Category Archives: Manage Money

These guides cover the day-to-day side of money in Singapore: setting a budget that survives contact with real life, how many bank accounts you actually need, choosing between miles and cashback, managing debt, and what to know about tax reliefs. Planner Bee accepts no paid placements or sponsored positions, so what you read here isn’t shaped by who pays most.

The Value of Money – 5 Lessons for Your Child

Teaching your child the value of money is the first step in their journey into...

What Is the Consumer Price Index, and How Does It Affect Me?

With CPI increasing lately and greater pressures of inflation, how am I affected as a...

Singapore Income Tax and CPF Guide for Self-Employed Persons

Step-by-step guide for self-employed persons in Singapore on income tax filing, net trade income, and...

What Should Condo Owners Know About Their Duties, and the Maintenance and Management of Their Property?

Condominiums are managed differently from other residential properties. Here’s how the Building Maintenance and Strata...

Eco-Friendly Personal Finance: How You Can Make the Switch Too

Climate change is catching up to us and the choices we make regarding our finances...

How To Prepare for and Survive the COVID-19 Recession

Experts have predicted that a recession is looming. Here’s how you can gear yourself up,...

CPF Beginner Guide to Contributions, Accounts and Interest

Beginner-friendly CPF guide covering CPF contributions, account types and interest rates to help you understand...

Taking Personal Loans When Inflation Is High: Always a Bad Move?

Inflation isn’t always bad news. Here’s why taking out personal loans when inflation rates are...

Should You Max Out Your Basic Healthcare Sum in Your CPF MediSave Account

What happens when you hit CPF’s Basic Healthcare Sum, and whether you should.

Subsidies and Schemes for Seniors and Caregivers

Here’s the full list of subsidies and assistance schemes for seniors and caregivers in Singapore.

Top 10 Worst Financial Mistakes

These 10 financial mistakes could be what’s holding you back from your goals. Learn more...

Should You Use Buy Now Pay Later? Here’s What To Know

Should you use Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) in Singapore? Discover how BNPL works, its...