Where to park your savings in 2023?
Ever since the Fed started to raise interest rates, many of us have been shuffling our cash between various options – including fixed deposits, treasury bills and short-term endowment plans…
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Are you sure you can afford critical illness?
Over the past few months, the government’s policy changes to healthcare and hospitalisation have shown that we can no longer rely on our Integrated Shield Plan alone to cover us…
Common Insurance Mistakes That Most Singaporeans Make
How many of these are you guilty of? The first mistake is often observed among young working adults and singles, as most of us tend to think we are invincible…
How to earn miles on your income taxes
Don’t make the mistake of paying for your income taxes via GIRO, because that earns you absolutely NOTHING on your payments. Here’s what I’ve been using to earn miles on…
Are Modern ILPs Worth Your Time?
Traditional ILPs were used to be popular in an era where consumers flocked to hybrid policies that provided both insurance protection and investment returns. However, the cost also meant that…
Are regular health screenings really necessary?
If we’re feeling all fine and dandy, is there still a need to spend on regular health screenings to check for any underlying conditions? With the wide range of screening…
Do critical illness plans with multiple payouts always have to be expensive?
90% of critical illness claims in Singapore are due to cancer, stroke and heart attacks. One potential concern when you are considering a CI plan with multiple payouts could be the higher premium cost as compared to standalone plans. However, there are digital insurers that offer such plans and often priced at more affordable levels.
Are you prepared for dengue fever?
In case you missed the news, Singapore has been declared to be in an “emergency phase” due to the steep rise in the number of cases for dengue fever. In…
Inflation is bad news for savers. Here’s what you can do instead
If you’ve just received your annual bonus or have savings that you won’t be using in the near term, leaving it in your bank might not be such a good idea anymore, especially as inflation continues to creep upwards. Here are some alternatives you can consider instead.
A Better Way To Manage Your Family Finances – Autumn App Review
Taking care of your finances – and that of your family’s – should be simple. However, having to track everything across multiple Excel sheets and apps doesn’t make it any easier, especially when you’re trying to keep your eye on the big picture. And if you’re both a mother AND the designated CFO in your household…it can be almost impossible to keep up. With the Autumn app, there may be hope on the horizon.