Why Achieving F.I.R.E. In Singapore Is Different From The Rest Of The World
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Guide To HDB Silver Housing Bonus Scheme, And How It Can Help You (Or Your Parents) With Retirement
The Silver Housing Bonus (SHB) scheme provides elderly Singapore households with a cash bonus when they right-size to a 3-room or smaller flat, which can be bought either from HDB or the resale market. How Does The Silver Housing Bonus (SHB) Work? To qualify for SHB, each senior citizen household is required to make a top-up […]
Chocolate Finance Extends Top-Up Programme, Instant Withdrawals Still MIA, Chocolate Card Remain Delicious
In an email sent on 24th March 2025, Chocolate Finance has informed users that their…
March 2025 Hot Deals: Get Latest iPad, S$450 Cash, 100,000 Miles And More!
A dramatic month it has been, and with the drama comes dramatically better deals. Many…
Most Common Scams in Singapore In 2024 – How Singaporeans Can Protect Themselves
When something is too good to be true, be extremely wary. The sophistication, persistence and ingenuity of scam artists ensures they are a constant threat on multiple fronts, even to individuals who think they know better. Despite the numerous anti-scam methods implemented by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) over the years, the number of scams […]
Why It May Be Easier To Afford A Regular Condominium Than An EC Today
Executive Condominiums (ECs) were introduced in 1995 to “satisfy the demands of those who aspire to own private property but cannot afford to do so”, in the words of then Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong. 30 years on, there’s no denying that the scheme has been a major success. Besides just offering an opportunity to […]
I’m not withdrawing everything from OCBC 360 — here’s why
If you haven’t been caught up yet — OCBC 360 savings account is nerfed! Rates…
4 Multi Generation Family-Owned Singapore Companies That Are Listed On The SGX
Singapore is often hailed as an economic miracle of the 20th century with many businesses that emerged during its early years of independence in the 1960s and 1970s continue thriving today. Notably, several of these are family-run companies that have grown in size over the decades, expanding their interests and becoming successful listed companies in […]
BOC SmartSaver: Getting up to 4.60% p.a. With This Savings Account
With popular savings accounts cutting rates over the past year, people have started turning their…
6 Investments In Singapore That Provide Guaranteed Principal And Returns
Against the backdrop of simmering geopolitical uncertainties and increasingly volatile market, investors may prefer exposure to guaranteed investments. When investing in products that claim to pay guaranteed returns, you need to weed out the potential scams – i.e. investments that sound too good to be true. You can refer to the MAS Investor Alert List, which provides […]
