Financial News and Advice in Singapore

Personal loans may have developed a bad reputation over time, but like any financial tool, it’s how you use it that can actually benefit you immensely! When managed properly, many of us will find that personal loans can be a true blue lifesaver, even helping… Read More

While it’s not ideal to leave unpaid balances on your credit card, here are some simple steps to help you minimise debt caused by accrued credit card interest. Whether it’s because of a period of financial difficulty or due to a huge emergency expense, missing… Read More

As more Singaporeans flock back home from overseas countries, the number of COVID-19 cases in Singapore continue to rise. What happens if you really do get tested positive for COVID-19? Here’s a look at what the government and insurance companies are covering. Feel free to… Read More

Your domestic helper also needs protection as she holds down the fort at home. Here are the top maid insurance promos and discounts in Singapore. If you are planning to hire a foreign domestic helper in Singapore, understand that it is compulsory for you to… Read More

Not everything is closed (phew!), but the advisory is to go out only if you really need something and remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing while you’re out. Yes, you read that right, shops are still open and you will still be… Read More

The economy around the world has seen unprecedented volatility with the spread of COVID-19. As fear and uncertainty continue to bash the financial market, we look at the reasons why cash is king. The global pandemic that is COVID-19 continues to spread across the world… Read More

Different banks have different names for it but the personal instalment loan is one of the most common loans you can find on the market. The principle is the same: you borrow a specific sum, pay a one-time processing fee (which is sometimes waived) and… Read More

What are your options as a foreigner living in Singapore if you need to apply for a personal loan? We break it down for you. Editor’s note: Personal loan and bank rates are subject to change. The information reflected here is accurate as of 8… Read More

Getting a full-body massage can be a great way to relieve stress as well as soothe those nagging muscle aches that just won’t seem to go away. Life in Singapore can be so hectic that a 60-minute massage is an ideal way to just unplug… Read More

Break free from lock-in contracts with the best SIM-only plans in the market. The SIM-only, mobile plan war is now in full swing. Gone are the days when fixed mobile plan contracts by Singtel, StarHub, and M1 locked you in for a period of 12-… Read More

Desperate times call for desperate measures. With the unprecedented health and economic havoc being wrecked by COVID-19, the Singapore government has launched a record-breaking relief package in response. The $53.1 billion (yes, with a ‘b’) Resilience and Solidarity Budget aims to do three things: support… Read More