Personal Finance

Singapore’s top 5 credit card options for Aug 2023 from SCB, CITI, CIMB, HSBC, UOB

With just one day left in August, we're excited to present Singapore's best credit card picks for Aug 2023. You might just discover the promotion you're looking for! Whether you're seeking unlimited cashback, flexible travel rewards, or exclusive offers, we've...

Here’s How to Invest Your CPF-OA, (and What You Can Invest it In)

  The monies in your CPF Ordinary Account (OA) earn a steady interest rate that is all but guaranteed. OA funds earn a base rate of 2.5% per annum – a rate that has remained unchanged ever since its inception. Also,...

S’poreans share money-saving tips to stay alive in S’pore: From “don’t order drinks when eating out” to “switch aircon to dehumidifier mode” and many,...

SINGAPORE: Every cent saved can matter a lot in today's economy. This is probably why one Reddit user asked people on the platform for their “little tips for saving money trying to stay alive in Singapore.” Asking for help with...

Couple spends only $52 for their wedding and uses ‘$1.20 Super Ring’ snack

SINGAPORE: When it comes to weddings, most of us envision grand affairs filled with opulent gowns, sparkling rings, and lavish celebrations. However, breaking away from tradition and embracing a simpler, more budget-friendly approach can sometimes lead to a wedding day...

Top interest rates in Singapore for Aug 2023 from SCB, DBS, UOB, OCBC

SINGAPORE: Discover the top four banks of S'pore with the highest interest rates to get the most out of your hard-earned cash. As interest rates skyrocket due to inflation, it brings out the negatives in the stock market. However, the...

30-year-old man earning S$8K+/month asks if he still needs “to chiong” for work to acquire more assets since he doesn’t want children

SINGAPORE: A man in his early 30s took to social media asking if he needed to work hard since he did not intend to have children. In an anonymous post to popular confessions page SGWhispers, the man asked if his...

Top 3 Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Aug 2023)

  The rising interest rates in the United States have significantly impacted Singapore's domestic interest rates in the past year. On the downside, it caused a rise in loan rates, making it more expensive for borrowers to take out a...

Credit Card Debt Surge: Gen Z leads spike while Gen X carries highest balances

Generation Z has emerged as a noteworthy player in the credit card debt arena, outpacing previous generations to accumulate balances, while Generation X claims the crown for holding the highest average credit card debt. Credit and Gen Z During the second...

Guide to Spotting and Buying Undervalued Stocks

  Contrary to the common belief that only international and Singapore blue-chip stocks are worth buying, more savvy investors are looking out for undervalued stocks because of their intrinsic value, meaning they have room to grow in price as the...

Key Financial Trends of the Month (Aug 2023)

  Art gains favour among Singaporean investors A report by CNA revealed that collectors who rent out their artworks could fetch steady returns of 6% per annum, handily beating out bonds, T-Bills and cash equivalents — long considered an investment safe...
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Illegal motorcycle parking blocks wheelchair & stroller users from using pedestrian ramp

SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post, a Singaporean complains about an inconsiderate motorbike driver who parked his vehicle in front...
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Woman suspected of attempting suicide at MRT station gets arrested

SINGAPORE: A woman suspected of attempting suicide at an MRT station has been arrested and taken to the hospital after passers-by and station staff...

NTU study reveals link between social media burnout and belief in fake news

SINGAPORE: A recent study by researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has shed light on the relationship between social media burnout and the propensity...

Doja Cat faces backlash for naming her new song after Filipino dish “Balut”

Rapper Doja Cat faces backlash for naming her new song after a Filipino dish as she released her latest single, "Balut," and offered an...

Customer complaint: “scoop of gravy + packaging box = $0.70?”

SINGAPORE: A man was so shocked at the extra fee he was charged at a “neighborhood coffee shop” that, in his dismay, he wrote...