wisdom teeth extracted…without painkillers. But–believe it or not–all that technical terminology and economics theory as well as forecasting...

What do a digital otter savings buddy, private home sales and new cars have in common? They’re all part of What’s Happening This Week?, our weekly round-up of the latest...

Spoiler alert: Christmas log cakes aren’t cheap, especially if you buy the really nice, glossy ones from hotels. If you go for a hefty cake (>1kg) with premium ingredients, it’s...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And seeing as it’s already December, it’s high time you start getting those Christmas gifts and allocating a budget for them. In...