All You Need To Know About Credit Score

Learn about credit score and how you can improve it....

6 Best Budgeting and Personal Finance Apps To Manage Your Expenses

Getting your finances in order isn’t as challenging as you think. Keep track of your...

10 Pointless Purchases To Stop Spending On

It’s the little things that add up. From pasta makers to skincare products, find out...

5 Tips for Overcoming Emotional Spending

Emotional spending could be the root of your impulse buying habit. Here’s an action plan...

Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor During Your Annual Review

If you can’t remember how long it has been since you met your financial advisor,...

3 Things to Understand to Make Financial Planning Easy

For most people, financial planning isn't fun nor approachable. It all comes down to the...

Beginner’s Guide to Building Your Credit Score in Singapore

Have you wondered how credit scores are calculated, or what factors could affect your credit...

How to plan out your spending on your kids’ education in Singapore

Providing for your child's tertiary education might seem daunting, but here are actionable steps you...

How to plan your estate to protect your family

Estate planning isn't only for the rich. Planning what happens when you’re gone is especially...

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How to Help Your Parents Prepare for Retirement

If you have ageing parents, it's time to have an open conversation to understand their...

Reduce Your Family’s Household Debt to Change Your Future

Take control of your money and reduce your household debt, so you can be more...

How to Set (and Achieve) Your Financial Goals This Year

Get smart about your money by setting and achieving your financial goals with these feasible...

6 Money Management Tips Tailored for the Gen Z Crowd

The importance of a good credit score, what to do with a budget, and how...

Mortgage 101: What is Loan Tenure, Loan To Value (LTV), and Income Weighted Average Age (IWAA)?

Navigate the financial planning process of home ownership like a pro, with this primer on...

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How successful couples save money together

Get confident with your finances as a couple and save for your future together....

Where your sale proceeds go after selling your HDB flat 

How much money you'll get back from the sale of your flat, and how the...

Best Education Loans for University Students in Singapore

Different education loans available in Singapore, and how to pick the best loan that suits...

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Guide to Your End-of-Year Personal Financial Review

A step-by-step financial review guide to help you assess if you’ve made financial progress this...

Everything You’ve Asked Us About SGFinDex

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Financial Data Exchange platform is here. Here are some frequently...

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Bad Habits to Avoid With Your Credit Card

Credit cards can serve you well if you avoid bad habits that many fall prey...

Freelancers and SEPs: Guide to Income Taxes and CPF Contributions in Singapore

Find out how to file for your income taxes and make MediSave contributions as a...

Quick and powerful tips to clear your debt quickly

How do i get rid of my debt as quickly as possible? Here are some...

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Set Financial Goals Like a Boss

How do we make sure that our financial goals are attainable? The way you plan...

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Beginner’s Guide to CPF: Contributions, Account Types and Interest Rates

All your burning questions about CPF, answered — including what happens to your CPF money...

Create a Personal Budget You Can Actually Stick To

What’s the best way to save money and create personal budgets that you can actually...

He Earns $100,000 a Year and is Still Broke

How do you avoid lifestyle inflation and make sure that you aren’t left broke when...

Young Working Adults: 5 Crucial Personal Finance Rules to Follow

Ready to stretch your savings? We’ve rounded up the best personal finance tips to guide...

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Coronavirus Support Schemes for Singaporeans

Information suport schemes for Singaporeans. More on Jobs Support Scheme (JSS), Enhanced Self-Employed Person Income...

Details on Singapore’s Insurance Premium Deferment Schemes

A primer on insurance deferment schemes for insurers in Singapore. Know what options are available...

4 Habits Preventing You From Saving Without You Realising

If you need an email to sell you something, you probably don’t really need it....

4 Simple Reasons You Didn’t Get the Raise (and What To Do About It Now)

Getting a raise is more than just your hard work. You need to learn to...

Financial To-Do List To Prepare for Your Baby’s Arrival

Having a baby? Here’s how to get your finances in top shape...

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Pursuing a Graduate Programme

Going back to school for a Master’s degree...

Conveyancing in Singapore: What is the Process?

Conveyancing refers to the legal process of transferring title in a property from one person...

How Much Education Actually Costs In Singapore and How You Can Afford It

A guide on the total cost of studying in Singapore and how you can successfully...

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How to choose the perfect HDB Resale Flat in Singapore

Looking to find a home without the long wait of BTOs or the cost of...

How Much Weddings Cost in Singapore and 4 Ways to Save Money on Your Big Day

Tying the knot soon but have no clue where to start on your budget planning?...

Should You Borrow More? Total Debt Servicing Ratio and Your Housing Loan

We think it's better to get a smaller home loan. Here's how you end up...

Mortgage 101: What is Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) and Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR)?

In the process of finding the best home loan package? We understand how some mortgage...

A 5-Step Plan to Investing for Retirement in Singapore

You don’t need to be a financial planner to know how to invest for retirement....

Launch Condo Buying Timeline in Singapore

What to expect when you buy a launch condominium in Singapore. Here, we map out...

Where your sale proceeds go after selling your HDB flat 

How much money you'll get back from the sale of your flat, and how the...

All the Questions People Ask Us About Annuity Insurance Plans

Should you buy an annuity insurance policy? What are the loopholes? What should you watch...

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Got a Spare $1? Here’s Why You Should Set up a Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Account

Yearning for an early retirement? If you’ve got a dollar to spare, that dream might...

A Singaporean’s Guide to Buying Your First Resale HDB Flat

Here’s all you need to know to buy your dream HDB Resale Flat!...

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HDB Loan VS Bank Loan: Which Should You Get?

Are bank loans better than HDB loans? Or is it the other way round? Here’s...

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Seth’s plan to FIRE in 13 years

Sethisfy sharing his early retirement plan. Details and useful tips you can apply to achieve...

What is CPF Life?

Ever wondered how much you would get from your CPF during retirement? Here’s all you...

What to Do If You Get Retrenched From Your Job

What are your rights as a retrenched employee, and how much should you set aside...

How to Prepare for Retirement

Things you should know in order to prepare yourself for your retirement. Planning early will...

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Look Outside Singapore for Property Investment Opportunities: Ohmyhome CEO

Ohmyhome co-founders Rhonda Wong shares a way for young couples to own an investment property....

Cryptocurrencies – An Introduction to the Top 10

There are hundreds of different cryptocurrencies, and that can be daunting for first-time investors, especially...

How To Invest Your CPF Savings

Who says you can’t touch the money inside your CPF account until you retire? Here’s...

Investing in the Time of Corona – 5 Lessons Learnt

The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely affected global markets, but there are lessons to be learnt...

All You Need To Know About Investing with Syfe REIT+

Syfe REIT+ might very well be the best way for non-REIT investors in Singapore to...

Go Green or Go Home? Sustainable Investing is Here to Stay

Sustainable, or environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, is expanding out of its niche to...

5 Reasons to Invest Right Now

Getting ready to invest? This is why you needed to start yesterday....

Should you jump into property investing?

Is property investing in Singapore the easy path to passive income and wealth. If so,...

How to Calculate Your Investment Returns to Time Your Goals Better

The effect of compounding can help you grow your wealth faster, and is the best...

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Creating Your Investment Strategy: Short-term or Long Run?

A sound investment strategy considers both long-term and short-term goals. Finding a balance for both...

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We Review moomoo: Should You Try Futu’s Hot New Investment App?

We review Futu moomoo, a hot new investment platform, and interview a user who's become...

ESG Investing: Our Guide to Socially Responsible Investing

Environmental, Social, Governance — can you make money and still do some good in this...

How to Read a Fund Factsheet

The key to understanding a stock is in being able to read a fund’s factsheet....

Will Singapore Properties Continue To Be in High Demand?

The Singapore real estate market is remaining resilient amid the Covid-19 pandemic, powered by investment...

How to Invest as a Couple In Singapore

Build a greater financial future for your family by investing as a couple, with actionable...

Investment Portfolio Basics: What is it, and How to Build One?

The core of personal investment is your portfolio. Discover what it is, how to allocate...

Buying your first Bitcoin? Here’s what you need to know

Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin are all the rage right now. It seems like everyone’s getting into...

How do you invest cleverly in times of volatility?

When you are just starting out as an investor, it can be difficult to figure...

The Big Risks of Taking No Risk

Slow and steady may not eventually win you the race....

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Is Backtesting A Viable Investment Strategy?

Backtesting is a tool that you can use when exploring new markets and strategies. It...

Investing 101: What You Should Look Out for As A Beginner Investor

You’re keen to start investing, but are intimidated about how to start. This comprehensive guide...

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How to Save $100,000 by the Time You’re 30

Yes, you can: have $100,000 in your bank account by the time you hit 30....

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A Beginner’s Guide to Investing with Robo Advisors in Singapore

Is it possible to start investing with little money? This comprehensive beginner’s guide on how...

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Endowment Plans 101: What to Look Out For

Are insurance endowment plans right for you? These are the elements to understand before you...

Review of GrabInvest AutoInvest: Good Idea, Not So Great Product

A review of Grab’s GrabInvest AutoInvest product. Could this be the easiest way to micro-invest?...

Sell 1 HDB, Buy 2 Condo: No or Go?

Is the “sell one HDB, buy two condos” a wise property investment move right now?...

Why Some People Don’t Want Long-term Insurance Savings Plans

Why you shouldn’t commit to a long-term insurance savings product, also known as an endowment...

All the Questions People Ask Us About Annuity Insurance Plans

Should you buy an annuity insurance policy? What are the loopholes? What should you watch...

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Got a Spare $1? Here’s Why You Should Set up a Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Account

Yearning for an early retirement? If you’ve got a dollar to spare, that dream might...

Why It’s Important to Rebalance Your Investment Portfolio

Common pitfalls in investment portfolio rebalancing, and why it’s important to do this regularly....

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Guide to Buying Private Integrated Shield Plan

Integrated Shield Plans in Singapore and what it entails....

Why You Need Mortgage Insurance To Protect Your Dream Home

We help you understand mortgage insurance, the different types of coverage, and what you should...

Debunking Myths About Integrated Shield Plans

Is an Integrated Shield plan worth getting? Read on as we explain what is and...

What Are Female Insurance Plans About?

You may have heard of insurance plans catered specially for women. But what does it...

MediShield Life Explained

MediShield Life and MediSave may sound similar but their purposes and coverage are different. Here's...

The Comprehensive Guide to Buying Maternity Insurance in Singapore

What is maternity insurance, and is it really necessary?...

What Happens When You Prematurely Terminate Your Insurance Policy?

What happens when you need to stop paying for an insurance policy? What options do...

Your Complete Guide to Integrated Shield Plans in Singapore

What is an Integrated Shield Plan, and how is it linked to MediShield Life? We...

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Everything You Need to Know About Standalone Cancer Insurance

Do you need standalone cancer insurance? It can help cover expenses including treatment costs, medication,...

Yes, you must plan for long-term old age care, especially if you’re young. Comparing Careshield life supplement schemes

We get into Singapore's CareShield Life insurance scheme, and whether it is good enough for...

Your Guide to Pet Insurance in Singapore

Protect your loved ones! Hefty medical fees apply for both people and pets, that’s why...

How to make a nomination for your life insurance in Singapore

Life is unpredictable. This is a guide to ensure that the proceeds from your policy...

General Insurance vs Life Insurance: What’s the Difference?

General insurance protects your assets, while life insurance protects your loved ones. Find out how...

Do You Really Need Early Critical Illness Coverage?

How to weigh the need for critical illness coverage, and the common features of these...

A Fresh Grad’s Guide to Insurance Policies You Should Get in Singapore

What insurance should you be getting as a fresh grad? Here’s a beginner’s guide to...

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Singapore’s Integrated Shield Plans to Stop Paying for Entire Hospital Bills

How does this affect you? Here’s a handy FAQ to answer all your questions....

5 Common Misconceptions About Life Insurance Debunked

Debunking longstanding myths about life insurance policies so you can make a clearer, well-informed decision....

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Why You Seriously Need to Consider Private Medical Insurance

What are the factors I need to consider before deciding on a medical insurance policy?...

All You Need To Know About CareShield Life

Careshield life is coming into effect 1st october 2020. Here are some important highlights of...

Term Life Insurance vs Whole Life Insurance: Which Should You Get?

What are the pros and cons of term life and whole life insurance? How do...

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When Do You Actually Need to Buy Insurance?

When is it time to buy insurance? How do I know when I should be...

Should I Get a Personal Accident Insurance?

There are many misconceptions about how Personal Accident insurance plans work. Here are the common...

The Geek’s Guide to Calculating the Real Returns on Your Life Insurance

It’s easy to get confused about certain technical terms when you’re not in the financial...

7 Best Budget-Friendly Ways To Treat Yourself

Desperately in need of some fun and relaxation but are tight on finances? Self-care can...

Know Your Rights: How To File a Claim at the Small Claims Tribunal

Property damaged? Not getting refunded? To solve this and avoid hefty legal costs, you can...

Singapore-Germany VTL: How Much Does It Cost & Is It Worth the Risk?

How to travel via Singapore-Germany VTL and the risks involved....

5 Financial Lessons From Watching Squid Game

Netflix Korean drama Squid Game and money lessons it teaches us....

How To Build Relationships When Starting a New Job Remotely

Starting a new job remotely can be daunting, but that doesn’t mean you can’t impress...

Money Journals: Balancing 4 Different Incomes on Her Plate

From auditing to managing her family business, step into this Malaysian’s financial world and discover...

Money Journals: IT Business Analyst by Day, Personal Finance Blogger by Night

Ever wonder how a personal finance blogger manages his personal finances? Take an insider look...

5 Ways To Make the Best of Your First Paycheck

Maximise your first paycheck to plan for your financial future...

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Money Journals: Carving a Career Out of Fitness, Property and Investments

Discover the inner financial lives of everyday Malaysians and Singaporeans in Money Journals – a...

Yes, You Can Save Money With Your Credit Cards

Saving money with your credit cards sounds like an oxymoron, but responsible credit card use...

Learn Good and Bad Money Habits from 6 Money Songs

Get out those dancing shoes and learn personal finance from these tunes!...

Your Guide to Pet Insurance in Singapore

Protect your loved ones! Hefty medical fees apply for both people and pets, that’s why...

Are You an Emotional Spender? Try These 5 Free Mental Health Apps

Are you prone to making emotionally-driven impulse purchases? Here are some better ways to track...

5 Lifestyle Habits to Help You Save Money

The biggest factor that can influence your wealth in the future all comes down to...

5 Money Tips You Should Ignore (and 5 More You Shouldn’t)

The internet is full of advice on personal finance. We get down to basics to...

Myth vs Fact: Does frugality Help improve Money Management?

Frugal people often get a bad rap due to misconceptions that have been attached to...

7 Personal Finance Podcasts to Listen to in 2021

Personal finance podcasts you should be listening to in 2021 to pick up new money...

Budget Hacks: 6 Tips to Save On Renovation For Your First Home

Renovating your first home doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. Here’s how...

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Do You Know How Singapore’s Flexible Wage System Affects You?

Singapore is encouraging more and more firms to implement the Flexible Wage System. This is...

Renting in Singapore: A Beginner’s Guide to Renting an Affordable Home in Singapore

Living alone undoubtedly has its perks but finding a place to rent can be confusing....

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The Best Thrift Shopping Spots in Singapore for a Good Bargain

You might not know that thrift shopping is available in Singapore. Here’s a guide to...

The real cost of our purchases is time, not money

Are you paying for that purchase with $50, or with twelve hours of work? Here’s...

For Home Sellers and Landlords: DIY or Engage Property Agent

Buying, selling, renting, and leasing a home can be tricky, but it hasn’t stopped many...

Best Ways to Maximise Your Chinese New Year Ang Bao Money

Don’t just spend all your ang bao pocket money, here are some ways you can...

3 Science-backed Tips to Making Better Financial Decisions

Understand your brain with these 3 scientifically supported tips to help us better manage our...

Best Student Credit Cards for Undergraduates in Singapore

A guide to the best credit cards for Singapore university students!...

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Going Cashless: Beginner’s Guide to Navigating e-Wallets

Popular e-wallet cashless payment options in Singapore and which one you should pick....

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9 Easy Side Hustle Ideas for Students Looking To Earn Extra Income

Who says you can’t earn a quick buck while hitting the books? Here are some...

How People With Good Money Relationships Think

How we think about money can affect our lives significantly. By understanding how your brain...

How Your Brain Stops You from Achieving Your Financial Goals

Why aren’t you achieving your financial goals? We lay out some scientific ways of working...

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