Top 7 ETFs in Singapore — The Total Beginner’s Guide to Investing in ETFs
Invest
Top 10 ETFs in Singapore — The Total Beginner’s Guide to Investing in ETFs
If you’re here because your New Year’s resolution is to finally start investing, you came to the right place. Investing in Exchange Traded Funds, also known as ETFs is one...
11 January 2024
Ever Heard of “Soft Saving”? Here’s Why Gen Zs are Obsessed With It
Opinion
Ever Heard of “Soft Saving”? Here’s Why Gen Zs are Obsessed With It
In Singapore, it’s ingrained in our DNA to plan long-term—especially when it comes to our finances. Well, it’s mainly driven by the fact that we live in the world’s most...
9 January 2024
“Can You Take Out a Loan to Invest?”: We Rate Advice From Reddit
Invest
“Can You Take Out a Loan to Invest?”: We Rate Advice From Reddit
Taking out a loan to buy assets can be necessary and beneficial in certain situations, such as starting a business or purchasing a home. In Singapore, almost 50% are willing...
5 January 2024
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
Budgeting
GST Voucher 2024: U-Save, S&CC Rebates, Cash Payout, Date, Eligibility & More
So, you’ve heard about the GST Voucher, and you’re thinking, “Sweet! Some extra cash could do wonders.” But let’s be real—most of us are clueless about how much we’re getting...
4 January 2024
Singaporean Households to Receive $500 CDC Vouchers in 2024: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Budgeting
Singaporean Households to Receive $500 CDC Vouchers in 2024: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Good news, the beloved CDC vouchers tradition is carrying into 2024. All households will receive a total of $500 in CDC vouchers this year–that’s $200 worth of additional CDC vouchers...
4 January 2024
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Credit Cards
OCBC INFINITY Cashback Card—The Best Unlimited Cashback Card in Singapore? MoneySmart Review (2024)
For the uninitiated, there are mainly 5 unlimited cashback cards in Singapore’s credit card scene. Of these, I consider only 4 to be truly “unlimited” both in terms of cashback...
3 January 2024
The Ultimate List of Credit Card Reviews in Singapore
Credit Cards
The Ultimate List of Credit Card Reviews in Singapore
In today’s dynamic world of personal finance, selecting the perfect credit card has become an essential skill. With a myriad of options available, each promising unique benefits and rewards, navigating...
3 January 2024
Top Digital Nomad Hacks for Singaporeans
Travel
Top Digital Nomad Hacks for Singaporeans
Working remotely from anywhere in the world and changing countries every few months? What’s there not to like? During the pandemic, the digital nomad lifestyle took off in a big...
2 January 2024
Singapore Companies Which Went Public in 2023: How Are They Doing?
Invest
Singapore Companies Which Went Public in 2023: How Are They Doing?
2023 has been a rollercoaster for Singapore’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) market, with more dips than climbs. The numbers tell a stark story: a 95% drop in IPO proceeds to...
28 December 2023
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Personal Loans
How to Apply For a Personal Loan as a Self-Employed Person, Freelancer, or Gig Worker
What would we do without the hardworking food delivery riders or couriers delivering our much-needed sustenance and packages?  The last couple of years saw an unprecedented increase in the number...
Expat Moving to Singapore: Tips for Getting a Job Offer and Setting Up Finances
Career
Expat Moving to Singapore: Tips for Getting a Job Offer and Setting Up Finances
In 2020, I moved from San Francisco to Singapore as a tech professional. I was seeking out a new adventure in Asia. Yet when I arrived, I realised I felt...
19 December 2023
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Shopping
15 Best JB Shopping Malls: European-Aesthetic Mall, Retail Park With Mega Bookstore, And More
Regardless of race, language or religion, Singaporeans love to do our festive shopping across the border in Johor Bahru (JB). Whether you’re buying Chinese New Year goodies, Hari Raya baju,...
17 December 2023
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Invest
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Guitars: Vintage Guitars, Boutique Guitars, and More
Would you pay US$1,587,500 for a guitar? This staggering figure is the actual price that Kurt Cobain’s left-handed Skystang I guitar sold for last month at auction (alongside an unopened...
14 December 2023
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Travel
Cheap Guide to Johor Bahru: Where to Go and Best Things to Do in JB (2023)
Judging by how many people read and shared an earlier article on how to get to JB by train, I’m guessing Johor Bahru still remains as popular a weekend destination...
14 December 2023
8 Best Home Appliances for People Who Travel Often (You Can Even Fit Some in Your Suitcase)
Travel
8 Best Home Appliances for People Who Travel Often (You Can Even Fit Some in Your Suitcase)
‘Tis the season of travel! Beyond the annual holidays, we all likely have that jet-setting friend who is constantly hopping on a plane, whether it’s for work or leisure. Maybe...
14 December 2023
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Dining
Christmas Buffets 2023: Top 10 Singapore Hotels to Stuff Yourself Silly At (From $64/pax!)
So you’ve wrapped your Secret Santa gifts, decorated the Christmas tree, and soaked in the Yuletide atmosphere around the island. Now, what’s next? Yep, it’s time to put your exercise and...
13 December 2023
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Invest
Why Investing In Guitars Beats Investing In Property
Forget brick-and-mortar houses. Skip your S&P 500 shares. Today’s choicest investments could be made of spruce, mahogany, and 6 steel strings. Guitars are better investments than property, said memorabilia expert...
12 December 2023
GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up
Transportation
GetGo Car Sharing Review (2023): Prices, Promos, and New EV Line-up
I’ve tried counting the number of times I’ve used GetGo over the past 2 years, but I gave up halfway—there were just too many in my booking history. Needless to...
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Property
HDB BTO Dec 2023 Launch: Locations, Prices, Application Rates, and More
Was 2023 supposed to be your year to finally get a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat? If you clicked on this article, I suppose that day has yet to come. Listen up,...
10 December 2023
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Shopping
Secret Santa Christmas Gift Ideas Under $25 For Every MBTI (2023)
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...
7 December 2023
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Budgeting
Digital Multi-Currency Accounts & Cards For Travel Spending: BigPay vs Instarem Amaze vs Revolut vs Wise (Formerly TransferWise) vs YouTrip
Singaporeans are always looking for ways to save cash—especially when travelling. This is where the digital multi-currency accounts come in. The world of digital multi-currency accounts is constantly changing. Instarem’s Amaze card used...
6 December 2023
CIMB World Mastercard—MoneySmart Review 2023
Credit Cards
CIMB World Mastercard—MoneySmart Review 2023
Cashback credit cards are some of the most worthwhile cards to sign up for because they’re essentially giving you free money. Seeing as even fast food outlets charge for sauce...
1 December 2023
The Best Entry-Level Luxury Watches to Buy in a Falling Market: Top Picks From Our Resident Watch Collector
High Life
The Best Entry-Level Luxury Watches to Buy in a Falling Market: Top Picks From Our Resident Watch Collector
It’s time to buy that Rolex. Well, if you really want a Rolex for the Rolex. If you’re eyeing a luxury watch as an investment piece, things are a bit...
29 November 2023
Public Holidays in Singapore 2024: How to Get 56 Days of Holiday Using 18 Days of Annual Leave
Career
Public Holidays in Singapore 2024: How to Get 56 Days of Holiday Using 18 Days of Annual Leave
With flight prices shooting sky-high post-pandemic, we have to start booking our overseas trips earlier. And that means some strategic planning around public holidays and long weekends to maximise our...
28 November 2023
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Travel
Travel Safety: Tips for Women, LGBTQ+, and Persons with Disabilities
I once had a creepy guy approach me in a Uniqlo store overseas. He grabbed my hands, called me beautiful, and begged me to let him take a photo of...
27 November 2023