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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.

Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jun 2026)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 1.55%
Fixed Deposits
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jun 2026)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 1.55%
Looking for the best fixed deposit promotions? Here's Singapore's highest fixed deposit interest rates in June 2026 based on banks' current promotions.
16 June 2026
HL Assurance Travel Protect360—Travel Insurance Review (2026)
Travel Insurance
HL Assurance Travel Protect360—Travel Insurance Review (2026)
HL Assurance Travel Protect360 is one of the few travel insurance plans in Singapore that lets you customise your coverage with three genuinely useful add-ons: pre-existing medical conditions, faster
16 June 2026
Best Licensed Moneylender Personal Loan Review—MoneySmart Review 2026
Personal Loans
Best Licensed Moneylender Personal Loan Review—MoneySmart Review 2026
For Singaporeans who need fast access to cash but may not qualify for a bank personal loan—or simply don't want to wait days for approval—licensed moneylenders offer a regulated alternative. The Best
12 June 2026
Issue #74: What’s Happening This Week? yuu Now Converts to Max Miles, MediSave Top-Ups for Pioneers, and More
Trends
Issue #74: What’s Happening This Week? yuu Now Converts to Max Miles, MediSave Top-Ups for Pioneers, and More
This week, Singapore seniors have a financial boost heading their way, and families with 3 or more children have more reason to feel supported. If you've been eyeing a BTO flat, there's a fresh launch
10 June 2026
8 Countries More Expensive for Singaporeans to Travel to in 2026—and Why
Travel
8 Countries More Expensive for Singaporeans to Travel to in 2026—and Why
You know that pinch when everyday buys suddenly costs more? Last week, my regular yuan yang went from $1.60 to $1.70. Don’t laugh—it may just be 10 ce...
10 June 2026
Issue #73: What’s Happening This Week? Sheng Siong Doubles CHAS Discount, Singapore's Real Wages Grow, and More
Trends
Issue #73: What’s Happening This Week? Sheng Siong Doubles CHAS Discount, Singapore's Real Wages Grow, and More
This week, your wallet's getting some love. Sheng Siong is rolling out a sweeter deal for CHAS card holders just in time for the CDC voucher boost, while fresh numbers from MOM show that Singapore wor
28 May 2026
OCBC Rewards Credit Card Review 2026: Up to 6 mpd on Shopee, Watsons and More
Credit Cards
OCBC Rewards Credit Card Review 2026: Up to 6 mpd on Shopee, Watsons and More
Earn up to 6 air miles per $1 with the OCBC Rewards Credit Card at Watsons and selected online platforms. Read our full MoneySmart review for 2026.
20 May 2026
Citi Cash Back Card Review 2026: Earn Up to 8% Cashback on Petrol, Dining, and More
Credit Cards
Citi Cash Back Card Review 2026: Earn Up to 8% Cashback on Petrol, Dining, and More
The Citi Cash Back Card earns 8% cashback on petrol and private commute (Grab, Gojek, taxis) and 6% on dining and groceries—with fuel savings climbing...
20 May 2026
Issue #72: What’s Happening This Week? Syfe Launches Joint Accounts, Tourism Outlook Softens, and More
Trends
Issue #72: What’s Happening This Week? Syfe Launches Joint Accounts, Tourism Outlook Softens, and More
This week, Singapore's making waves on the global stage—and not always in the ways you'd expect. Our city-state has just dethroned Tokyo in one major...
14 May 2026
CIMB Personal Loan—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Personal Loans
CIMB Personal Loan—MoneySmart Review (2026)
When it comes to personal loans in Singapore, CIMB has quietly built a name for itself as one of the more flexible and accessible options around. Back...
12 May 2026