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Singapore’s 2025 flat supply gets a 19,600 boost in BTO flats, Standard Chartered nerfs their flagship savings account (again!), and an iconic hotel opens a luxurious all-villa resort in Sentosa....

Issue #8: What’s Happening This Week?—Singapore to Launch 19,600 BTO Flats in 2025, COE Quota to Rise by 8%, And More

Singapore’s 2025 flat supply gets a 19,600 boost in BTO flats, Standard Chartered nerfs their flagship savings account (again!), and an iconic hotel opens a luxurious all-villa resort in Sentosa....
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Chinese New Year Goodies & Snacks 2025 Price Guide: Pineapple Tarts, Kueh Lapis, Love Letters & More

Chinese New Year Goodies & Snacks 2025 Price Guide: Pineapple Tarts, Kueh Lapis, Love Letters & More

Chinese New Year (CNY) is when we tell ourselves that it’s ok to eat more and indulge because those extra calories from all the massive meals are totally worth it...
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10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Jan 2025)

10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Jan 2025)

Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money...
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MoneySmart’s Latest Tech x Travel Galore Giveaway (Oct – Nov 2024)

MoneySmart’s Latest Tech x Travel Galore Giveaway (Oct – Nov 2024)

Thank you for participating in MoneySmart’s Latest Tech x Travel Galore Giveaway (Oct – Nov 2024). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name Apple iPhone 16 Pro, 128GB...
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MoneySmart x Citibank Yacht Experience Lucky Draw (Sep 2024)

MoneySmart x Citibank Yacht Experience Lucky Draw (Sep 2024)

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citibank Yacht Experience Lucky Draw (Sep 2024). Here’s the lucky winner: Prize Winner 4-Hour Yacht Experience on EagleWings III for 10pax (worth...
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MoneySmart x Citibank Marina Central Lucky Draw (1 Oct– 10 Nov)

MoneySmart x Citibank Marina Central Lucky Draw (1 Oct– 10 Nov)

Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart x Citibank Marina Central Lucky Draw (1 Oct– 10 Nov). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 2 Days 1 Night...
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Best Bak Kwa in Singapore (CNY 2025): Lim Chee Guan, Kim Hock Guan and More

Best Bak Kwa in Singapore (CNY 2025): Lim Chee Guan, Kim Hock Guan and More

The Chinese New Year (CNY) madness is upon us once again. ‘Tis the time of the year when Singaporeans—aunties and millennials alike—jostle with crowds and queue long hours for “branded”...
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Travel Insurance for Infectious Diseases: What You Need to Know (2025)

Travel Insurance for Infectious Diseases: What You Need to Know (2025)

Heads up: There’s a virus making the rounds this year—human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Before you panic, take a breath: HMPV isn’t new, it’s been circulating for years. It spreads like the...
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8 Seasonal and Annual Passes in Singapore: Are They Worth Your Money?

8 Seasonal and Annual Passes in Singapore: Are They Worth Your Money?

Let’s face it—Singapore’s attractions can quickly drain your wallet, especially if you’re not paying attention. If you’re a regular at places like iFly Singapore or Kidztopia—whether it’s for a date...
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How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation (When You Finally Get That Pay Rise)

How to Avoid Lifestyle Inflation (When You Finally Get That Pay Rise)

You got a raise—congratulations! But before you book out a celebratory HDL dinner with your friends or start looking at condo listings, let’s have a heart-to-heart about something sneaky: lifestyle...
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CNY Reunion Dinner 2025—12 Chinese Restaurant Set Meals Under $70++/pax

CNY Reunion Dinner 2025—12 Chinese Restaurant Set Meals Under $70++/pax

For some, Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner is your chance to catch up with your extended family and kick off the new year. You haven’t seen them in ages,...
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