If you’ve been trading Leveraged & Inverse (L&I) ETFs, chances are you already enjoy the thrill of magnifying your market moves—that sense of timing, analysis, and strategy coming together when...

Between scam headlines and banks pushing more self-serve features, cancelling a card in 2026 looks pretty different from a few years ago. Some banks will let you terminate a card...

Can you believe Chinese New Year is almost here? Beyond the sea of red decorations and festive tunes popping up everywhere, there’s one surefire sign that it’s nearly time to...

Buying a HDB flat is a rite of passage for many first-time homeowners in Singapore. Whether it’s a HDB BTO flat, resale flat or executive condominium (EC), you’d need to...

A lower monthly loan payment can feel like a win. You see a smaller number leaving your account each month, and it’s easy to assume you’re paying less overall. But...

Singapore REITs are back in the spotlight again. After spending a couple of years after the COVID-19 pandemic being hated on, they are starting to show up on investors’ radars....

Let’s talk about the HSBC TravelOne card’s name—“Travel One.” It’s clearly aiming to be the one travel card you reach for whenever you’re planning a trip. In 2026, the HSBC...

If you haven’t been keeping track, January 2026 brings some immediate payouts you should know about. For HDB residents, your final U-Save and S&CC rebates for FY2025 (up to $190)...

We’re officially in 2026 and welcoming the Year of the Horse. With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it’s time for a stampede of family visits, feasting, and ang...

Ok, so this might sound a bit morbid, but it is a matter of life and death. Deaths do happen every day, whether we expect them or not and just...

There are 2 things we all wish we had more of: money and time. When life throws unexpected bills your way, the last thing you want is to wait days—or...

Picture this: It’s 2026, and you’re unwinding at home after a long day, ready to binge the latest episode of Culinary Class Wars. Just as things are heating up, your Netflix...

You might not know it by name, but perhaps you’ve noticed snaking queues at cash deposit machines on a particular day during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period. That date...

 Which popular Japan-based travel insurance provider in Singapore has its roots in marine and fire insurance? Yup, if you opened this article, you’ll know it’s MSIG—Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings,...

You know that pinch when everyday buys suddenly costs more? Last week, my regular yuan yang went from $1.60 to $1.70. Don’t laugh—it may just be 10 cents, but it...

Would you pay $8.28 million for a 4-bedroom apartment? What if I told you it was freehold and in the heart of Singapore? With property prices soaring, maybe that kind...

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Let’s face it—shopping online is practically a Singaporean pastime. Yet for years, Taobao has felt out of reach for anyone who isn’t comfortable with Mandarin. The idea of navigating an...

If you’re planning on eating healthier in 2026, you’re not alone. When I asked in our fortnightly newsletter—“Are you planning on eating healthier in 2026?”—many of you said yes IF...

2026 offers a warm welcome to first-time homeowners. New Build-to-Order (BTO) launches in developing areas (Bayshore and Tengah) have drawn strong interest. More young couples are also turning to resale...

This week in the news: Singaporeans with a taste for durian might be in for a pleasant surprise, but the same can’t be said for those relying on private-hire car...

Note: As of 5 December 2022, the Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card was renamed to the Simply Cash Credit Card along with a card redesign.  Looking for a straightforward...

Now that it’s 2026, you’re probably doing the usual new year reset. Checking your expenses, planning holidays, or setting a budget for the year ahead. One thing that often gets...