Travelling To Hong Kong Now During ATB Could Cost You More Than S$1,600
Singaporeans can now travel to Hong Kong for leisure under the Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble (ATB). However, just because you can...should you? Here's why I won't be travelling just yet.From 22...
View ArticleLifeSG – the government app I wish was launched sooner
Most of you would know how much time and energy I spent researching about all the various government schemes, financial support and subsidies for Nate. Which was why my major gripe with this app was...
View ArticleHow I bought Critical Illness insurance at just 1/3 the price of a regular CI...
It is no secret that critical illness coverage - while essential - doesn't come cheap. Which is why when I saw FWD's latest Big 3 Critical Illness insurance, with premiums from as low as 1/3 the price...
View ArticleHow To Protect Yourself From Scams While Shopping Online
With more people staying home and carrying out more online transactions this year, there are also more bad guys using the Internet to scam people. In fact, more than $157 million has been lost to...
View ArticleSingapore's Financial Wellness Index 2020 - How Did You Fare?
Check how you fare against your peers when it comes to your level of financial wellness. More people want more comfortable retirement lifestyles, but are grossly underestimating what it will cost to...
View ArticleHow To Track All Your Finances In One Place – ft. DBS NAV Planner
SGFinDex is finally LIVE! For those of you who haven’t caught the announcement, with the recent launch of SGFinDex, this is a game changer because your financial data across 7 major banks and 3...
View ArticleTiger Brokers Review: Invest Better With These Mobile Tools
If you're not already using the Tiger Brokers app, you're missing out. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned expert, the app's comprehensive suite of FA and TA tools will definitely impress. You can...
View ArticleWhat To Do To Reduce Your Income Tax Before The Year Ends
Thinking of how to reduce your income taxes for YA2020 before the year ends? Check out these methods and implement them before December is over!1. Top up your CPF-SAIf you didn't already know, doing a...
View ArticleHome Renovation On A Budget - How We Reduced Costs
With our first home finally done and completed, I'll be adding more posts on this topic over the coming months, so do keep a lookout for those!2020 threw a spanner in the works when Singapore entered...
View Article2020 Reflections - $250k saved before 30, and 40% investment gains vs. some...
What a year! 2020 has definitely shaped up to be a year that I don't think any of us will forget anytime soon. From surviving lockdowns to an economic recession and the crazy gains in the stock market,...
View ArticleA Guide To Investing For Your Children
How can parents in Singapore open a joint investment account for their child? If you're thinking of exploring this as a way to manage your children's investments while also teaching them from young on...
View ArticleGIGANTIQ Review: Get 1.80%* p.a. (or higher if you add insurance riders)
Where can you earn 1.80% p.a*. in this current interest rate environment? Check out GIGANTIQ from Tiq by Etiqa, which has recently been enhanced to offer low-cost insurance riders for those who haven't...
View ArticleGuide To Cash Management Products (And Why Syfe Cash+ Might Be The Best...
2020 was an interesting year as we saw the launch of cash management products, as an answer to consumer bemoaning the cuts to bank interest rates, which have plummeted even more ever since.A history of...
View ArticleTop up $600 under the CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme
If you (or your parents) are between 55 - 70 this year, check out the newest CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme and consider topping up $600 / year for the next 5 years to potentially boost your (or...
View ArticleGuide to CareShield Life - Should I Buy Supplementary Insurance?
If you think $600 a month won't be enough in the event of disability, CareShield Life supplements by private insurers could help. This guide looks into CareShield Life, its limitations, and why...
View ArticleHow to get into Hong Kong’s pre-IPO action
If you've been trying to find a way to capitalize on Hong Kong’s IPO action lately given that your brokerage doesn’t offer pre-IPO access, POEMS could be an alternative. Closer to home, Hong Kong is...
View ArticleWhy You Need A Fuss-Free, Unlimited Cashback Credit Card
Get S$228 when you successfully apply for the Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card - an incredibly fuss-free credit card that gives you 1.5% cashback on eligible transactions, with no...
View ArticleGet up to 1.7%* p.a. with no lock-in on Dash PET!
1.7%* p.a. for the first year on your first $10,000 with no lock-in period and the flexibility to withdraw your funds anytime. At such attractive rates, it is no wonder that short-term insurance...
View ArticleSinglife’s Grow is a digital ILP, but is it worth your while?
If you have friends or family who are starting out their investing journey and are feeling overwhelmed, this could be a good alternative to consider. (But if you’re a savvy or a seasoned DIY investor,...
View ArticleThe Importance of Wealthcare – Spend Less, Save More and Grow Your Wealth
There's no one else who cares more about your wealth than you. And in today's climate where the cost of living is rising faster than (most of) our salaries, coupled with inflation and the erosion of...
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