Financial News and Advice in Singapore

Singaporeans are big credit card fans – and an improving economy means consumers are swiping plastic more frequently than ever. But beneath this exuberance lurks the risk of escalating debt, which can have dire consequences for individuals and families. Credit card debt has been inching… Read More

  Owning a car in Singapore is expensive. If you find yourself visiting the petrol station far too often,  these 8 tips to save fuel when driving will lessen the strain on your wallet, and help save the environment. 1. Keep car tyres inflated Check… Read More

  Most drivers believe that 98 petrol is more expensive than 95 petrol because it’s higher quality and better for your car. 98 petrol does cost significantly more: for a typical car, filling with 98 petrol can be about S$18 more than using 95. So… Read More

Taking Grab rides has become a daily or at least weekly habit for many in Singapore. It’s convenient, fast (usually!) and most of all, you can book one with a few simple taps on your smartphone. If you’re a serial Grab-ber, learn to maximise your… Read More

  The Citi PremierMiles Card is an air miles credit card that’s a steady workhorse when it comes to racking up miles. It’s slow and steady in terms of miles per dollar earn rates (1.2 miles per dollar for local spend, 2.4 mpd for foreign… Read More

  We compare the most popular credit cards in Singapore. Depending on what you value and what you spend each month, stand to save thousands of dollars in cashback or air miles by picking the right credit card. Here are the 5 most popular credit… Read More

Like many of his peers, Singaporean Aaron Wong dreamt of celebrating his university graduation with an epic trip before settling into a career. The problem? He didn’t have a lot of savings. But at the age of 25, Wong took the plunge, packed his bags… Read More

Exactly how many policies are enough? Every one of us has insurance. There are many who spend thousands each month on insurance for themselves and their families. By understanding how insurance policies work, you can not only save money on premiums, but pump the cash… Read More

Owning and maintaining a car in Singapore is costly. Paying the COE is just the tip of the iceberg — road tax, insurance, fuel charges and parking fees just add to the list. Wouldn’t it be nice if car owners are given a little respite… Read More

  Watching movies is a favourite national pastime, especially when it comes to mega blockbusters that you just have to catch on the big screen. If you’re regular movie-goer, you could chalk up a substantial amount on your weekly or monthly visits to the cinema… Read More