We all know that stashing your savings away in a run-of-the-mill POSB savings account is a waste due to dismal interest rates. High-interest savings accounts (like the UOB One, DBS Multiplier...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x UOB Amazing Giveaway (Apr 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winner Week 1, Nintendo Switch OLED (worth S$549) Aaseesh Marina Week...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Amex Lucky Draw (Jul 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prizes Winners 3 Day 2 Night stay at 5-star Luxury Tented Retreat...

So, there was kind of a big election last week in a little country called the USA. As we all know, Mr Donald Trump (aka “The Donald”) will be taking...

Ever heard of balance transfer loans? Think of them as a lifeline for those high-interest credit card balances—they let you shift that debt over to a 0% interest account, giving...

The GXS FlexiCard is a very unusual credit card. While other credit cards impose interest charges of around 27.9% if you make a late payment, this card comes with zero...

If you think TikTok is just catchy choreographies and amusing skits, perhaps you haven’t stumbled onto the useful side yet. From travel hacks like washing clothes for free while on...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart FAB15 Virtual Treasure Hunt! Here are the lucky winners: Prize Name Day 1 15,000 SmartPoints Daniel Song 1 x $50 Amazon eVoucher Emily...

It’s not always easy to make sense of why certain trends go viral (anyone else as confused as I am on the “very demure, very mindful” trend?) yet they do....

If you’re just starting out on your investing journey, it can sometimes feel like a baptism by fire—not exactly pain-free but you’re learning stuff along the way. One of the...

Ever found yourself staring at the massive credit card bill, wondering how to tackle that 25% interest rate so that it stops eating into your savings? Elsewhere, you’re caught off...

Saxo is one of my favourite brokers. I used it to invest in ETFs a few years ago because it always seemed professional and reputable. Also, the SaxoTraderGO platform is...

Sights to see, activities to do, food to eat—these are the factors that we usually turn our focus to when we travel. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we all...

If you’re considering a robo advisor, you might be considered a “lazy investor”. Don’t worry; that’s nothing to be ashamed of. After all, with the number of hours Singaporeans spend...

When you hear Allianz, you might think of them as the go-to for life and health insurance, but did you know they’re one of the preferred providers for travel insurance...

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citigold Lucky Draw (Apr 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Chateau 34 Bottle Wine Cooler (CW343ES AT) Chin Keong Whang...

Thank you for participating in MoneySmart x Profiling Lucky Draw (Sep 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Prize Winners Sony WF-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones (worth S$429.00) Lester Eng S$50 Cash...

Back when we were kids, borrowing money was a simple affair. You’d ask your friend if you could borrow $5, they would hand you cash from their Hello Kitty wallet,...

Do you remember Allianz, the prominent German insurer, wanting to buy a 50% controlling stake in Income in July? Well, it seems that the deal is on hold (for now)....

For those of us adulting in Singapore, we want something in return when we spend on credit cards. That “something” is typically either air miles–like KrisFlyer miles that we can...

“Things are cheaper than before!” said no one ever. When it comes to living costs, there’s a lot that Singaporeans are up against. Singapore was ranked as the world’s most...

As Deepavali draws near, Singapore lights up with vibrant colours, lively kolam, and the enticing scent of mithai—traditional Indian sweets. These treats are more than just desserts. They’re symbols of...

In Singapore, the credit card scene (and the air miles involved with them) can be kind of overwhelming. Do I use this card for that? How many miles am I...

Last year, MoneySmart announced the launch of SmartRewards, our very own rewards programme that gives you the ultimate flexibility to choose the gifts you want. At the heart of the...

Does it feel like you’ve got golden handcuffs on when it comes to your corporate job? Or are you already dreaming of not having to deal with another underwhelming (and...