Announcements
MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw 2024
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart’s June Lucky Draw. Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theatre System (worth S$769.00) Amanda Lim Sony PlayStation®5 Console (SLIM)...
17 July 2024
Travel
I Tried 6 Travel Tips to Save Money—2 of Them Shaved $1,000 Off My Upcoming Trip
How old were you when you went on your first fully-funded trip? You know—the first trip for which you had to save up, plan an itinerary, and try your darndest...
17 July 2024
Credit Cards
Is Shopee’s Mari Credit Card Singapore’s Best Unlimited Cashback Card?—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Who knew that Singapore’s highest-earning unlimited cashback card would come from…Shopee? The Mari Credit Card is named after MariBank, Shopee’s digital bank. With this card, you can earn 5% unlimited...
17 July 2024
Credit Cards
Didn’t Manage To Get Tickets To Jay Chou’s Singapore Shows? MoneySmart is Giving Away 8 Cat 1 Tickets to the Carnival World Tour 2024
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re among the countless fans who missed out on securing tickets to Jay Chou’s highly anticipated Carnival World Tour in Singapore. Despite the cheapest...
12 July 2024
Fixed Deposits
The Best Investment Alternatives For T-bills in Singapore 2024
You may recall 2023 as the record high yields for T-bills – reaching an all-time high of 4.0%. Although the yields have slowed down, it’s still an attractive option for...
12 July 2024
Transportation
6 Things You Should Know Before Travelling From Singapore to Johor Bahru
Did you know there are 12 theme parks just in Johor Bahru? Yup, there’s the popular Legoland and Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park, to the new Game On indoor...
11 July 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway 2024
Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners: Week 1 Prize Winners A Pair of Day 1 Category 1 Ticket for ASMeiR Max...
11 July 2024
Travel
Comparing Digital Multi-Currency Accounts: Wise, YouTrip, Revolut, and More
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...
11 July 2024
Credit Cards
8 Essential Tips for Comparing Credit Cards I Wish I Knew Earlier
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%...
10 July 2024
Career
I Don’t Want to Advance in My Career—is That Bad?
“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...
8 July 2024
Career
Should I Switch to a Lower-Paying Job for Better Prospects?
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...
5 July 2024
Career
Should I Leave a Comfortable Job for a Job With Growth?
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...
5 July 2024
Transportation
Best Times to Travel to Johor Bahru From Singapore
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...
5 July 2024
Transportation
How to Drive Into Johor Bahru From Singapore
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...
5 July 2024
Budgeting
Top 5 Books to Read if You Want to Build Wealth and Stay Wealthy (With Insights and Quotes)
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...
4 July 2024
Transportation
How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru
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...
28 June 2024
Career
Fresh Graduate Jobs in Singapore: How to Write Your Resume & Other Tips
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...
28 June 2024
Wedding
5 Tips to Buy An Engagement Ring Under $1,000 in Singapore
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...
28 June 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart x HSBC Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
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...
28 June 2024
Announcements
MoneySmart Credit Card Lucky Draw Winners 2023
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,...
28 June 2024
Budgeting
How to Write a Cheque & Deposit One in Singapore: Step-By-Step Guide (2024)
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...
28 June 2024
Personal Loans
7 Things Singaporeans Should Know About Pawn Shops
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...
28 June 2024
Fitness & Beauty
Personal Fitness Trainer Singapore: 5 Tips On How to Save When Engaging One
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...
27 June 2024
Property
2 Essential Things to Consider When Buying an Old HDB Resale Flat
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...
27 June 2024
Budgeting
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2024 in Singapore—GSTV, Assurance Package, CDC, COL and More
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...
26 June 2024