by The Kopi Notes | Jun 15, 2026 | Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance Singapore 2026: Early CI vs Multi-Pay vs Standalone — Which Plan Do You Actually Need? A plain-English comparison of every CI plan type available in Singapore — with real premium estimates, worked examples, and a decision framework. Most...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 14, 2026 | Investment Insurance
ILP vs Buy Term Invest the Rest (BTIR): Which Is Right for You? (2026 Singapore Guide) A neutral, data-driven comparison — real fees, worked SGD examples, and what r/singaporefi actually says about both approaches. Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs) and Buy Term Invest...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 14, 2026 | Digital Banks
If your Singapore business deals with international payments — paying overseas suppliers, receiving USD from American clients, or managing expenses across multiple currencies — you have probably felt the sting of traditional bank FX fees. Airwallex is a global fintech...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 14, 2026 | Travel & FX
Wise Singapore Review 2026: Fees, Limits & How It Works Everything you need to know about using Wise in Singapore — international transfers, multi-currency card, and how it stacks up against YouTrip and Revolut. Wise (formerly TransferWise) is a UK-founded money...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 14, 2026 | Integrated Shield Plans
Great Eastern Integrated Shield Plan 2026: GREAT SupremeHealth Complete Review Great Eastern’s GREAT SupremeHealth is one of Singapore’s seven approved Integrated Shield Plans (ISPs). It stacks on top of MediShield Life to give you higher hospital coverage...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 14, 2026 | S REITS
If you have been searching for a simple, diversified way to earn S-REIT dividends without picking individual stocks, the Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF (SGX: CLR) is likely already on your radar. As at March 2026, CLR offers an indicative distribution yield of approximately...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 14, 2026 | Travel & FX
YouTrip Singapore: Complete Guide 2026 (Zero FX Fees, 12 Currencies) Everything you need to know — how it works, what it costs, and whether YouTrip is right for your next trip. YouTrip is a Singapore-issued multi-currency travel card that lets you spend in 150+...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 13, 2026 | Integrated Shield Plans
Is MediShield Life Compulsory in Singapore? (2026 Guide) Your complete guide to MediShield Life — who must enrol, what it covers, and how the April 2026 rider changes affect you. Yes — MediShield Life is compulsory for all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 13, 2026 | Travel & FX
YouTrip vs Revolut Singapore (2026): Which Travel Card Wins? An honest comparison of fees, FX rates, ATM limits and features — so you can pick the right card before your next trip. YouTrip and Revolut are the two most popular travel cards for Singapore residents —...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 13, 2026 | Digital Banks
MariBank Personal Loan Singapore: Rates, Eligibility & How to Apply (2026 Guide) Table of Contents Quick Navigation What Is a MariBank Personal Loan?Interest Rates & FeesEligibility RequirementsRepayment Calculator & TablesMariBank Loan vs Other BanksHow...