Shorter Leases For HDB Flats: How Much Cheaper Could Your Property Be?
Over the past few decades, property prices in Singapore, including those of HDB flats, have risen significantly. This has prompted the government to introduce a series of property cooling measures—by our count, at least 15 since 2009, averaging about one per year. While these measures help to manage demand, the reality is that in a […]
5 Things To Know About Sim Leisure Group (SGX: URR) – The Franchisee Of KidZania In Singapore And Malaysia, And Other Theme Parks
Sim Leisure Group (SGX: URR) specialises in developing, operating, and managing themed attractions, both as an IP owner and under franchise agreements. Its main revenue segments include 1) Theme Park Operations; and 2) Design and Theming Construction. Under its Theme Park Operations business, Sim Leisure Group operates various theme parks, including the ESCAPE Parks and ESCAPE Challenge brands […]
Guide To Understanding How SORA-Pegged Home Mortgage Loans Work
On 30 August 2019, the Association of Banks in Singapore and the Singapore Foreign Exchange Market Committee (ABS-SFEMC) recommended Singapore Overnight Rate Average as the most suitable and robust benchmark to replace the SGD Swap Offer Rate (SOR) for SGD interest rate derivatives, given the likely discontinuation of LIBOR after the end of 2021. Previously, […]
Why Having Multiple Savings Accounts Is Important To Succeed In Your Financial Goals
Opening a savings account for the first time is a significant milestone. It gives us control over our finances, allowing us to receive income, like our salary, and make payments for monthly expenses. Traditionally, the three local banks in Singapore have dominated the savings account landscape, with most customers having just one or two accounts […]
Why Comparing Your Salary To The Average Salary In Singapore Is Similar To Parents Comparing Their Children’s Grades
Looking at our education journey in Singapore, many of us would have grown up with parents or relatives invariably comparing academic performance and exam results. We may have been compared to siblings, cousins, classmates or even the neighbour’s kids. At its heart, the comparison was very likely not meant to put us down, but quite the […]
Tiger Vault: 6 Things You Need To Know About This Latest Cash Management Account When Investing Through Tiger Brokers
This article was written in collaboration with Tiger Brokers (Singapore). 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 editorial […]
DPO Appointment by 30 September 2024: A Deadline Your Company Can’t Ignore
This article was contributed to us by Melvin Yuan, Founder & CEO of Stellar If you’re running a business in Singapore, you’ve likely heard the clock ticking on a key compliance deadline. By 30th September 2024, every company, big or small, must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). […]
5 Factors Singapore Investors Should Consider Before Investing In U.S. Treasuries
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10 International Rankings That Singaporeans Enjoy
Some may attribute it to our “kaisu-ness” (fear of losing out), while others see it as our competitive spirit. Regardless, Singaporean’s commitment to excellence and quality of work has enabled us to establish the Singapore standard that is internationally recognised across various fields. It has also helped the Lion City to become recognised as “A City of […]
4 Ways Singaporeans Might Be Affected By US Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Cut
Last week, during its September 2024 meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve made its first interest rate cut in four years, reducing the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75% to 5.0%. This move marks a significant shift in monetary policy after years of rate hikes designed to control inflation. By […]
