Revitalising the SGX: 4 Measures To Be Implemented To Help Boost Singapore’s Equities Market
Even though Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) hit an all-time high recently, crossing 4,000 mark for the first time, it’s still challenging to convince investors in the city-state to invest in companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). That’s because investing into the world’s largest companies – mainly in the US – has been so […]
Complete Guide To Cash Management Accounts In Singapore [2025 Edition]
Cash management accounts have become increasingly popular and widely available with numerous platforms offering them in Singapore. They allow us to earn a decent interest return on our savings, while taking on a relatively low risk. Many of us likely understand the importance of investing. However, the funds we invest are usually earmarked for long-term expenses, […]
Complete Guide To Filing Your Personal Income Tax For YA2025
This article was written in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. All views expressed are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg. It was updated on 1 Apr 2025 to reflect the YA2025 information. While the deadline for personal income tax submission in 2025 is 18 April, you can (and should) file your taxes earlier if you can. […]
Malaysians On Employment Pass: Roadmap To Financial Decisions You Have To Make
There are 202,100 workers on employment pass in Singapore, according to SingStat data. Singapore is a global hub that attracts foreign talents from countries around the world including Malaysia. As a Malaysian working in Singapore, you will probably need to make certain arrangements and decisions relating to your finances and other aspects of your life. Here’s […]
HSBC EGA Savings Promo: Get up to 3.85% p.a. For April to June 2025
It’s April 2025 and HSBC has announced its monthly EGA promo applicable for the months…
Why Guaranteed Returns On Your Investments Isn’t Always Guaranteed
Driven by higher interest rates in recent years, many more investments have promised to pay an attractive guaranteed return. There’s a certain comfort in knowing that you will earn guaranteed returns on your investments. You can avoid losing any money, and you can start planning how to use your principal investment and returns you will […]
How Realistic Is FIRE For the Average Singaporean?
A few years ago, at the height of the pandemic, the FIRE movement—short for Financial Independence, Retire Early—captured global attention. With nowhere to go and more time to reflect, many people began rethinking their financial futures. Some started investing and, riding a booming stock market, watched their portfolios grow rapidly. Others, especially in the U.S., […]
Extended: Few More Days For Hot March Deals
March is ending but a few deals will survive this month, at least for a…
Nerfed: UOB One Interest Dropping to Maximum of 3.30% p.a. From 1st May 2025
Following OCBC’s rate drop last week, UOB One has announced a cut to UOB One’s…
