by The Kopi Notes | Jun 29, 2026 | News
Singapore’s “risk-free” yields have quietly collapsed. The 6-month T-bill cut off at just 1.47% on 23 June 2026, the July Singapore Savings Bond offers a first-year rate of only 1.46%, and the best 12-month fixed deposit sits at 1.60%. For SG retail...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 29, 2026 | Investing
Tiger Brokers Fees Singapore: Complete Guide (2026) Commission rates, platform charges, FX fees and how to minimise your trading costs. Tiger Brokers charges 0.06% per trade for US stocks (minimum USD 0.99) and 0.08% for Singapore stocks (minimum SGD 1.00). There are...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 29, 2026 | Integrated Shield Plans
MediShield Life vs CareShield Life: What’s the Difference? (2026) Two government health schemes. One covers hospital bills. The other covers long-term disability. Singapore investors often mix them up — but they do very different jobs. MediShield Life covers you...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 28, 2026 | Integrated Shield Plans
NTUC Income Enhanced IncomeShield Review 2026: Preferred, Advantage & Basic Explained Singapore’s most affordable integrated shield plan — reviewed in full, with premium tables, coverage details, and the honest pros and cons. NTUC Income’s Enhanced...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 28, 2026 | Travel & FX
Best Travel Card Singapore 2026: YouTrip, Revolut, Wise & More Compared A complete comparison of the best no-FX-fee travel cards in Singapore — real costs, pros and cons, and who each card suits. The best travel card in Singapore for 2026 is YouTrip, Revolut, or...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 28, 2026 | Digital Banks
Best Student Credit Card Singapore 2026: Top Picks for Young Adults Zero annual fees, cashback on everyday spend, and low income requirements — here are the best student credit cards in Singapore for 2026. The best student credit card in Singapore for 2026 is the OCBC...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 28, 2026 | News
Singapore’s statutory retirement age rises from 63 to 64 on 1 July 2026. That gives you until 30 June 2026 to open a Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) account and lock in the lower age-63 penalty-free withdrawal age for life — with a contribution as small as...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 28, 2026 | Life Insurance
Singapore Life Ltd Insurance Review 2026: Is Singlife Worth It? An honest, data-driven look at Singlife — MAS-licensed, digitally-native, and growing fast. Here’s everything Singaporeans need to know before buying a policy. Singapore Life Ltd — better known as...
by The Kopi Notes | Jun 28, 2026 | Investing
Investing in REITs Singapore: Complete Guide (2026) How S-REITs work, the best sectors, how to buy on SGX, and what every Singapore investor needs to know before they start. Investing in REITs in Singapore gives you access to income-generating commercial properties —...
