Singapore Budget 2024: 24 Things That Will Impact Singaporeans Financially

This article was updated on 19 November 2024 to include further enhancements to the MediSave Bonus announced in October 2024. On 16 February 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong presented the Singapore Budget 2024 in parliament. He started by painting a grim economic outlook for 2024 – citing the troubled geopolitical environment, […]

Complete Guide To Household Support Measures From Budget 2024

This article was updated on 19 November 2024 to include further enhancements to the MediSave Bonus announced in October 2024. This article was written in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MOF). All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial […]

Why It Might Make Sense To Invest In A Company That Is Older Than You

When people talk about investing into individual stocks, many of us naturally gravitate towards the hottest and trendiest stocks right now. In the current landscape, investing into technology companies involved in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning is the rage, and some investors may also be lured into cryptocurrencies. However, one of the dangers of […]

US stock quick picks – Nov 19

Notables Notable Earnings Today: Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW), La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB), Powell Industries (Nasdaq: POWL), Energizer (NYSE: ENR), AZEK (NYSE: AZEK), Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), ZTO Express (NYSE: ZTO), Vipshop (NYSE: VIPS), Dolby Labs (NYSE: DLB), Viking Holdings (VIK), Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR), Futu Holdings (Nasdaq: FUTU), Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J), KORE Group Holdings (NYSE; […]

Complete Guide To Opening A Bank Account In Singapore For Foreigners

As a foreigner who just arrived in Singapore to work, study or live, there are many reasons why opening a local bank account should be one of your first things to check off your to-do list. Read Also: Expats’ Guide To Migrating To Singapore: Here’s What You Need To Know Before Moving You’ll need a […]

Seeking global steer, watching Fed pendulum swings – 19 Nov

Today’s Market News Shanghai becomes first major Chinese city to announce property tax incentives Shares edge higher, dollar falls as markets weigh future Fed rate moves Dollar strengthens against yen on Bank of Japan’s hike uncertainty Key developments in markets on Tuesday: RBA meeting minutes G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro Euro zone flash inflation estimate […]

How Much Does It Cost To Live The Singaporean Dream

The rising cost of living, exacerbated by higher interest rates, inflation and supply chain disruptions, has made just living an ordinary life more expensive. What used to cost $100 in 2019, now costs nearly $116. While most of us understand inflation will take a bite out of our purchasing, the last 5 years has seen […]

US stock quick picks – Nov 18

Notables Notable Earnings Today: Symbotic (Nasdaq: SYM), BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR), Brady (NYSE: BRC), Trip.com Group (Nasdaq: TCOM), Twist Bioscience (Nasdaq: TWST), AECOM (NYSE: ACM), Bit Digital (Nasdaq: BTBT), Bitdeer Technologies (Nasdaq: BTDR), Cellectar Biosciences (Nasdaq: CLRB), EHang Holdings (Nasdaq: EH), i3 Verticals (Nasdaq: IIIV), Mondee Holdings (Nasdaq: MOND), Tuya (NYSE: TUYA), Zenvia (Nasdaq: ZENV). Notable […]