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Comparison of high interest savings accounts in Singapore 2026
Aug 4, 2026
savings account · interest rates · high yield

High Interest Savings Accounts in Singapore 2026: What 10 Accounts Actually Pay

We re-ran every bonus tier on one rule: it only counts if you can hold it forever without buying a financial product. On that basis the best sustainable savings rate is 2.20%, on one account, and only at S$100,000. Here is every account, condition an...

Comparison of low-risk places to park cash in Singapore in 2026, measured against inflation
Aug 4, 2026
cash management · savings account · fixed deposit

Where To Park Your Cash In Singapore 2026: The Complete Board

The complete board of low-risk homes for SGD in 2026, savings accounts, fixed deposits, T-bills, Savings Bonds and cash management, priced at S$50,000 and S$100,000 against 1.90% inflation.

Person planning finances and reviewing cash flow
May 22, 2026
financial resilience · cash flow · flexible pay

What Financial Resilience Looks Like

Beyond emergency funds and what real life teaches us about money

Major changes to IP riders are coming in April 2026—here's how it affects your healthcare coverage and premiums
Nov 27, 2025
integrated shield plan · health insurance · IP riders

What The New Integrated Shield Plan Rider Changes Mean For You (And Your Wallet)

Major changes to IP riders are coming in April 2026—here's how it affects your healthcare coverage and premiums

Singapore Baby Bonus 2026 scheme showing cash grants, CDA savings, and MediSave benefits for new parents
Nov 24, 2025
parenting · finance · singapore

Singapore Baby Bonus 2026: Complete Guide for New Parents

An updated comprehensive guide to financial assistance for new parents in Singapore

Singapore Exchange building and Nasdaq trading floor showcasing the new dual listing partnership
Nov 22, 2025
SGX · Nasdaq · dual listing

SGX-Nasdaq Bridge: What This Historic Partnership Means for Singapore Investors

Discover how the new SGX-Nasdaq dual listing bridge transforms opportunities for Singapore investors with easier global access and enhanced liquidity.

Person reviewing investment-linked policy documents to decide whether to terminate
Nov 10, 2025
ILP · insurance · investment

Should You Terminate Your ILP? Here's Our 2 Cents On Making The Right Call

Confused about whether to keep or terminate your Investment-Linked Policy? We break down the two types of ILPs and give you a framework to make an informed decision without the jargon.

Are Diamonds Really Valuable? Unpacking the Sparkly Truth (and the Lab-Grown Shake-Up)
Nov 2, 2025
diamonds · marketing · lab-grown diamonds

Are Diamonds Really Valuable?

Unpacking the Sparkly Truth (and the Lab-Grown Shake-Up)

Asian celebrating
Aug 19, 2025
insurance · par fund · financial planning

The 2025 Insurance Participating Fund Performance: What Policyholders Need to Know

What is Par Fund, how it works and why it matters

Bitcoin glow up
Jul 24, 2025
Bitcoin · Crypto · Financial Planning

From Void Deck Talk to Wall Street: How Bitcoin Grew Up While You Weren't Looking

How Bitcoin glow up from internet money to institutional asset

SG60 Voucher GIF
Jun 11, 2025
Student Loans · Debt Repayment · Fresh Graduates

How to Repay Your Student Loan Fast in Singapore (2025 Guide for Fresh Grads)

Beat interest, boost savings, and clear your education debt years ahead of schedule.

SG60 Voucher GIF
Jun 4, 2025
Salary Negotiation · Fresh Graduates · Career Advice

How to Negotiate Your Salary: Essential Tips for Fresh Grads Starting Out in Singapore

Your playbook for landing fair pay in Singapore’s 2025 job market.

Asian couple planning for retirement
Feb 24, 2025
retirement planning · cost of living · Southeast Asia

Retiring in Southeast Asia: A Cost and Lifestyle Guide for Singaporeans

Discover how your retirement savings can stretch further in countries like Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia

Asian couple planning for retirement
Feb 10, 2025
“CPF changes 2025” · “retirement savings Singapore” · “CPF contribution rates 2025”

Navigating the 2025 CPF Changes in Singapore: Impact on Retirement Savings and Employer Contributions

What the new CPF updates mean for your retirement planning and payroll adjustments

A asian retired couple
Feb 9, 2025
retirement cash flow · retirement income streams · financial planning

Why Cash Flow Trumps Wealth in Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover why a steady income stream is your golden ticket to a stress-free retirement

A car on top of a pile of coins
Feb 2, 2025
car ownership Singapore · COE Singapore · electric vehicle incentives

The Real Cost of Owning a Car in Singapore 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

From COE to EV incentives, here's everything you need to know before taking the wheel

A asian woman sleeping on a bed of money
Feb 2, 2025
psychology of money · financial behavior · poverty and spending

Why We Spend Money the Way We Do: The Hidden Psychology of Financial Decisions

From poverty traps to emotional spending—what your wallet says about your brain

A happy baby
Jan 20, 2025
Platform Workers Bill · Singapore labor laws · gig economy

Singapore's Platform Workers Bill: A New Era of Labor Protection and Its Implications

What the new law means for gig workers, platform companies, and your next Grab ride

A happy baby
Jan 16, 2025
parenting · finance · singapore

Preschool Costs: How Much are Public vs Private Preschool Fees In Singapore

Should your child enter the public or private route? Find out how much you can expect to pay for preschool in Singapore here.

Financial Spring Cleaning
Jan 3, 2025
singapore · money · financial planning

Financial Spring Cleaning: Start Your Year Right

Outdated insurance? Forgotten subscriptions? Learn how to refresh your finances and pave the way for a prosperous year.

Asian sorting out her taxes
Dec 21, 2024
singapore · money · taxes

Top Strategies to Reduce Your Tax in Singapore for 2025: Maximize Tax Relief and Savings

Discover Tax Relief Methods, CPF and SRS Contributions, and Donation Strategies to Optimize Your Tax Savings in Singapore.

Asian female in credit card debt
Dec 1, 2024
singapore · money · psychology

How a $648 Credit Card Swipe Snowballed Into a Jaw-Dropping $11,000 Debt: A Singaporean's Cautionary Tale 💳

A real-life story of how compound interest and late fees can turn a small credit card debt into a financial nightmare

Money Dysmorphia in Singapore
Nov 18, 2024
singapore · money · psychology

Money Dysmorphia in Singapore

You're Richer Than You Think, About Money Dysmorphia in Singapore

In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) & Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Oct 30, 2024
singapore · pregnancy · chil

How Much Do IVF & IUI Cost in Singapore

How much will IVF or IUI actually cost you? Get the breakdown on prices in public and private hospitals in Singapore.

Electricity Provider Comparison
Oct 14, 2024
singapore · property · utility

Electricity Provider Comparison: Best Plan to Choose in Singapore (2024)

Compare the different electric providers & rates in Singapore before resigning yourself to a life of lukewarm showers and dimmed lights.

Resale Flat Listing (RFL)
Oct 7, 2024
singapore · property · hdb

Changing the Property Marketplace: What’s Different With HDB’s Resale Flat Listing (RFL)

Take note of these key details if you wish to buy or sell a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat on their Resale Flat Listing.

Debt Consolidation in Singapore
Sep 21, 2024
debt · debt consolidation · loan

What Are Debt Consolidation Plans (DCPs) in Singapore

Overwhelmed by debt? Check out the various Debt Consolidation Plans (DCP) available in Singapore & how you can qualify for them.

HDB Rules for Singles Scheme
Sep 12, 2024
housing · singles · bto

New HDB Rules for Singles Scheme in Singapore 2024 (BTO & Resale)

Single as a pringle? Check out these new HDB rules that offer more options for buying BTO & resale flats for singles in Singapore.

Contrary to Guidelines, is 15% overspending on it?
Aug 28, 2024
insurance · budget

5 Best SkillFuture Courses for 25 year-olds & Up

Boost your resume and upgrade your career with these five best SkillsFuture courses in Singapore.

How much do Grab/Gojek drivers really earn in Singapore? We break down their income & expenses to help you decide if being a PHV driver is for you.
Aug 4, 2024
singapore · side-hustle · grab

Ride-Hailing Platforms: How Much Do Grab/Gojek Drivers Earn In Singapore?

How much do Grab/Gojek drivers really earn in Singapore? We break down their income & expenses to help you decide if being a PHV driver is for you.

Cook at home or eat out in Singapore? Meal prepping can save you money, but is it worth the time? Discover the cost breakdown & factors to consider here.
Jul 22, 2024
budgeting · adulting · singapore

Cook vs Eat Out: Does meal prepping save you more in Singapore

Cook at home or eat out in Singapore? Meal prepping can save you money, but is it worth the time? Discover the cost breakdown & factors to consider here.

A happy baby with Singaporean money, representing the Baby Bonus scheme
Jul 3, 2024
parenting · finance · singapore

3 Baby Bonus Payouts Parents in Singapore Need to Know (2024)

A comprehensive guide to financial assistance for new parents in Singapore

Recommended coverage in Singapore based on MAS guidelines and what makes sense!
Jun 20, 2024
insurance · critical illness

How much critical illness coverage do you need?

Recommended coverage in Singapore based on MAS guidelines and what makes sense

Whether you're curious about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, altcoins, or just want to understand the essentials, this article has got you covered!
Jun 13, 2024
investment · cryptocurrency · basic

Everything you need to know about cryptocurrency to get started

Whether you're curious about cryptocurrency, bitcoin, altcoins, or just want to understand the essentials, this article has got you covered

Discover the top multi-currency cards for seamless transactions abroad. Make your international spending hassle-free with the best multi-currency card.
Jun 11, 2024
multi-currency card · travel · singapore

Which Multi-Currency Card is the Best to Use Overseas Outside Singapore?

Discover the top multi-currency cards for seamless transactions abroad. Make your international spending hassle-free with the best multi-currency card.

Unsure about Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in Singapore? Find the best CDA for your bub & the different baby bonus grants available!
Jun 2, 2024
baby · parenting · singapore

Best Bank Account for Your Bub's Child Development Account (CDA)

Unsure about Child Development Accounts (CDAs) in Singapore? Find the best CDA for your bub & the different baby bonus grants available!

Learn more about HDB's latest flat classification scheme - Standard, Plus, and Prime. Understand their differences and how they affect you.
May 27, 2024
housing · hdb · property

What Exactly Is HDB's New Flat Classification (Standard, Plus & Prime)?

Learn more about HDB's latest flat classification scheme - Standard, Plus, and Prime. Understand their differences and how they affect you.

Guide to buying your critical illness plans Singapore. Whole life vs Term Life- what is the best strategy for you?
May 20, 2024
insurance · critical illness · whole life

How should you cover for your critical illness gap?

Guide to buying your critical illness plans Singapore. Whole life vs Term Life- what is the best strategy for you?

Find out which S&P fund to invest in and how they compare against each other (ireland domicile included)
May 20, 2024
investment · etf · s&p500

Ultimate S&P 500 ETF Guide: Which One Tops the Charts?

Find out which S&P fund to invest in and how they compare against each other (ireland domicile included)

5 Short, Budget-Friendly Getaways From Singapore
May 12, 2024
travel · budget · lifestyle

5 Short, Budget-Friendly Getaways From Singapore

Explore five enticing getaways from Singapore for public holidays & long weekends in 2024. Plan your short escape to these scenic destinations nearby.

How will the closure of CPF Special Accounts affect those 55 and older? Discover how you must rethink retirement planning here.
Apr 12, 2024
retirement · cpf · special account

Closure Of CPF Special Account (SA) After 55 Years Old: What You Must Know

How will the closure of CPF Special Accounts affect those 55 and older? Discover how you must rethink retirement planning here.

Contrary to Guidelines, is 15% overspending on it?
Apr 7, 2024
insurance · budget

2024 Guide: How Much Should You Be Spending On Insurances

Contrary to Guidelines, is 15% overspending on it?

Why am I leaving Singapore for a 3 year work holiday in Australia
Mar 31, 2024
lifestyle · submmission

Embarking on a Work Holiday in Australia: Breaking the Mold and Finding My Path

Why am I leaving Singapore for a 3 year work holiday in Australia

Robot handling money
Mar 28, 2024
investment · roboadvisors

Best Robo Advisors In Singapore 2024 (Comparison & More)

Comparision of Roboadvisors in Singapore and more

Cost of pet
Mar 15, 2024
budgeting · lifestyle

How Much Does A Pet Cost In Singapore (Dogs, Cats, Birds & More)

Find out how much are pet expenses in Singapore.

Learn how to combat the GST increase in Singapore by cutting your expenses and/or increasing your income here.
Jan 30, 2024
investment · popular

Ways to navigating the 2024 GST hike in Singapore

Learn how to combat the GST increase in Singapore by cutting your expenses and/or increasing your income here.

Maid government sub
Jan 27, 2024
lifestyle · budgeting

Government Subsidies When Hiring A Maid In Singapore

Grants and subsidies when hiring a domestic helper in SG more affordable

cost of hiring maid
Jan 26, 2024
lifestyle · budgeting

How Much To Hire A Maid In Singapore (Domestic Helper Salary & More)

Explore domestic helper salaries, one-off costs & essential monthly expenses in this handy guide

Bearbricks & Big Bucks
Nov 9, 2023
investment · bearbrick · interesting

Bearbricks & Big Bucks: Are Designer Art Toys A Good Investment?

Explore the allure of Bearbricks as both art pieces & potential investments. Dive into the world of designer toys & their place in modern collectibles.

How much should you trust that content creator?
Oct 28, 2023
investment · lifestyle

The danger of blindly following someone's investment advice

How much should you trust that content creator?

Travel insurance
Oct 21, 2023
insurance · travel

Do You Need Travel Insurance & How to Choose the Best One

Is cheap travel insurance really the way to go? Explore the importance of insurance & tips to select the best cover for your journey.

Lifestyle, Income, Side hustle
Oct 15, 2023
budgeting · lifestyle

Earn A Quick Buck While Staying Healthy (LumiHealth, Healthy365 & More)

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or a newbie starting your health journey, earn rewards while burning calories with wellness programmes like LumiHealth.

The little things that you may have missed out on before renting
Sep 9, 2023
lifestyle · budgeting · popular

How Much Is Rental In Singapore: Considerations for Prospective Tenants

The little things that you may have missed out on before renting

Wish to buy a house in Singapore as a single? Find out what are your options, grant amounts & more here.
Sep 3, 2023
lifestyle · budgeting · popular

Can A Single Buy A House In Singapore: Your Complete Guide

Wish to buy a house in Singapore as a single? Find out what are your options, grant amounts & more here.

Important insurance that you should consider when you graduate
Aug 18, 2023
insurance

Essential Insurance you need to have

Important insurance that you should consider when you graduate

5 perks you can get just because you're Singaporean
Aug 10, 2023
lifestyle · singapore · interesting

5 perks you can get just because you're Singaporean

5 perks you can get just because you're Singaporean

Why Singaporeans should consider an Irish Domiciled S&P 500
Aug 7, 2023
investment · popular

Are you investing in S&P 500? Consider this.

Why Singaporeans should consider an Irish Domiciled S&P 500

Discover the average vacation costs, compare prices & plan your budget to various destinations worldwide from Singapore!
Aug 7, 2023
adulting · lifestyle · interesting

Average Vacation Costs to Different Places Around the World

Discover the average vacation costs, compare prices & plan your budget to various destinations worldwide from Singapore!

Things I wish to tell my younger self
Aug 7, 2023
adulting · lifestyle

Building a Strong Financial Foundation: 8 Key Tips for Young Professionals

Things I wish to tell my younger self

As renovation costs continue to rise, which do i choose?
Aug 7, 2023
housing · renovation · budgeting

Financing my Renovations: What are my options?

As renovation costs continue to rise, which do i choose?

How investing beyond the United States can help to make your portfolio more balanced and robust
Aug 7, 2023
investment · S&P 500

Importance of market diversification (beyond the US)

How investing beyond the United States can help to make your portfolio more balanced and robust

A transport fare analysis on whether you should consider the concession pass
Aug 7, 2023
adulting · lifestyle · budgeting

Is the Adult Monthly Concession Pass worth it?

A transport fare analysis on whether you should consider the concession pass

Things to consider before you start your investment journey
Aug 7, 2023
investment

Should you do your own investment

Things to consider before you start your investment journey

An actual analysis of #jobswitch and how it may benefit you
Aug 7, 2023
adulting · career

Why job switch is Important

An actual analysis of

Your guide to retirement planning for your parents and yourself too
Jul 20, 2023
retirement · cpf · singapore

MRSS & RSTU CPF Schemes You Should Know To Prepare For Retirement

Your guide to retirement planning for your parents and yourself too

Discover why more people in Singapore and around the world are leaving the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle to become digital nomads.
Jul 5, 2023
lifestyle · interesting

Finding The Meaning Of Life: Why More Ditch The 9-to-5 To Become Digital Nomads

Discover why more people in Singapore and around the world are leaving the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle to become digital nomads.

All about the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) in Singapore, including what it is, how to open an account, what benefits it offers & more
Jun 28, 2023
retirement · srs

Supplementary Retirement Scheme Singapore Guide: What is SRS, how to open account & more

All about the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) in Singapore, including what it is, how to open an account, what benefits it offers & more

Find out if you have your basic insurances or overinsured
Jun 14, 2023
insurance · budgeting

What's enough: Are you buying & paying too much for insurance in Singapore?

Find out if you have your basic insurances or overinsured

The hidden patterns of dysfunctional money behaviours and their effects on your relationships and financial stability.
Jun 7, 2023
adulting · lifestyle · money relationship

Do you have a money disorder?

The hidden patterns of dysfunctional money behaviours and their effects on your relationships and financial stability.

What's the catch? Find out whether it's one that'll suit you
May 23, 2023
housing · PLH · Prime location housing

A Closer Look At The Prime Location Model Housing (PLH) Model in Singapore

What's the catch? Find out whether it's one that'll suit you

Scams, Identity Theft, and Inflation: Understanding the Risks to Your Money and How to Keep Your Finances Safe in Singapore
Mar 19, 2023
banking · interesting

Is your money safe in banks during the global financial crisis?

Scams, Identity Theft, and Inflation: Understanding the Risks to Your Money and How to Keep Your Finances Safe in Singapore

So, are you still investing after the hype train? Let's take a look at what you can do for a better investing journey this 2023
Feb 23, 2023
investment

Beyond the Hype Train: Investing After the Bubble Burst

So, are you still investing after the hype train? Let's take a look at what you can do for a better investing journey this 2023

Discover how to start and maintain your freelancing job in Singapore.
Feb 19, 2023
career · adulting · lifestyle

How to land yourself freelance jobs in Singapore

Discover how to start and maintain your freelancing job in Singapore.

Taking care of yourself and your wallet
Feb 1, 2023
aduting · lifestyle

Wallet-friendly self-care idea

Taking care of yourself and your wallet

What is POP MART and why is it being compared to gambling? Find out all about their irresistible POP MART blind boxes here.
Jan 29, 2023
adulting · lifestyle · interesting

POP MART: Borderline gambling?

What is POP MART and why is it being compared to gambling? Find out all about their irresistible POP MART blind boxes here.

Why Singaporeans should consider an Irish Domiciled S&P 500
Jan 13, 2023
adulting · lifestyle · interesting

Top 10 Cheap Things To Buy & Do The Next Time You're In JB

Why Singaporeans should consider an Irish Domiciled S&P 500

Tax relief strategies in Singapore 2022
Dec 28, 2022
taxes · budgeting · adulting

How to reduce your income tax

Tax relief strategies in Singapore 2022

Do you really need early critical illness insurance?
Nov 27, 2022
insurance · critical illness

Is having late-stage Critical Illness insurance enough?

Do you really need early critical illness insurance?

Your mum-to-be guide on understanding the insurance plan and what to look out for
Nov 12, 2022
insurance · pregnancy · maternity plan

How do I pick the best maternity plan?

Your mum-to-be guide on understanding the insurance plan and what to look out for

Your 101 introduction to Roboadvisors and how it works
Nov 12, 2022
investment · roboadvisors

Thinking of putting money in Roboadvisr? Here's your guide to understanding Roboadvisors

Your 101 introduction to Roboadvisors and how it works

Making sense of your Quarter-life crisis and how to persevere on
Nov 9, 2022
adulting · lifestyle

Quarter-life crisis in your 20s? Why this period would be the hardest

Making sense of your Quarter-life crisis and how to persevere on

The legacy planning guide for all Singaporeans
Nov 8, 2022
cpf · legacy · will

Why you shouldn't overlook CPF Nomination

The legacy planning guide for all Singaporeans

From ob-gyn visits to giving birth, how much does it actually cost?
Oct 19, 2022
pregnancy · budgeting

The cost of giving birth in Singapore

From ob-gyn visits to giving birth, how much does it actually cost?

A closer look into the new property cooling measures
Oct 5, 2022
housing

How do the new home purchase rules affect you?

A closer look into the new property cooling measures

The underlying risk of the S&P 500
Sep 14, 2022
investment · s&p 500

Why you might not want to all-in on S&P 500 investment

The underlying risk of the S&P 500

Finding the perfect amount for your cash in the bank
Sep 5, 2022
budgeting · lifestyle

How much cash to keep?

Finding the perfect amount for your cash in the bank

Easy 6-steps to not fall prey to procrastination
Aug 18, 2022
budgeting · lifestyle · adulting

Getting started on your financial journey

Easy 6-steps to not fall prey to procrastination

All you need to know about SSB
Aug 4, 2022
investment

Thinking of getting Singapore Saving Bond? Read this first

All you need to know about SSB

Coping with being in the sandwich generation
Jul 31, 2022
retirement · cpf

Helping your parents with Retirement

Coping with being in the sandwich generation

A step-by-step guide to choosing ETF and where to buy them
Apr 27, 2022
investment · etf

The ultimate guide to ETF

A step-by-step guide to choosing ETF and where to buy them

Your Singaporean guide to outsourcing the financial risk of your aging parent's medical bills
Apr 19, 2022
insurance · parents

Essential medical insurance to get your parents

Your Singaporean guide to outsourcing the financial risk of your aging parent's medical bills

The costs of renting a car, buying a new or second-hand car
Mar 25, 2022
budgeting · car

How cheap is owning a car in Singapore?

The costs of renting a car, buying a new or second-hand car

All the underlying costs of a car purchase in Singapore
Mar 19, 2022
insurance · pregnancy · maternity plan

Cost of buying a brand new car in 2022

All the underlying costs of a car purchase in Singapore

An asian kid's guide to finding out how to give back that filial piety. Is 10% of your salary really enough?
Mar 14, 2022
budgeting · lifestyle · adulting

How much parental allowance should I give?

An asian kid's guide to finding out how to give back that filial piety. Is 10% of your salary really enough?

A closer look into the recently MOP BTO projects
Feb 5, 2022
bto · housing · investment

Can you really profit from BTO?

A closer look into the recently MOP BTO projects

Understanding the need for cryptocurrency
Jan 18, 2022
investment · cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency 101 for dummies

Understanding the need for cryptocurrency

Understanding the Optional Component Scheme (OCS)
Dec 24, 2021
bto · housing · renovation

Should you opt-in for HDB's Optional Component Scheme?

Understanding the Optional Component Scheme (OCS)

Some pointers when choosing your first ETF investment
Nov 16, 2021
investment · etf

Things to look out for when choosing ETF

Some pointers when choosing your first ETF investment

What I wish I knew: The worst-case scenarios to possibilities of ETF closures, risks and losing all your money when invested in it.
Oct 12, 2021
investment · etf

What can go wrong with ETFs?

What I wish I knew: The worst-case scenarios to possibilities of ETF closures, risks and losing all your money when invested in it.

Answering the big question with math
Sep 23, 2021
insurance · critical illness · maternity plan

Term v.s. Life Insurance

Answering the big question with math

What are they and what do you need to know about them
Sep 19, 2021
investment · etf

The different types of ETFs

What are they and what do you need to know about them