Complete NSF Allowance Guide: How Much Can You Earn As A Full-Time National Serviceman?
Full-time National Service (NS) is a rite of passage for all able-bodied Singaporean men to go through upon turning the age of 18, unless exempted. For Singaporean males doing their national service, these two precious years are an opportunity to build themselves up physically and mentally, as well as forge networks and friendships with people […]
Looking To Transfer Money Overseas From Singapore? Here’s 5 Things You Need To Know
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HDB Price Guide: 5 Cheapest HDB Estates For 2025
While condominium launch prices are the talk of the town, HDB resale flat prices are also still on the rise. Even if we look past the headlines telling us that over 1,000 flats sold in 2024 exceeded $1 million, the HDB’s Resale Price Index can help us visualise the upward tick in HDB resale flat prices. Source: HDB We […]
Deposit Insurance In Singapore – 6 Little Known Facts About SDIC
Since 1 April 2024, the insurance coverage on Singapore-dollar bank deposits increased to $100,000 per depositor – from $75,000 since April 2019 and $50,000 before that. This ensured that 91% of depositors were fully covered under the Deposit Insurance (DI) Scheme that is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). The main objective of […]
Singapore Online Stock Brokerage Account Fees Comparison (2025 Edition)
We need a stock brokerage account to start investing in stocks, ETFs, REITs and even options . This enables us to buy listed securities, not just on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) but other global stock exchanges – mainly, the US and Hong Kong stock markets. As there are many stock brokerages we can use, one of […]
Chocolate Finance: S$1,000 Transaction Limit on Card, Withdrawals Starting to Reach Customers
Update: the transaction limit has been updated to S$1,000 as of 10.23AM, 14th March 2025…
Singapore Airlines Spontaneous Escapes For April 2025 – Upsized 40% This Month
Developing story, check back for updates Pre-announced earlier this month, Singapore Airlines teased a “Spontaneous…
Best Holiday Destinations For Singaporeans In 2025 (Based On Exchange Rate)
With overseas travel spending by Singaporeans hitting record highs in December and January according to Visa, there’s no denying that Singaporeans enjoy travelling overseas for holidays. Supported by the most powerful passport in the world, the strong Singapore dollar has added to the appeal of visiting traditionally popular travel destinations. While a stronger Singapore dollar makes overseas […]
Marrying A Malaysian Spouse: Should You Get A Malaysian PR (And What You Need To Get It)
Living in a globalised nation like Singapore, it has become more common nowadays for people to meet and marry someone from another country. More than a third of marriages each year over the past decade in Singapore had involved transnational couples, consisting of a citizen and non-citizen. Oftentimes, the foreign spouses have been residing in […]
Why It Makes Financial Sense To Separate Your Savings Account From Your Salary Crediting Account
It’s clear that Singaporeans understand the virtue of savings – with the Department of Statistics Singapore reporting a personal savings rate of 37.6% in 4Q 2024. Given the strong savings habit, there’s a good chance that many of you are already optimising your savings in a high-interest rate savings account – to earn a decent […]
