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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.

Rising HDB Prices in 2025: How to Decide Between Buying Now, Waiting for a BTO, or Renting
Property
Rising HDB Prices in 2025: How to Decide Between Buying Now, Waiting for a BTO, or Renting
There’s a line in When Harry Met Sally (1989), that goes: “When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest o...
19 August 2025
3 Best Credit Card Pairings for Maximising Cashback, Miles, and Rewards
Credit Cards
3 Best Credit Card Pairings for Maximising Cashback, Miles, and Rewards
Some things in life just work better in pairs—like a good book and a rainy afternoon, or coffee and a quiet morning. In the world of credit cards, the...
18 August 2025
Issue #35: What’s Happening This Week? Scoot’s New KrisFlyer Award Chart, StarHub Buys MyRepublic, Simba to Buy M1
Trends
Issue #35: What’s Happening This Week? Scoot’s New KrisFlyer Award Chart, StarHub Buys MyRepublic, Simba to Buy M1
This week, it’s all about bold pivots and smart plays. Scoot’s dangling a new way to stretch your KrisFlyer miles, while 2 major telcos shake up Singa...
14 August 2025
MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Jun 2025)
Announcements
MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Jun 2025)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (Jun 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 18,760 SmartPoi...
12 August 2025
MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (May 2025)
Announcements
MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (May 2025)
Thank you for participating in the MoneySmart Profiling Lucky Draw (May 2025). Here are the lucky winners: Lucky Draw Gift Name 10,490 SmartPoi...
12 August 2025
6 Best Cashback Credit Cards in Singapore (Aug 2025)
Credit Cards
6 Best Cashback Credit Cards in Singapore (Aug 2025)
Looking for the highest cash rebates on your spending? Here are the best cashback credit cards in Singapore from DBS, Citibank, UOB, and more.
12 August 2025
Issue #34: What’s Happening This Week? BlueSG Hits the Brakes, HL Bank's Hello Kitty Game Set Giveaway
Trends
Issue #34: What’s Happening This Week? BlueSG Hits the Brakes, HL Bank's Hello Kitty Game Set Giveaway
From transport shake-ups to wealth wins, this week’s headlines cover plenty of ground. One homegrown car-sharing service is hitting the brakes—tempor...
8 August 2025
The 5Cs Are Dead—Here’s What Success Looks Like in Singapore Today
Opinion
The 5Cs Are Dead—Here’s What Success Looks Like in Singapore Today
The traditional 5Cs—Cash, Condo, Car, Credit Card, Country Club—are outdated. In today's fast-paced world, these updated 5Cs mark success in Singapore.
7 August 2025
Goodbye, 4% Fixed Deposits? 3 Reasons Singapore Banks Are Slashing Rates
Fixed Deposits
Goodbye, 4% Fixed Deposits? 3 Reasons Singapore Banks Are Slashing Rates
Singapore’s 4% fixed deposit days may be over (for now). Here’s why banks are slashing rates—and what you can do to protect your savings in 2025.
5 August 2025
Is the Future of Luxury… Dead Animals?
Invest
Is the Future of Luxury… Dead Animals?
Luxury in 2025 is personal. It’s not just about how much you paid for something, but what that thing means. And in an age where everything is commodif...
31 July 2025