Complete Guide To Understanding CareShield Life
Since 1 October 2020, all Singaporeans who turn 30 are automatically enrolled into CareShield Life – our national long-term care insurance scheme, administered by the Government. In effect, CareShield Life replaced the ElderShield scheme. When CareShield Life was initially introduced, those who were between 30 and 40 years old (born between 1980 to 1990) were […]
Guide To Johor Premium Outlets: Brands To Shop, And How Much Can You Save
Source: Johor Premium Outlets Due to a short distance and favourable exchange rate, some residents in Singapore would often cross the border to Johor to shop around for groceries or other items. One of the popular destinations to shop in Johor is the Johor Premium Outlets (JPO), an outlet mall that offers an eclectic mix […]
Last Call: 5 Generous and/or Rare Card Promos Ending
We are now 16% done with the year, and with February 2025 ending, some deals…
Why I Think Investing in ETFs Through a Regular Savings Plan (RSP) Is One of the Best Ways to Start Your Investment Journey
This article is sponsored by Nikko Asset Management. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research, is purely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as financial advice. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any transactions and readers are […]
What is Singapore’s Average Household Income And Why It Is Different From The Salaries We Earn?
Compared to countries in the region and even developed cities globally, Singapore is typically seen as a rich and expensive country. In fact, many internationally-recognised reports frequently place Singapore among the most expensive cities in the world. As a result, our GDP per capita – defined as the gross domestic output per person – tends to be high too. In 2024, […]
Complete Guide To Childcare Operator Fees In Singapore
In his Budget 2025 speech, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong announced that monthly childcare operator fees would be capped once again, for the second consecutive year. Childcare operator fees for full-day childcare will soon be capped at $610 for Anchor Operator preschools and $650 for Partner Operator preschools (excluding GST). This is […]
Big Nerf: Instarem Amaze to Charge 1% Fee on Local Transactions, Removes Cashback From 10th March 2025
Starting 10th March 2025, there will be significant changes to Instarem amaze and the news…
4 Ways Singapore Investors Can Invest In Gold
This article is written in collaboration with the State Street Global Advisors. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research, and is purely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as financial advice. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any […]
No Buy 2025: What Is This Budgeting Concept – And How To Cut Expenses Without Making Yourself Miserable
In a world flooded with advertising, credit cards and online shopping, impulse shopping has taken over. But, there is a small but growing ‘No Buy 2025’ movement, encouraging people to rethink their spending habits and practise delayed gratification. The goal is simple: commit to a year without buying anything that isn’t absolutely essential. In reality, […]
Tips and Tricks: Maximising 10 Miles Per Dollar or 18% Rebates With DBS yuu
DBS yuu card is a difficult card to ignore, and for good reason too, thanks…
