Investment
Citigold Account—A Quick Dive into Account Opening, Features, and Offers
What does wealth mean to you? Is it providing for future generations, pursuing your passions, or spending quality time with your loved ones? Whatever your definition, MoneySmart is here to...
13 July 2023
Living
Water World Ocean Park All-In-One Guide: Tickets/Opening Hours/Reservation/Offers
It’s time to dive into wet and watery fun at Water World Ocean Park this scorching summer. Not only is it the first all-weather, year-round, 700,000-square-foot large water park in...
10 July 2023
Living
Top 16 Water Sports in Hong Kong—Time to Make a Splash!
Summer is approaching, and for outdoor activity lovers like you, I’m sure you’re ready for water sports this summer! What water sports can you do in Hong Kong? The answer...
10 July 2023
Living
Top 5 Must-Watch Netflix Movies/Series (July 2023)
This Summer, let’s jump into a journey into an endless realm of wonder and get ready to be swept away by a stunning array of Netflix Originals Movies/Series that are...
3 July 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest June 30, 2023: Cathie Wood’s AI Stocks Insight
AI stocks have been the talk of investors since the beginning of the year. This week’s edition of MoneySmart’s Financial News Digest will delve into Ark’s disruptive innovation investment fund...
30 June 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest June 23: BTC Crosses US$30,000 Since April
This week’s MoneySmart financial news highlights the recent surge in Bitcoin, as it achieved a major milestone by crossing the key level of US$30,000 once again since April. Meanwhile, the...
23 June 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest June 16: US Pauses Rate Hike, Tesla Supercharger Network, and AI Battle
In this week’s Financial News Update, we’re going to cover the news about the Fed’s interest rate decision, how Tesla’s Supercharging network is running rings around the competition, and the...
16 June 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest June 9: Lawsuits Against US Crypto Brokers and US Debt Crisis Resolved
This week’s Financial News Digest is all about two big legal battles against two crypto-giant exchanges and the US debt ceiling bill. Curious about what’s going on? Keep reading to...
9 June 2023
Credit Cards
Credit Card Welcome Offers: Best Promotion Deals Comparison in Hong Kong (2023 June)
What’s the hottest credit card welcome offer in Hong Kong? Look no further than MoneySmart, where you can earn cash back on the exclusive welcome offers at your fingertips! In...
8 June 2023
Budgeting
Car Insurance in Hong Kong: Things You Should Know Before Getting a Quote
Hong Kong is renowned for its public transport system, but we still want to drive a car sometimes, like when picnicking with your family on holiday or rushing for work...
7 June 2023
Investment
Financial News Weekly Digest June 2: The Ongoing De-Dollarization
You may have heard a lot of buzz about the US debt ceiling lately, but this week we’ll be changing gears and diving into another related topic: de-dollarization. During the...
2 June 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest May 26: US Debt May Default in Early June
Yellen says the US is about to miss early June payments unless the debt ceiling is raised Though there are less than 10 days before the US reaches the “X-date”—the...
26 May 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest May 19 2023: A Deep Dive Into the US Debt Ceiling
The debate over the US debt ceiling between the Democratic and Republican parties has reached a tipping point as the “X-date” (the date when the US government can’t pay off...
19 May 2023
Startups
Bard vs. ChatGPT: Which AI Is Better For Startups?
The AI war has just started since Google and OpenAI released their own chatbots—Bard and ChatGPT—vying for supremacy. Both of these chatbots have unique strengths and weaknesses that set them...
16 May 2023
Living
How to Get Tickets For Joe Hisaishi Hong Kong Concert 2023
Hey, Studio Ghibli fans! The Joe Hisaishi Hong Kong Concert 2023 is here! The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has just announced its new season performances for 2023. One of the...
15 May 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest May 12 2023: Key Takeaways From Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting
This week’s financial news digest covers a few pieces of news in the financial market, such as the current state of US CPI data, insights from the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder...
12 May 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest May 5 2023: Another 0.25pp Hike Rate Raising Concern Over US Recession
Attention is turning to the FOMC meeting on Wednesday this week. As expected, the Fed has raised the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. Meanwhile, the US debt crisis is...
5 May 2023
Investment
What is Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions (TVC) MPF and Qualified Deferred Annuity Policy (QDAP)?
“You will not be financially secure if you don’t care about financial planning”. No matter what life stage you are in at present, you must have adequate and proper financial...
1 May 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest April 28 2023: US 1.1% GDP Growth in Q1
The release of US GDP data this week is featured in this week’s financial news update, which will be looked into at the upcoming FOMC meeting in light of the...
28 April 2023
Blockchain
Crypto Airdrop Ultimate Beginner Guide: How You Can Get Free Crypto (zkSync/Metamask)
Personal story: I received a crypto airdrop of 625 Arbitrum tokens ($ARB) for free in March 2023. It’s now worth more than USD650 at the time of writing. What did...
28 April 2023
Budgeting
Foot Locker HK Sneakers On Sale: Adidas/Nike/Jordan/Puma/Vans Sneakers Deal HK$299 Only
Get your sneaker game on with Foot Locker HK’s massive sale! The online store is currently offering incredible discounts on Adidas, Nike, Jordan, Puma, and Vans sneakers, with prices as...
27 April 2023
Loans
Best Education Loans in Hong Kong (2023 Apr)
Where to get an education loan to further your study? That’s the headache my friend Kim is having right now. A 26-year-old friend of mine named Kim is a young,...
24 April 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest April 21: UK Inflation Stays Above 10%
This week’s financial news digest features several noteworthy events. The UK inflation rate is of particular focus as it has the potential to impact the global credit environment. While the...
21 April 2023
Investment
Financial News Digest April 14: 5 Black Swan Events in 2023
2022 was a tough year for investors. Black swan events like the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as unstoppable inflation, hit the market hard and without...
14 April 2023
Budgeting
Vehicle Licence Renewal in Hong Kong: Fee Overview, Renewal Procedure, and Required Documents (2023 Apr Updated)
Is it time to have your vehicle licence renewed? Do you know how much the vehicle licence renewal fee is? Also, do you know the difference between renewal fees for...
12 April 2023