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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.

Issue #29: What’s Happening This Week? SG60 Vouchers Drop, HSBC Revolution Buff, UOB One Nerf
Trends
Issue #29: What’s Happening This Week? SG60 Vouchers Drop, HSBC Revolution Buff, UOB One Nerf
This week in money moves: SG60 vouchers have dropped—and so are electricity and gas prices for some utility bill relief.  Over in banking, DBS is revi...
2 July 2025
Guide to Credit Cards for Retirees in Singapore: Eligibility, Existing Cards, and More
Credit Cards
Guide to Credit Cards for Retirees in Singapore: Eligibility, Existing Cards, and More
The other day, my mum thumbed through her wallet and mused out loud: “I’ll keep this CIMB credit card—it has no annual fee, and I won’t be able to app...
2 July 2025
The Queer Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
Property
The Queer Property Wealth Gap: Why LGBTQ+ Singaporeans Fall Behind Straight Couples
When realtor William Tan first began putting out property content for LGBTQ+ Singaporeans, it was all about the basics: what are the options available...
1 July 2025
SG60 Vouchers: What They Are, How to Claim, Where to Use Them
Budgeting
SG60 Vouchers: What They Are, How to Claim, Where to Use Them
All you need to know about the SG60 vouchers, including who is eligible, when and how you can claim the, where to use them, and when they expire.
1 July 2025
Is the Citi SMRT Card Singapore’s Most Underrated Cashback Card? (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Credit Cards
Is the Citi SMRT Card Singapore’s Most Underrated Cashback Card? (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Let’s be honest—the Citi SMRT Card doesn’t exactly have the coolest name. You might even mistake it for just another transport card. But if you ask me...
1 July 2025
Issue #28: What’s Happening This Week? Only 6% of Singaporeans Want to Live Longer, KrisFlyer Miles Get Buffed, And More
Trends
Issue #28: What’s Happening This Week? Only 6% of Singaporeans Want to Live Longer, KrisFlyer Miles Get Buffed, And More
This week, we’re seeing retirement taking on new meaning, with locals putting quality of life above just adding years. KrisFlyer miles are getting a m...
27 June 2025
Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work for Queer People
Opinion
Why Traditional Money Advice Doesn’t Work for Queer People
I’ve been writing finance guides at MoneySmart for over 2 years now. The best part about my job? Knowing that the content I create helps people. But...
25 June 2025
Guide to Budget-Friendly Curly Hair Products in Singapore (All Under $30!)—For Naturally Curly, Permed Hair
Budgeting
Guide to Budget-Friendly Curly Hair Products in Singapore (All Under $30!)—For Naturally Curly, Permed Hair
If you've naturally curly or permed hair, you need the right products to maintain it. Here are the best budget-friendly curly hair products in Singapore.
23 June 2025
Issue #27: What’s Happening This Week? Civil Servants’ Bonus, New AI Collectible, Sale of Geylang’s Last Kampong, and More
Trends
Issue #27: What’s Happening This Week? Civil Servants’ Bonus, New AI Collectible, Sale of Geylang’s Last Kampong, and More
What’s buzzing in Singapore this week? From a surprise mid-year bonus for civil servants to the emotional farewell (and revival) of Geylang’s last kam...
18 June 2025
Step-by-Step Guide to Buying an Executive Condo (EC) Unit in Singapore (2025)
Property
Step-by-Step Guide to Buying an Executive Condo (EC) Unit in Singapore (2025)
Despite prices almost doubling over the past decade—from around $800 to $1,500 psf—executive condominiums (ECs) remain one of Singapore’s most sought-...
18 June 2025