Hurray! After more than two years of closed borders, the world is slowly opening up and travel between countries has resumed. Are you planning that long-awaited getaway with your loved ones? Or simply a solo trip to cure that #wanderlust itch? Be warned! Travelling in the post-covid era has evolved. …

Robo advisors have become an increasingly popular investment option in recent years. Their ease of accessibility, the ability for people to start investing using small amounts, and the hands-off approach that they promise, are all factors that have led to investors of all stripes giving them a try. Launched in…

Gerald Ong is no longer just a badminton star. Today, he is a full-time entrepreneur and content creator. On his YouTube channel, he talks about topics like personal finance, entrepreneurship, and building wealth by living minimally. Former badminton star Before he started dishing out finance tips, Gerald was a top athlete in Singapore. …

Thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, Build-to-Order (BTO) flats have been delayed. This means the average waiting time of 3 to 5 years has been increased to as long as 7 years. With many opting for resale flats instead, it’s no surprise that HDB resale prices have since surged 12.5% …

Having a Central Provident Fund (CPF) account is practically synonymous with being a Singaporean. After all, the account is opened from birth, with S$4,000 deposited in each newborn’s MediSave Account (MA). When you start work, part of your salary is paid out in terms of your Ordinary Account (OA), Special…

The “Ikigai” and “Barista FIRE” ways Ten years ago, Chris Chong thought that retiring by 50 was the goal. Then he realised he could achieve that dream way earlier — by age 35. So what is his secret? First is the Japanese concept of ‘’, said Chris, who publishes videos about personal finance on YouTube and…

Part of adulting means getting into financial planning. It may be one of adulthood’s necessary evils, but it doesn’t have to be painful at all. If you’re beginning your journey with financial literacy, here are some basic concepts to get you started: Know what you have One of the first things to understand is…

In this digital age, Internet scams are constantly evolving. In fact, Today Online revealed that there was a 24 percent increase in the number of crimes in Singapore last year due to a surge in scam cases — the highest number of cases since 2011. In 2021, scam cases increased…

In 2021, people in Singapore made a record S$4 billion in top-ups to their Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts. Clearly, many see the benefits in supplementing the basic contributions. Here are five reasons why you should top up your CPF. What are CPF top-ups?