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Travel Insurance Singapore Guide (2024): Must-Knows for Choosing the Best Travel Insurance
Travelling is a favourite Singaporean pastime. A national sport, if you will. But while we all love travel and wanderlust, most of us don’t give much thought to buying travel insurance.... The post Travel Insurance Singapore Guide (2024): Must-Knows for Choosing the Best Travel Insurance appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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How to Cancel Credit Cards Without Hurting Credit Scores
Perhaps that enticing welcome gift promotion from a major bank doesn’t excite you anymore, and your annual fee waiver negotiation rituals won’t budge. Maybe those discretionary purchases spiked up because... The post How to Cancel Credit Cards Without Hurting Credit Scores appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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8 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (May 2024)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you... The post 8 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (May 2024) appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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15 Best Mother’s Day 2024 Dining Deals in Singapore: Mums Dine Free, Credit Card Promos, And More
Many of my core memories with my mother take place over good food. They say mum’s cooking is the best cooking, but for my mother, no cooking is the best... The post 15 Best Mother’s Day 2024 Dining Deals in Singapore: Mums Dine Free, Credit Card Promos, And More appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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R.I.P. GrabPay Card (2019 – 2024): Here Are 2 Numberless Card Alternatives
We’re about to pronounce a time of death on Asia’s first numberless physical card—the GrabPay Card. It will officially be discontinued on 1 June 2024. A numberless card functions just... The post R.I.P. GrabPay Card (2019 – 2024): Here Are 2 Numberless Card Alternatives appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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Baby Bonus Scheme in Singapore—How Much Can Parents Get?
Children are expensive little critters. Once they acquire the ability to speak, they start demanding that you buy them Nintendo Switches and iPhones. As a parent, you need all the... The post Baby Bonus Scheme in Singapore—How Much Can Parents Get? appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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What Is The Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) 99-1 Loophole in Singapore and Is It Illegal?
The mark of a true blue Singaporean isn’t how well he/she can follow the law, it’s about getting around it without breaking it. But all that becomes tricky when we’re... The post What Is The Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) 99-1 Loophole in Singapore and Is It Illegal? appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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Top 44 Free Things To Do in Singapore (May 2024): i Light Singapore, vOilah! France Singapore Festival, Pets’ Day Out, And More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This May, there’s no way you’ll miss out on the festivities with the slew of markets, events, and activities... The post Top 44 Free Things To Do in Singapore (May 2024): i Light Singapore, vOilah! France Singapore Festival, Pets’ Day Out, And More appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD): What Is ABSD In Singapore? What Are The Rates? (2024)
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) just clawed back S$60 million from private property buyers. The reason? Tax avoidance. Some 166 property buyers made use of the 99-1 loophole to reduce the Additional... The post Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD): What Is ABSD In Singapore? What Are The Rates? (2024) appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
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Can You Really Save for Retirement, Housing, and Your Kids’ Education Through Passive Investing?
Most of us wish we had the time to study the economy, actively invest, and grow our savings. But let’s face it—by the time we drag ourselves home after a... The post Can You Really Save for Retirement, Housing, and Your Kids’ Education Through Passive Investing? appeared first on MoneySmart Blog.
