# MoneySmart Singapore

> MoneySmart.sg is Singapore's premier personal finance comparison platform, helping users compare and apply for credit cards, loans, insurance, and investment products from over 70 financial institutions. It provides tools like calculators, guides, and promotions to make informed financial decisions.

Key features:
- Free comparisons across categories like credit cards, personal/home loans, travel/car insurance.
- Exclusive deals, rewards via SmartPoints, and educational content on Singapore's financial landscape.
- No bias; recommendations based on user needs, eligibility, and market rates as of 2025.

## Credit Cards

- [Credit Cards Comparison](https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards): Tool to compare all Singapore credit cards by rewards, fees, and perks.
- [Cashback Cards](https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/cash-back): Best options for everyday spending rebates.
: Focuses on high cashback rates for groceries, fuel, and bills.
- [Rewards Cards](https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/rewards): Cards offering points, miles, or vouchers.
: Ideal for frequent shoppers or travelers.
- [Travel Cards](https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/travel): Cards with lounge access, forex perks, and insurance.
: Includes miles-earning and overseas spending benefits.
- [Dining Cards](https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/dining): High rebates at restaurants and F&B outlets.
: Up to 10% cashback on meals.

## Personal Loans

- [Personal Loans Comparison](https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan): Compare unsecured loans from banks like SCB, GXS, Trust Bank.
: Rates from 1.56% p.a., quick approvals.
- [Considerations for Personal Loans](https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan/things-to-consider-personal-loan-ms): Guide on eligibility, fees, and repayment.
: Covers 10 key questions before applying.
- [Ways to Use Personal Loans](https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan/ways-to-use-personal-loan-ms): Applications like debt consolidation, renovations, medical.
: Pros/cons for each use case.
- [Common Mistakes](https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan/common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-taking-personal-loans-ms): Avoid pitfalls like high fees or overborrowing.
: Tips for better terms.

## Home Loans

- [Home Loans](https://www.moneysmart.sg/home-loan): Compare HDB/private property mortgages.
: Fixed/variable rates, refinancing options.
- [Mortgage Calculator](https://www.moneysmart.sg/home-loan/mortgage-calculator): Compute repayments, affordability for HDB flats.
: Factors in interest, tenure, CPF usage.
- [Managing Rising Rates](https://www.moneysmart.sg/home-loan/tips-to-manage-rising-home-loans-interest-rates-ms): Strategies like repricing, partial repayments.
: Advice for 2025 rate environment.

## Insurance

- [Travel Insurance](https://www.moneysmart.sg/travel-insurance): Compare policies for trips, with COVID coverage.
: Up to 62% off via promotions.
- [Mortgage Insurance](https://www.moneysmart.sg/term-life/mortgage-insurance-hps-mrta-ms): HPS, MRTA, level term for home loans.
: Protects against default on mortgages.

## Investments

- [Investment Strategies](https://www.moneysmart.sg/investments/understanding-5-key-types-of-investment-strategies-ms): Overview of stocks, bonds, ETFs, alternatives.
: Tailored to risk, goals, retirement.

## Optional

- [All Loans Overview](https://www.moneysmart.sg/loans): Includes car, renovation, education loans.
: Broad comparison beyond personal/home.
- [Inflation Impact on Loans](https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan/how-inflation-can-benefit-borrowers-ms): How rising inflation affects borrowing costs.
: Pegged to US Fed rates; benefits for fixed-rate loans.
- [Unsecured vs Personal Loans](https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan/unsecured-loan-ms): Differences, best options in Singapore.
: Flexible terms, competitive rates.