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Personal Loans
GXS FlexiLoan Review 2024 — Could This Be One Of The Most Flexible Loans Out There?
When it comes to personal loans, we usually think of high interest rates and high fees by the big bad banks, right? But there’s one out there that’s different. Digital...
18 April 2024
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Budgeting
YouTrip Review—Guide to YouTrip Card, Exchange Rates & Promo Codes
Which is your preferred multi-currency account for travel spending? We asked this question on our Telegram channel recently, and guess which came out on top? Yup—YouTrip. I guess their claim...
18 April 2024
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Home Loans
Downpayment for Condo: How Much Do First-Timers Need in Singapore?
“Buying a house in Singapore is easy!” …said no one ever. The path to home ownership in Singapore is often a difficult, convoluted and arduous task. It’s one that was...
17 April 2024
CPF MediShield Life in Singapore
Healthcare
Guide to MediShield Life in Singapore 2024—An Updated Look at Premiums, Coverage, Deductibles and Claims
When in Singapore, healthcare can be quite costly. This is also why many working adults invest in medical and hospitalisation insurance the moment they can afford it. Whenever we fall...
16 April 2024
Singapore Inflation Rate 2024—What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Budgeting
Singapore Inflation Rate 2024—What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
OK, confession time. Even though I know that Inflation is Very Bad and I should do all I can to stay ahead of it, I must confess I haven’t a...
16 April 2024
How Much Are Health Screening Packages in Singapore? Comparing Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics
Healthcare
How Much Are Health Screening Packages in Singapore? Comparing Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics
Just about every Singaporean knows about the importance of health screenings. After all, catching a serious ailment too late could mean huge medical bills or, worse, death. But how much...
16 April 2024
NUS, NTU, SMU & Other Singapore University Degrees—How Much Do They Cost in 2024?
Education
NUS, NTU, SMU & Other Singapore University Degrees—How Much Do They Cost in 2024?
Did you know tuition fees at the University of Pennsylvania, United States, cost about US$66,100 (S$89,850) per year? And according to the QS World University Rankings 2024, UPenn ranks 4...
15 April 2024
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Savings Accounts
Savings Accounts Are Cutting Interest Rates! Which Savings Accounts in Singapore Offer the Highest Rates Now? (Apr 2024)
First UOB, then Standard Chartered. Banks are cutting rates on their flagship savings accounts, and that means the highest interest earners are being reshuffled. Which savings account will earn you...
15 April 2024
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Credit Cards
Citi Rewards Credit Card Lets You Accumulate Points for Miles, Cash Rebates and More—MoneySmart Review 2024
If you shop a lot, buy groceries for the whole family, dine out often and take rides everywhere, the Citi Rewards Credit Card may be the most worth it for...
15 April 2024
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Credit Cards
The UOB Absolute Cashback Card is Getting Nerfed—MoneySmart Review 2024
“The only credit card with no spend exclusion”, UOB promises of their UOB Absolute Cashback Card. For now. From 6 May 2024, UOB is nerfing their “limitless” cashback credit card....
12 April 2024
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2024 in Singapore—GSTV, Assurance Package, CDC, COL and More
Budgeting
Government Payouts to Expect for the Rest of 2024 in Singapore—GSTV, Assurance Package, CDC, COL and More
During the Budget 2024 statement, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a series of enhanced support measures and innovative initiatives to help Singaporeans cope with the rising cost of living...
12 April 2024
Robo-Advisor
Invest
Best Robo Advisors in Singapore—Syfe vs DBS vs StashAway
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...
12 April 2024
UOP personal loan in Singapore review
Personal Loans
UOB Personal Loan Review 2024: Low Interest Rates from 2.88% Per Annum, Up To 2% Cash Rebate & Flexible Repayment Terms
Have an emergency that requires a large sum of money or want to consolidate credit card debt? Or perhaps your house needs some repairs or you want to renovate. Well,...
12 April 2024
What Kind of Help Can Young Couples Get From HDB When Buying Their First Home?
Property
What Kind of Help Can Young Couples Get From HDB When Buying Their First Home?
In conventional Singaporean fashion, every couple looking to settle has to plan years ahead with a BTO application. While it may sound unromantic, it’s still the most affordable way to...
11 April 2024
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Credit Cards
9 Best Air Miles Credit Cards in Singapore (Apr 2024)
Ah, the air miles credit card. Clearly the most glamorous of all credit cards. Every time you use one, you’re reinforcing your image as a globetrotting, wanderlusting, jet-setter. But more importantly,...
11 April 2024
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Credit Cards
Best Buffets Singapore: Carousel, Colony, Edge, Peppermint, The Line Buffet Prices (Apr 2024)
Nothing gets Singaporeans going like a hotel buffet. After all, eating is our national hobby. The only problem? The cost. Aside from atas Michelin-starred restaurants, buffets are pretty much the most...
11 April 2024
Income’s Travel Insurance Review (2024): COVID-19 Coverage, Pre-existing Conditions, Promotions, Premiums
Travel Insurance
Income’s Travel Insurance Review (2024): COVID-19 Coverage, Pre-existing Conditions, Promotions, Premiums
When you come across the acronym “NTUC,” the FairPrice supermarket probably comes to mind, as every self-respecting auntie would attest. However, frequent travellers may also associate it with the renowned...
9 April 2024
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Credit Cards
Is The UOB One Credit Card The Best Cashback Card For Dining and Shopping?—MoneySmart Review 2024
Alright, so here’s the deal: loads of credit cards out there offer cashback rates that are barely scratching the 2% mark. And then you’ve got these other ones that lure...
9 April 2024
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Budgeting
Should I Switch My Electricity Provider? 5 Most Common Questions About SP Group Answered
Remember when the Open Electricity Market (OEM) came into effect on 1 May 2019, and the streets were filled with salespeople trying to convince you to switch? If you’re like...
9 April 2024
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Credit Cards
12 Best Cashback Credit Cards in Singapore (Apr 2024)
Collecting air miles for your jet setting lifestyle admittedly sounds sexier than trying to scrounge for cash rebates. But if you’re still one of those people who believe that cash...
8 April 2024
16 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile (Apr 2024)
Budgeting
16 Cheapest SIM-Only Plans in Singapore: Circles Life, MyRepublic, Zero1, RedONE, VIVIFI, SIMBA, Changi Mobile (Apr 2024)
Anybody who cares about saving money should sign up for a SIM-only data plan. These plans, as the name suggests, come with only a SIM card. That means no new...
8 April 2024
New UOB Lady’s Card Offering Up to 10 Miles Per Dollar—MoneySmart Review 2024
Credit Cards
New UOB Lady’s Card Offering Up to 10 Miles Per Dollar—MoneySmart Review 2024
Most of us are still pouting from the announcement that the UOB One Account will be dropping its interest rates come 1 May 2024. But with every door that closes...
8 April 2024
Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) Review 2024—What are the Interest Rates and How to Buy
Invest
Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) Review 2024—What are the Interest Rates and How to Buy
Ever since its inception in 2015, the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), launched by the Government, has transformed from a conservative investment option with low returns to a worthwhile investment vehicle...
5 April 2024
investing in gold singapore
Invest
Gold Prices Hit Record High—How to Invest in Gold in Singapore (2024)
Guess who just broke another record? No, not Taylor Swift with her $1 billion-grossing Eras tour that may very well cross the $2 billion mark by the end of its...
5 April 2024
Saxo-Trading
Invest
Saxo Investment Brokerage Review (2024): How to Invest Using SaxoTraderGO?
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...
5 April 2024