Financial News and Advice in Singapore

In the blink of an eye, 2019 is about to come to an end.  It feels like it was just a couple of weeks ago when 2019 just started, and we were all busy making new year resolutions in the hope of fulfilling them through… Read More

It is 1am. You have lost your voice, damaged your ears, and possibly sprained your neck.  Yet, you feel victorious and energised, ready to belt out Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now for the sixth time in a single night with your cluster of mates. A… Read More

If you are planning for a new home with your other half, 2020 might just be the right time for you.  Apart from the usual BTO launches, there are a slew of Executive Condominium (EC) and Condominium (condo) launches in 2020. These upcoming launches are… Read More

Although Singaporeans love travelling abroad, they’re a lot more hesitant about using their credit cards overseas. According to a recent JD Power survey, 70% of cardholders wouldn’t be willing to use their cards abroad, citing transaction fees, unfavorable exchange rates and potential fraud as the… Read More

To honour the Merdeka Generation, Singapore government announced an $8 billion package back in National Day Rally 2018 to help Singaporeans reduce medical bills as they age. If you’re one and you haven’t claimed it yet, here’s what you might be missing out on. For… Read More

With 91% of Singaporeans as homeowners, Singapore has one of the highest homeownership rates in the world.  And yet, despite the high homeownership rate, not every Singaporean is well-versed about real estate. This is probably because Singaporeans are not too clued-in when it comes to… Read More

Although sometimes mentioned in the same breath as personal loans and balance transfers, a Line of Credit (LOC) is a financial product that is still relatively unfamiliar among Singaporeans. Like credit cards, a LOC is a type of unsecured product which can help consumers meet… Read More

Located everywhere from neighbourhood heartland estates to glitzy shopping malls, medical clinics are reassuringly abundant in Singapore. At last count, there are over a thousand General Practitioners medical clinics operating in the country. As midnight approaches, the situation changes somewhat. But that’s not to say you’ll… Read More

New year, new cycle of HDB BTO launches! This time, an estimated 6,700 new units spread over 7 locations across Singapore will be up for sale come first half of 2020. Spread over two exercises, one in February and one in May, their exact dates… Read More

What would a Christmas feast be without sumptuous Christmas turkeys roasted to perfection?  While they make your festive celebrations complete, this feasting can also be a tad costly during this festive season. To save you time from hunting for the “ideal” Christmas turkey , we’ve… Read More