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Review: Why are most people choosing OCBC Money Lock over DBS digiVault and UOB LockAway?

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Now that you can now “lock” your money stored in your bank and prevent it from being transferred out by scammers who illegitimately gain access to your account or banking credentials, should you? Even if it means giving up higher interest in return?

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How legit is Chocolate Finance’s 4.5% return?

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At 4.5% p.a. guaranteed* return on your deposits, how legit is Chocolate Finance and how are they able to promise such a high yield when the banks can’t? Singaporeans rushed…

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Where to park your savings in 2023?

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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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Inflation is bad news for savers. Here’s what you can do instead

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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.

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This App Helps You Automatically Save Your Spare Change and Invest into Gold

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With Hugo, you can buy, sell or save your money in gold in any amount that you want, from as little as S$0.01.

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Teach Your Kids Good Financial Habits While Giving Pocket Money

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With the rise in digital payments and online shopping, parents need to find new ways to educate their children about money – and at an earlier age, too. But how…

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The Importance of Wealthcare – Spend Less, Save More and Grow Your Wealth

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There’s no one else who cares more about your wealth than you. And in today’s climate where the cost of living is rising faster than (most of) our salaries, coupled…

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High Yield Bank Accounts Have Cut Their Interest Rates – Find Out How You’re Affected

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Come May, you will soon earn less interest on your bank deposits. No, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke (although I certainly wish it was). With interest rates dropping across…

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Review: Standard Chartered Bonus$aver

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What you need to know about the account before you sign up. Get 1.8% – 2.13% p.a. realistically on the first S$100,000 only if you’re willing to put your spend…

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Review: Why are most people choosing OCBC Money Lock over DBS digiVault and UOB LockAway?

How legit is Chocolate Finance’s 4.5% return?

Where to park your savings in 2023?

Inflation is bad news for savers. Here’s what you can do instead

This App Helps You Automatically Save Your Spare Change and Invest into Gold

Teach Your Kids Good Financial Habits While Giving Pocket Money

The Importance of Wealthcare – Spend Less, Save More and Grow Your Wealth

High Yield Bank Accounts Have Cut Their Interest Rates – Find Out How You’re Affected

Review: Standard Chartered Bonus$aver

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