Giving Robots “Vision”: How One Singapore Company Is On A Mission To Replace Human Inspectors With Smart Robots
This article was written in collaboration with OCBC Business Banking. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any transactions and readers are encouraged to do their own due diligence. You can view our full […]
Guide To Using heymax, The App That Hopes To Give You A Free Vacation Every Year
I have not paid for my flights for a while. This situation arises from two main reasons. Firstly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I did not travel from 2020 to 2022. Secondly, as an enthusiastic collector of air miles, I continued diligently amassing miles over the past few years though there wasn’t the opportunity to […]
Step-By-Step Guide To The ‘Lock Up Savings’ For In Person Withdrawals At DBS, UOB, OCBC
With the internet becoming more pervasive, scammers are on the prowl to cheat innocent victims in all ways possible of their hard-earned savings. Banks, who are generally the custodians of our savings, have come up with a way to prevent people with ill intentions from stealing our savings out of our bank accounts. Customers of […]
Why The Glidepath Is Vital For Managing Risk In Retirement Portfolios
Investments which have higher risk also have the potential to bring higher long-term growth. While the markets may have corrections and sometimes recessions, an investor who can stay invested can wait for the right time to liquidate their investments to realise a profit. Liquidating an investment during a drawdown may mean realising losses on the […]
Championing Lifelong Learning: How Budget 2024 Supports Singaporeans To Upskill And Develop Their Full Potential
This article was written in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance (MOF). All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any transactions and readers are encouraged to do their own due diligence. You can view […]
How Much Does It Cost To Own A COE Car In Singapore Today
The latest COE results (2nd bidding, March 2024) would have been a bummer for anyone considering buying a new car. Across the board, COE prices increased, with Cat A’s at $85,489, Cat B’s at $96,001, and Cat E’s at $95,856. Clearly, there are many Singapore car buyers who are able (and willing) to cough up […]
Insights: The Chicken Rice Index
This article was contributed to us by Chua Ee Chien, and was first published on his LinkedIn. In this week’s edition of our newsletter, we’re spicing things up with a unique approach to managing and measuring personal finances using a staple that’s close to our hearts (and stomachs) in Singapore—Chicken Rice. Let’s explore how this local […]
Tax Planning Tips for Foreigners living in Singapore with U.S. Assets
This article is contributed by Jared Garfield, Associate Attorney at Hone Maxwell LLP Many foreigners choose to live and work in Singapore. According to the Ministry of Manpower, the foreign workforce in Singapore totalled more than 1.4 million people as of June 2023. Many of the foreigners living in Singapore are Americans and those who […]
Understanding Haidilao (HKEX: 6862): The World’s Biggest Hotpot Chain
China, the world’s most populous country with over 1.4 billion people and the second-largest economy, boasts a rising affluent consumer market. As the nation’s wealth grows, more people are engaging in dining and socialising activities. Alongside the popularity of well-known Western food brands such as McDonald’s and KFC, local brands have also been steadily garnering […]
Complete Guide To Start Your REITs Investing Journey In Singapore
REITs, which is short for Real Estate Investment Trusts, are a popular type of investment in Singapore. In fact, it is so popular that Singapore has grown to become the largest REIT market in Asia ex-Japan. With a market capitalisation of nearly $100 billion, there are over 40 REITs and property trusts listed on SGX today. While […]