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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.

What HDB Flats Can Singles Buy in Singapore (and Where to Find Them)
Property
What HDB Flats Can Singles Buy in Singapore (and Where to Find Them)
Gone are the days when singles could only buy flats in non-mature estates. From Oct 2024, the new Standard, Plus, and Prime framework gives eligible s...
7 November 2025
Can Singles Buy an HDB Flat in Singapore? Here’s What You Need to Know
Property
Can Singles Buy an HDB Flat in Singapore? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re single and thinking about buying a flat in Singapore, you’re not alone. Many singles reach their mid-30s and start wondering if they can fin...
7 November 2025
A 2D1N Bangkok Shopping Guide: 7 Spots for the Ultimate Retail Fix
Travel
A 2D1N Bangkok Shopping Guide: 7 Spots for the Ultimate Retail Fix
Got a free weekend and an itch to shop? Bangkok’s calling. Just 2 and a half hours from Singapore, the Thai capital has long been a shopping haven—whe...
6 November 2025
Issue #47: What’s Happening This Week? Singapore’s First Cashless Vet Surgery Service, MINDEF and MHA Coverage Boost, and More
Trends
Issue #47: What’s Happening This Week? Singapore’s First Cashless Vet Surgery Service, MINDEF and MHA Coverage Boost, and More
This week, it’s all about shifts, shake-ups, and silver linings. COE prices have finally taken a breather after months of record highs, while a truste...
5 November 2025
I Was Budgeting for My First Home—Then This Planner Showed Me What I Was Overlooking
Budgeting
I Was Budgeting for My First Home—Then This Planner Showed Me What I Was Overlooking
I thought I was ready to buy a flat—until the CPF Home Purchase Planner showed how housing choices affect my retirement and long-term financial goals.
31 October 2025
Issue #46: What’s Happening This Week? DBS yuu Card Changes, Security Officers’ Wage Increases, and More
Trends
Issue #46: What’s Happening This Week? DBS yuu Card Changes, Security Officers’ Wage Increases, and More
This week’s money news packs a punch, from credit card shake-ups to wage bumps and job market moves.  A popular rewards card is cutting ties with som...
31 October 2025
DBS yuu Card MoneySmart Review (2025)—Earn 18% Cash Rebate or 10 Miles per Dollar
Credit Cards
DBS yuu Card MoneySmart Review (2025)—Earn 18% Cash Rebate or 10 Miles per Dollar
Remember those Phua Chu Kang jingles that used to assault your ears every time you popped into Giant or Cold Storage? Thankfully, the DBS yuu Card has...
30 October 2025
Why Investing Shouldn’t Start With ‘I’: 5 Benefits of Social Investing
Invest
Why Investing Shouldn’t Start With ‘I’: 5 Benefits of Social Investing
You don't have to invest alone. Discover how learning and growing with a community can help you invest smarter, build confidence, and stay in control.
30 October 2025
6 Best Painting Services in Singapore (2025), According to Reddit Users and Google Reviews
Budgeting
6 Best Painting Services in Singapore (2025), According to Reddit Users and Google Reviews
Painting services in Singapore can help you save time and effort of covering walls with paint. What are the costs and are there good reviews?
29 October 2025
Issue #45: What’s Happening This Week? Gold and Silver Tumble, Grab x Sanrio Collab, and More
Trends
Issue #45: What’s Happening This Week? Gold and Silver Tumble, Grab x Sanrio Collab, and More
This week, the markets are full of twists. Precious metals lost some of their shine after months of record-breaking gains, while BTO hopefuls flocked...
23 October 2025