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Articles by Vanessa Nah

Vanessa Nah likes her finance articles the way she likes her sitcoms—light-hearted, entertaining, and leaving people knowing a little more about life. She believes money—like life—should be made simple. Outside of work, you’ll find Vanessa attending dance classes, fingerpicking a guitar, and proudly making her one-eyed cat the most spoiled kitty in the world.

FWD Travel Insurance Singapore Review (2026)
Travel Insurance
FWD Travel Insurance Singapore Review (2026)
FWD travel insurance is one of those affordable, go-to options that many Singaporeans pick without thinking twice. Known for its value-for-money plans...
23 October 2026
DirectAsia Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Travel Insurance
DirectAsia Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Most travel insurers make you buy into a fixed bundle—pay for the tier, take whatever add-ons come baked in, whether you need them or not. DirectAsia Voyage r flips that model. Every extra—adventure
23 October 2026
Issue #93: What's Happening This Week? DBS PayLah! Goes Live in Taiwan, NWC Recommends 6%–8% Pay Rise, and More
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Issue #93: What's Happening This Week? DBS PayLah! Goes Live in Taiwan, NWC Recommends 6%–8% Pay Rise, and More
More than 250,000 merchants in Taiwan now accept a payment app you probably already have on your phone. Closer to home, lower-wage workers have a fresh set of pay rise guidelines to look forward to, w
22 October 2026
Great Eastern Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Travel Insurance
Great Eastern Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Great Eastern's travel insurance plans were once upon a time one of the most popular options in the market, but that was way back when everyone wore h...
20 October 2026
8 Best Cashback Credit Cards in Singapore (Oct 2026)
Credit Cards
8 Best Cashback Credit Cards in Singapore (Oct 2026)
Looking for the highest cash rebates on your spending? Here are the best cashback credit cards in Singapore from DBS, Citibank, UOB, and more.
17 October 2026
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (October 2026): DBS Half-Priced Holidays, UOB Save and Harvest, and More
Credit Cards
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (October 2026): DBS Half-Priced Holidays, UOB Save and Harvest, and More
The ultimate list of the best bank offers tied to your credit card in Singapore, including exclusive discounts, bank promo codes, and travel deals.
15 October 2026
Issue #92: What's Happening This Week? MAS Warns of Elevated Inflation into 2027, Singapore's Economy Grows 5.4%, and More
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Issue #92: What's Happening This Week? MAS Warns of Elevated Inflation into 2027, Singapore's Economy Grows 5.4%, and More
Over 70%. That's how much global oil prices have climbed since the start of the year—and it's a big reason pump prices may stay stubbornly high for a while yet. This week, Singapore's central bank mad
15 October 2026
Issue #91: What's Happening This Week? LTA Proposes Merging COE Categories A and B, Wise Brings Local QR Payments Abroad, and More
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Issue #91: What's Happening This Week? LTA Proposes Merging COE Categories A and B, Wise Brings Local QR Payments Abroad, and More
$15,000. That's how much a car's price tag could add to—or shave off—your COE bill under a new LTA proposal that would change how COEs are priced for different cars. Elsewhere, Wise wants to make fumb
9 October 2026
10 Best Credit Cards for Buying Furniture and Electronics (2026)
Credit Cards
10 Best Credit Cards for Buying Furniture and Electronics (2026)
We dug deep and found the best miles and cashback cards in Singapore for buying furniture, electronics, and other big ticket purchases.
8 October 2026
The Best Cashback Credit Card for Singaporeans Who Grab Everything