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HSBC Visa Signature Card Review
Credit Cards
HSBC Visa Signature Card Review 2024: Benefits, Rewards, and More
HSBC Visa Signature credit cards are famous for their numerous benefits. In March 2024, its annual income requirement was reduced to $240,000 only. Plus, apply online to earn a welcome...
26 June 2024
best brunch in hong kong
Dining
9 Best Brunch Spots in Hong Kong – Unlimited Delights and Free-Flow Drinks
Discover the best brunch spots in Hong Kong, offering a variety of cuisines from Portuguese to Japanese, Spanish, and more. Enjoy unlimited dim sum,sushi, tapas, free-flow champagne and sake, plus unique...
20 June 2024
AEON CARD WAKUWAKU review
Credit Cards
AEON CARD WAKUWAKU Review
Introducing AEON’s WAKUWAKU Card, with a standout feature: a lucrative 6% cashback on online spending, potentially earning you HK$300 monthly on a HK$5,000 expenditure! Additionally, enjoy 3% cashback on Japanese...
6 June 2024
top museums in hong kong
Living
Top 11 Museums to Visit in Hong Kong 2024
Embark on a cultural journey through the vibrant streets of Hong Kong as we explore the city’s top museums in 2024. From ancient artifacts to contemporary art, these institutions offer...
31 May 2024
高薪人士信用卡
Credit Cards
7 Premium Credit Cards for High Earners in Hong Kong with Elite Benefits
High-income earners can apply for credit cards with higher income requirements, offering more choices. MoneySmart analysed 7 credit cards, including Visa Infinite, World Elite Mastercard, and UnionPay Prestige cards. These...
17 May 2024
vpn for hong kong
Budgeting
VPN for Hong Kong 2024: Pricing Comparison
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is like your secret passage on the internet. It encrypts your online data, shielding it from prying eyes and hackers. VPNs also let you...
30 April 2024
Le French May
Living
Le French May / French May Arts Festival 2024 : Highlights and Ticketing
Explore the captivating world of French May Arts Festival (Le French May), a cultural phenomenon in Hong Kong since 1993. With 150 diverse programmes, immerse yourself in fine art, music,...
26 April 2024
BOC Chill Card Review
Credit Cards
BOC Chill Card Review
The BOC Chill Card boasts a perpetual fee waiver and easy application. Plus, enjoy up to 10% cashback with a generous $500 welcome offer! Dive into 10% cashback on select...
22 April 2024
Hang Seng Travel+ Visa Signature Card Review
Credit Cards
Hang Seng Travel+ Visa Signature Card Review
Hang Seng Travel+ Visa Signature Card brings fantastic rewards. Get a 7% +FUN Dollars rebate when you spend in foreign currencies in Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and Australia! You’ll also...
8 April 2024
best happy hour deals in hong kong
Budgeting
20 Best Happy Hour Bar and Pub Deals in Hong Kong 2024
Discover the most budget-friendly and enjoyable happy hour in 2024! Whether it’s a late afternoon catch-up, an early evening celebration, or a late-night rendezvous with friends and colleagues, our curated...
21 March 2024
best bookstores in hong kong
Budgeting
12 Best Bookstores in Hong Kong 2024
Discover the best bookstores in Hong Kong with a wide selection of printed books, from bestsellers, second-hands, to even first printed versions. Enjoy a cosy reading spot and drinks from...
7 March 2024
全年旅遊保
Travel Insurance
When Should You Buy Annual Travel Insurance?
Hong Kongers are a well-travelled bunch, and will grab any opportunity to go shopping in Japan, lounge on a beach in Thailand or buy designer goods in Europe. But going on...
1 February 2024
Travel Insurance Claims Step by Step Guide: How To Make A Successful Claim
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Claims Step by Step Guide: How To Make A Successful Claim
Here’s why you should get travel insurance and know how to claim it. Your dream holiday may consist of strolling by the Eiffel Tower hand in hand with your paramour...
1 February 2024
pregnant having a child
Family
Having a Child in Hong Kong – 4 Money Issues You Need to Discuss First
Having a baby isn’t just something that’s wise to do without proper financial planning. The estimates for raising a child up till sending him/her to college can be anywhere from...
2 January 2024
graduating job search university
Career
5 Things To Do Before Starting Your Career After Graduating From University
While summer offers a well-deserved break for undergraduates, it also signals the beginning of the next chapter in your life if you’re graduating from university. It’s undeniably an exciting time,...
2 January 2024
酒店自助餐
Credit Cards
Best Hotel Buffet Offers In Hong Kong (Oct 2023)
Foodies’ Gospel!  No plans with friends who can eat an elephant? BEHOLD! We picked out the most trending hotel buffet offers in town, which surely can feed you and your friends’...
20 October 2023
韓國
Travel Insurance
Things You Absolutely Must Know Before You Buy Travel Insurance
Traveling? Right, let’s get sleek suitcases, fluffy neck pillows for plane rides, and stylish walking shoes, are all in the name of travel. But when it comes to one all-important purchase—travel...
31 July 2023
benefits of using a credit card
Credit Cards
10 Unexpected Reasons Why You Should Use A Credit Card
When the bill arrives, you have two choices—to rummage through an overstuffed wallet for the right combination of notes and coins, or to flash your credit card in style. But there...
25 July 2023
apply credit card
Credit Cards
15 Most Common Questions About Credit Cards
If you’re carrying around a wallet with enough slots to carry half a deck of playing cards, then you’ve probably already signed up for quite a few credit cards of...
21 July 2023
personal loans
Investment
What are Personal Loans?
In the simplest terms, personal loans offered by banks or financial lenders are unsecured loans – borrowers are not required to put up any personal assets as collateral for the...
8 May 2018
Chanel Bag
Career
4 things you can gain by not buying that Chanel Handbag
A friend hailing from overseas once commented that she was amazed to see so many genuine Chanel handbags being toted around on the MRT in Hong Kong. In fact, most...
28 November 2017
student cards hong kong
Credit Cards
The Best Student Cards in Hong Kong 2018
As university students, it is important for you to start managing your own finance. It would save lots of bucks if you know the right way to use credit cards....
28 September 2017
How Do Credit Cards Work?
Credit Cards
How Do Credit Cards Work?
In Hong Kong, credit cards are often misused and misunderstood. In the right hands, they can be an incredibly convenient way to pay for things, whether in real life or online.
28 September 2017
What Features Do Credit Cards Have? (Part 1)
Credit Cards
What Features Do Credit Cards Have? (Part 1)
There’s a lot to love about credit cards. From being able to shop online, make purchases within seconds and dispense with heavy, cash-filled wallets, using credit cards comes with lots...
28 September 2017
credit card charges and fees
Credit Cards
Credit Card Charges and Fees Payable
Most of us are better at spending money on our credit cards than figuring out what credit card charges and fees we’re incurring when we flash that piece of plastic. That’s...
28 September 2017