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Savers Can Check Out this 1.2% p.a. Plan for 2 Years (Guaranteed Returns, Single Premium)

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For savers with at least S$10,000 looking for an option that will give you at least 1.2% p.a. guaranteed returns for the next few years, which will serve you better – your bank account, fixed deposits, SSB, or short-term endowment plans?

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How CPF Can Help Your House (And Vice Versa)

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Some of you might recall my controversial post several years ago when I mentioned I didn’t have any intention of using my CPF to pay for housing, and prefer to…

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How to Spot a Scam So You Don’t Become the Next Victim

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In December, Singaporeans lost over S$8.5 million to scammers. Of this sum, about S$2.7 million was lost to phishing scams masquerading as OCBC over the Christmas weekend alone. Some scammers…

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2021 Financial Review – Income Growth But a Reduced Investment Performance

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As the year comes to an end, I typically do an annual review of my finances to check how my progress has been, and where we currently stand. I examine…

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Why DBS Multiplier Might Be The Best Account For Families

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Despite the competition, DBS Multiplier remains as a must-have savings account.

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Have your accounts all over the place? OCBC Financial OneView can help

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OCBC’s Your Financial OneView has a nifty personalised insights feature that could help you identify your blind spots when it comes to your finances.

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Which is the BEST Child Development Account (CDA) to Open? (2021 Update)

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It has been 3 years since my last article on Baby Bonus benefits and a comparison of which Child Development Account (CDA) was best to go with. Now that I’m pregnant…

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What Singaporeans Did with Their CPF in 2020

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In recent years, more Singaporeans have been making voluntary top-ups to their CPF and housing refunds. What could be behind these trends?

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The Problem with Buy Now, Pay Later

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After my recent review on Grab’s newest PayLater service, I decided to delve in deeper into the wider Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) scene and check out what their competitors are offering. This…

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Should You Use BNPL When You Shop? A Guide By Grab

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Buy Now, Pay Later. Are BNPL services worth using, and what are the possible repercussions? Learn how to use it right in order to maximize your cashflow, and what to…

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Savers Can Check Out this 1.2% p.a. Plan for 2 Years (Guaranteed Returns, Single Premium)

How CPF Can Help Your House (And Vice Versa)

How to Spot a Scam So You Don’t Become the Next Victim

2021 Financial Review – Income Growth But a Reduced Investment Performance

Why DBS Multiplier Might Be The Best Account For Families

Have your accounts all over the place? OCBC Financial OneView can help

Which is the BEST Child Development Account (CDA) to Open? (2021 Update)

What Singaporeans Did with Their CPF in 2020

The Problem with Buy Now, Pay Later

Should You Use BNPL When You Shop? A Guide By Grab

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