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- MoneySmart•8 days ago
The Best Credit Cards for Dining in Singapore 2018
Unlike some credit card comparison websites, I’m not going to start this article with platitudes about how eating is a popular activity among Singaporeans, or how dining out is a pleasant way to obtain essential vitamins and minerals.
MoneySmart•8 days agoDempsey Hill Restaurants Price Guide (2018) – 15 Best Restaurants for Every Budget
Another mind-blowing aspect is the exorbitant cost of dining at a typical Dempsey Hill restaurant. Read on to find out how much you should budget for a meal at the 15 best Dempsey Hill restaurants, and what promotions you can take advantage of. Here’s a list of the top restaurants on Dempsey Hill and
- MoneySmart•11 days ago
Best Credit Cards to Use at NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage, Giant & Redmart (2018)
In between comparing the prices of the various instant noodle brands at NTUC FairPrice and marvelling at how much cheaper alcohol is at Sheng Siong than in bars, why not save even more money by using a cashback credit card that’s optimised for your grocery shopping? Because banks work with different
- MoneySmart•19 days ago
Annual Travel Insurance (2018) – 5 Best Annual Travel Insurance Plans for Singaporeans
Not only will buying annual travel insurance save you money if you travel at least 7 or 8 times a year – fewer if you count Europe or the US among your destinations – it’ll also save you the mad scramble of buying insurance online just moments before your plane takes off. “But I’m so busy travelling
- MoneySmart•last month
7 Ways to Score Cheap Furniture & Decorate Your Home on a Budget in Singapore
Singaporeans take decorating their love nests very seriously. The average amount Singaporeans spend on renovations is reportedly a whopping $50,000 to $60,000, which in some countries could buy you an entire home. Before you hot-foot it to Ikea, here are 7 ways to score cheap furniture in Singapore
- MoneySmart•last month
OCBC 365 Credit Card – MoneySmart Review 2018
The OCBC 365 Credit Card is really boring, which is precisely why it is such a great all-round cashback credit card for anyone and everyone who spends on “the usual stuff”. Read on to find out more about the OCBC 365 Credit Card.
- MoneySmart•2 months ago
The Best Credit Cards in Singapore for Airport Lounge Access (2018)
Not to fret, there’s still a way to experience a life of luxury before the flight – airport lounges. Almost every bank in Singapore offers at least one credit card with airport lounge access perks, so you can kick back, relax and rest up for your epic holiday. All you need is the right credit card
- MoneySmart•2 months ago
Wedding Invitations in Singapore – 3 Money-Saving Hacks for Wedding Cards
Just when you’re eating cai png for the 5th day straight and think you couldn’t possibly spend any more money on your upcoming wedding… you suddenly remember that you still haven’t sorted out your wedding invitations. Here’s the lowdown on how wedding invitations are priced in Singapore and 3 ways you
- MoneySmart•2 months ago
Guardian vs Watsons vs Unity Pharmacy Singapore Showdown – which is cheapest?
Hands up if it doesn’t matter to you which pharmacy in Singapore you buy your toiletries and personal care items from! (looks at a sea of hands) Yup, I bet you always just picked the Guardian, Watsons or Unity Pharmacy that’s closest to you, right? Everyone knows that Cold Storage is more expensive
- MoneySmart•2 months ago
The Best Student Credit Cards in Singapore 2018
If you’re a student, you’re probably feeling broke all the time, but even without a regular income you can still get a credit card. Unlike regular credit cards, student credit cards have no minimum income ...
- U.S.News & World Report•22 hours ago
11 Secrets of Supermarket Savers
Utilize a cash back credit card. Many credit cards offer cash back rewards when you spend money on groceries. Generally, you can receive 1 to 3 percent cash back on a rewards credit card, though some cards offer more.
- U.S.News & World Report•22 hours ago
11 Secrets of Supermarket Savers
Utilize a cash back credit card. Many credit cards offer cash back rewards when you spend money on groceries. Generally, you can receive 1 to 3 percent cash back on a rewards credit card, though some cards offer more.
- U.S.News & World Report•22 hours ago
Tax-Savvy Ways to Manage an Inheritance
When it comes to inheritance, it's typically more gratifying to think about how to spend the newfound money than what the tax consequences might be. Inheriting IRAs or 401(k)s. If a deceased relative, spouse or friend passes along an individual retirement account or employer retirement savings account
- U.S.News & World Report•22 hours ago
Tax-Savvy Ways to Manage an Inheritance
When it comes to inheritance, it's typically more gratifying to think about how to spend the newfound money than what the tax consequences might be. Here's what to know about tax-savvy ways to manage inherited wealth. Inheriting IRAs or 401(k)s. If a deceased relative, spouse or friend passes
- U.S.News & World Report•yesterday
Steps to Take When You Find Out You Have Bad Credit
Many people don't realize they have bad credit until they get turned down for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. If you've had a similar rude awakening, your next step ought to be to investigate why your credit score is low. Repairing bad credit isn't a quick or easy process -- subpar
- U.S.News & World Report•yesterday
Steps to Take When You Find Out You Have Bad Credit
Many people don't realize they have bad credit until they get turned down for a mortgage, car loan or credit card. If you've had a similar rude awakening, your next step ought to be to investigate why your credit score is low. Repairing bad credit isn't a quick or easy process -- subpar
- U.S.News & World Report•yesterday
From Injury to Opioid: the Unintended Side Effect of Youth Sports Participation
Just a decade ago, it seemed that the "biggest deal" in youth sports drug-abuse news was high school athletes' use of performance-enhancing drugs, or PEDs for short. Article after article described the win-at-all-costs pressure experienced by young athletes who took PEDs because they thought
- U.S.News & World Report•2 days ago
What to Do After Being Denied for a Credit Card
"If you are declined for a credit card, it is important to know that it may not be the final word," says Richard Best, owner of financial services consulting firm RT Best Consulting. If you've been denied for a credit card, it's important to know why. Once you narrow down the reason
- U.S.News & World Report•2 days ago
What to Do After Being Denied for a Credit Card
"If you are declined for a credit card, it is important to know that it may not be the final word," says Richard Best, owner of financial services consulting firm RT Best Consulting. If you've been denied for a credit card, it's important to know why. Once you narrow down the reason
- U.S.News & World Report•3 days ago
How to Pick Your Second Credit Card
Your first credit card may have been your first experience with credit, so you may not have an amazing interest rate or best-in-class rewards. If you've been able to build or improve your credit score since then, you may now qualify for better terms and perks. Here's what you should consider
- U.S.News & World Report•3 days ago
How to Pick Your Second Credit Card
Your first credit card may have been your first experience with credit, so you may not have an amazing interest rate or best-in-class rewards. If you've been able to build or improve your credit score since then, you may now qualify for better terms and perks. Here's what you should consider
- U.S.News & World Report•4 days ago
4 Ways Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts Differ From 529 Plans
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, known as ESAs, are tax-advantaged accounts designed to help families save for elementary, secondary and college expenses. In many ways, these accounts operate similarly to 529 savings plans. A 529 plan, named for the section of the Internal Revenue Code that created
- U.S.News & World Report•4 days ago
4 Ways Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts Differ From 529 Plans
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, known as ESAs, are tax-advantaged accounts designed to help families save for elementary, secondary and college expenses. In many ways, these accounts operate similarly to 529 savings plans. A 529 plan, named for the section of the Internal Revenue Code that created
- U.S.News & World Report•4 days ago
When Should I Get a Credit Card Instead of a Loan?
Automatically reaching for a credit card might not be the best money move. Nonrevolving debt, which includes personal loans, increased at a higher rate than revolving debt, which includes credit cards.
- U.S.News & World Report•4 days ago
When Should I Get a Credit Card Instead of a Loan?
Automatically reaching for a credit card might not be the best money move. Nonrevolving debt, which includes personal loans, increased at a higher rate than revolving debt, which includes credit cards.