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Singaporeans Are Prioritising Travel Over Saving for Retirement—Can We Really Blame Them?
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Singaporeans Are Prioritising Travel Over Saving for Retirement—Can We Really Blame Them?
I’ll admit it—I’m a bit of an oddity among my friends. My wanderlust levels are so low, I joke that what ...
13 November 2025
A 33-Year-Old Asked Reddit How to Invest—Here’s What We’d Tell Him Instead
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A 33-Year-Old Asked Reddit How to Invest—Here’s What We’d Tell Him Instead
No financial literacy skills? Many people on Reddit are looking for advice on how to think about their ...
24 October 2025
Why I’m Skipping My Phone Upgrade (and Saving Thousands)
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Why I’m Skipping My Phone Upgrade (and Saving Thousands)
The recent iPhone 17 launch had people queuing overnight outside Apple Stores, eager to get their hands Me? I was... ...
2 October 2025
TikTok Finance Trends Singaporeans Are Copying—Useful or Dangerous?
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TikTok Finance Trends Singaporeans Are Copying—Useful or Dangerous?
In the digital world, we can get information almost instantaneously. The rise of the Internet around 2 ...
1 September 2025
National Day Rally 2025: A “We First” Call, But Why “Me First” Finances Still Matter
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National Day Rally 2025: A “We First” Call, But Why “Me First” Finances Still Matter
At this year’s National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke about building a “we first” society. ...
22 August 2025
The 5Cs Are Dead—Here’s What Success Looks Like in Singapore Today
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The 5Cs Are Dead—Here’s What Success Looks Like in Singapore Today
The traditional 5Cs—Cash, Condo, Car, Credit Card, Country Club—are outdated. In today's fast-paced world, ...
7 August 2025
How Singapore Got Rich—And 6 Things You Can Learn From It
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How Singapore Got Rich—And 6 Things You Can Learn From It
Discover 6 powerful personal finance lessons from Singapore’s 60-year journey—smart money strategies inspired ...
25 July 2025
Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work for Queer People
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Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work for Queer People
I’ve been writing finance guides at MoneySmart for over 2 years now. The best part about my job? Knowing But... ...
25 June 2025
What ILPs Get Wrong About Investing (And What I Do Instead)
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What ILPs Get Wrong About Investing (And What I Do Instead)
As the old joke in Singapore goes, if you’ve ever gotten a random phone call/WhatsApp message from your ...
25 June 2025
Opinion: Rent Control Isn’t the Answer to Saving Local F&B Businesses
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Opinion: Rent Control Isn’t the Answer to Saving Local F&B Businesses
I think it was over a decade ago. But I still remember that one fateful Sunday morning when I went down ...
13 June 2025
Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Buy UCITS ETFs
Here’s Why Singaporeans Should Buy UCITS ETFs
Yes, yes, buying stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investing in US financial markets seems like ...
2 June 2025
Opinion: Gamers Are Better at Finance Than Non-Gamers
Opinion: Gamers Are Better at Finance Than Non-Gamers
If you think finance experts are the only ones who specialise in wealth-building, think again. Listen, ...
28 March 2025
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Do Women Need To Save More For Retirement Than Men?
Bad news first: You and I will literally never see the day women and men are paid equally worldwide. According ...
7 March 2025
Allianz’s Bid for NTUC Income Blocked: What Awaits Income Policyholders in 2024?
Allianz’s Bid for NTUC Income Blocked: What Awaits Income Policyholders in 2024?
Do you remember Allianz, the prominent German insurer, wanting to buy a 50% controlling stake in Income ...
28 October 2024
When Should You Consider Voluntary CPF Contributions?
When Should You Consider Voluntary CPF Contributions?
Given we live in the era of “doomscrolling” on TikTok and instant gratification, the thought of voluntarily ...
8 August 2024
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“I Tried to Buy a Flat While $100,000 in Debt” and 12 Other Financial Red Flags
Looking for a man in finance? As far as money is concerned, there are far worse partners you could choose ...
31 July 2024
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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, ...
4 July 2024
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Is Upgrading From an HDB to a Condo a “Must” to Build Wealth? We Rate Advice From Reddit
The acronym “HDB” can deliver a range of emotions for any Singaporean looking to get their hands on the ...
30 May 2024
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How to Help Someone Who Repeatedly Falls for Scams: It’s Not Just a Money Issue, It’s a Psychological One
Have you been scammed before? If it’s a resounding yes, then shame is the dominant feeling you’ve felt ...
20 May 2024
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What Having Unlimited Pocket Money Taught Me About Saving Money
I grew up with unlimited pocket money. I know. That sounds kinda crazy to me too—at least now as an adult. ...
24 April 2024
Victim of Identity Theft? Here’s How to Make Sure it Never Happens Again
Victim of Identity Theft? Here’s How to Make Sure it Never Happens Again
“My main account got hacked. Follow my new account instead! xx” Are you really on social media if you haven’t ...
26 March 2024
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Have You Heard of The Great Wealth Transfer? Women Are About to Get Rich.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, there are plenty of deals and perks to look forward ...
8 March 2024
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International Women’s Day: Women in the News on This Day Over The Past 50 Years
A local teacher becomes the first female Singaporean soccer coach. A local actress snags the female lead ...
8 March 2024
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Think You’re Having a Rotten Week? Read These Reddit Threads
Yesterday while waiting for the lift to head into the office, I asked my colleague to confirm what day ...
19 January 2024
Ever Heard of “Soft Saving”? Here’s Why Gen Zs are Obsessed With It
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, ...
9 January 2024