VEP; Touch ‘n Go; Traffic Regulations: Guide To Driving Into Malaysia
With Malaysia’s recent implementation and enforcement of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) system from 1 October 2024, anyone driving a Singapore-registered vehicle must be well-prepared before crossing into Malaysia. In this guide, we walk through essential requirements, such as the VEP, Touch ‘n Go cards, traffic regulations and other things drivers need to take note […]
6 Dates That HDB BTO Flat Buyers Need To Know That Are On Their Agreement For Lease
When buying a home, you need to keep track of dates very closely. For example, for those who want to apply for a BTO flat during the October 2024 BTO sales launch, you should note that it is open between 16 October to 23 October, 11.59 p.m. Even before applying for a flat at the […]
10 Facts You May Not Know About MediShield Life
MediShield Life is a health insurance scheme that provides all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with universal and lifelong basic protection against large healthcare bills. This ensures that healthcare remains affordable for Singaporeans. For those of us who require healthcare, both the affordability as well as the quality of healthcare we receive are important. Here […]
Using Your Credit Card On Foreign Currency Spends: Should You Pay in Singapore Dollars or Foreign Currencies?
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US stock quick picks – Oct 24
Notables Notable Earnings Today: American Airlines (Nasdaq: AAL), United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), Deckers Outdoor (NYSE: DECK), Southwest Air (NYSE: LUV), Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC), NASDAQ (Nasdaq: NDAQ), Skechers USA (NYSE: SKX), Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM), Capital One (NYSE: COF), Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), Hasbro (Nasdaq: HAS), Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON), Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR), Boyd Gaming (NYSE: […]
4 Changes To The BTO Framework From October 2024 BTO Launch
The October 2024 Build-To-Order (BTO) launch will feature a record-breaking 8,573 flats spread across 15 projects in nine different housing estates. This launch marks the beginning of several significant changes to the BTO framework. Here are the key changes for prospective home buyers applying for a flat. #1 Introduction Of Plus Flats Before the October […]
4 SGX-Listed Companies That Could Benefit From China’s Stimulus Package
The winds of change may be sweeping across China’s economic landscape. On September 24, 2024, the Chinese government introduced its most significant stimulus package since the 2020 pandemic. This bold strategy aims to rekindle economic growth, which has been sluggish in recent years due to a cooling property market and ongoing COVID-19 disruptions. The stimulus […]
Guide To Investing Your SRS Monies Via Robo Advisor
The Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) is a voluntary scheme introduced by the Singapore government to encourage individuals to save for retirement. It offers attractive tax reliefs, making it an appealing option for people to save on taxes as well. Instead of leaving your SRS funds idle (which earn a nominal interest rate of 0.05% p.a.), […]
Cost Of Owning A Car In Singapore Over 10 Years
There are many ways to calculate the cost of owning a car in Singapore. Some people look at the sales price of the car, while others may calculate how much it costs them monthly. In Singapore, one way to find out the cost of owning a car is to calculate how much you are likely […]
Beginners’ Guide To Best Fixed Deposits In Singapore
Putting your money in a fixed deposit is one way to earn guaranteed returns that are usually higher than normal savings accounts, while ensuring that your capital is guaranteed as well. In Singapore, fixed deposits are as good as risk-free. The Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC) insures up to $100,000 per person per bank in Singapore dollar deposits placed in fixed […]
