Does Being In An Opposition GRC Affect HDB Resale Prices in Sengkang GRC?
The electoral boundaries have been redrawn, and the news consistently reminds us that the general elections are imminent. 5 years ago, in the 2020 Singapore general election, the ruling People’s Action Party won 83 seats in Parliament, while the Workers’ Party won the remaining 10 seats. These 10 seats were from retaining the 5-seat Aljunied […]
Cost Of Living In Johor: Why It Only Makes Sense If You Are Working In Singapore
Situated a short distance away, many Malaysians have crossed the border to work in Singapore for the favourable currency exchange rate, high salaries and career progression. To cope with living costs, some Malaysians continue to reside in Johor as they commute back and forth between Johor and Singapore every day for work. This has allowed them […]
Complete Guide To Trust Bank’s Products And Services
Trust Bank, one of the handful of digital banks in Singapore, recently celebrated reaching a milestone 1 million customers – making it the fourth largest retail bank by customers here. Launched as a 60:40 joint venture between Standard Chartered and NTUC’s FairPrice Group in September 2022, Trust Bank offers a savings account, credit cards, personal […]
Enough Of Legoland? 5 Other Theme Parks In Malaysia For Under S$1,000 Per Family
Source: Sunway Lagoon With school holidays just around the corner, many of us may be scrambling to plan for a family getaway. A short distance away, some may even consider traveling across the border to Johor, Malaysia for a holiday, taking advantage of the favourable currency exchange. Situated in Johor, Legoland Malaysia has been a popular option […]
How Much Do Investment Managers Earn In Singapore?
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Annual Value (AV) Of Your Residential Property: Here’s How Its Calculated And Why It Matters
In Singapore, there are generally two metrics that the government uses to assess how well-off you are: your income and the Annual Value (AV) of your home. These two metrics are key criteria when deciding if (and how much) you will receive from schemes like GST vouchers and other social support schemes. Your property’s Annual […]
How Closely Do The GE2025 Electoral Boundaries Mirror Singapore’s Postal District Map
Election fever is clearly on upon us. By now, many of us would read about the redrawn electoral division boundaries, released by the Elections Department Singapore (ELD) on 11 March 2025. We were equally drawn in by the updates, and one of our immediate thoughts was far from politics – properties. To be more exact, […]
Why It Makes Financial Sense To Separate Your Savings Account From Your Salary Crediting Account
This article is written in collaboration with Singapura Finance. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our research, and is purely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as financial advice. DollarsAndSense.sg is not liable for any financial losses that may arise from any transactions and readers […]
5 Things To Know About OKP Holdings (SGX: 5CF), Building The Future With Airport Projects, Roads & Bridges, and Oil & Gas Infrastructure
OKP Holdings (SGX: 5CF) is a leading construction firm for Singapore’s civil engineering projects, specialising in airport runways and taxiways, roads and bridges, airport and oil & gas infrastructure, and petrochemical and oil storage terminals. The Group can trace its roots back to 1966, when Founder and Chairman, Or Kim Peow, started out as a […]
Singapore Online Stock Brokerage Account Fees Comparison (2025 Edition)
We need a stock brokerage account to start investing in stocks, ETFs, REITs and even options . This enables us to buy listed securities, not just on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) but other global stock exchanges – mainly, the US and Hong Kong stock markets. As there are many stock brokerages we can use, one of […]
