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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 Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (October 2026): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (October 2026): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
We compiled the best credit card promotions in Singapore for 2026. Read more to know about the credit card promos of Citibank, SCB, DBS, UOB, and more!
1 October 2026
Issue #90: What's Happening This Week? OCBC 365 Credit Card Ups Cashback to 6%, Bus and Train Fares to Rise, and More
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Issue #90: What's Happening This Week? OCBC 365 Credit Card Ups Cashback to 6%, Bus and Train Fares to Rise, and More
More than 1 million HDB households have a little something coming their way in October—and the timing couldn't be better, because your daily commute is about to get pricier. The silver lining? Your el
1 October 2026
Revolut Card Singapore Review (2026): Fees, Exchange Rates, Plans & Referrals
Travel
Revolut Card Singapore Review (2026): Fees, Exchange Rates, Plans & Referrals
I was first introduced to Revolut in a moment of desperation. I was set to fly off to London on a Sunday night, and realised only on the same Sunday afternoon that I didn't have a multi-currency ca
28 September 2026
DBS Chromo Card Review 2026: The Best First Credit Card for Your 20s?
Credit Cards
DBS Chromo Card Review 2026: The Best First Credit Card for Your 20s?
What do the UOB Lady’s Card , Trust Freedom Card (on bonus cashback mode), and Maybank Family & Friends Card have in common? They all let you choose your own bonus category or categories. This so
25 September 2026
Issue #89: What's Happening This Week? Trust Freedom Card Adds Miles, Core Inflation Climbs to 2.2%, and More
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Issue #89: What's Happening This Week? Trust Freedom Card Adds Miles, Core Inflation Climbs to 2.2%, and More
Stocks, cash, or miles? One credit card now lets you pick, and there's a hefty sign-up bonus for those who move early. Elsewhere, prices crept up again in August, with MAS and the Ministry of Trade an
23 September 2026
Trust Freedom Credit Card Review (2026)—Stockback, Cashback and Miles All in One Card
Credit Cards
Trust Freedom Credit Card Review (2026)—Stockback, Cashback and Miles All in One Card
In my Trust Cashback Credit Card review , I said it Frankensteined 2 cashback modes (bonus cashback and unlimited cashback) into one card. That card just got an upgrade, with a new face and new name
22 September 2026
PickMeALoan Personal Loan Review—MoneySmart Review 2026
Personal Loans
PickMeALoan Personal Loan Review—MoneySmart Review 2026
The PickMeALoan Personal Loan takes a different approach from most personal loans in Singapore : instead of being a single product from one bank or lender, it's a matching service that runs your pr
18 September 2026
Issue #88: What's Happening This Week? $4 FairPrice Vouchers, DBS Launches Chromo Card, and More
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Issue #88: What's Happening This Week? $4 FairPrice Vouchers, DBS Launches Chromo Card, and More
$4 back on every $50 spent, cards that rewrite their own rewards each month, and a survey that says Singaporeans are feeling more upbeat than their neighbours—just not about the one thing that matters
17 September 2026
Issue #87: What's Happening This Week? Sheng Siong Ups CHAS Discount, Grab Launches Car Marketplace, and More
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Issue #87: What's Happening This Week? Sheng Siong Ups CHAS Discount, Grab Launches Car Marketplace, and More
It’s a bit of a give and take this week. Groceries just got a little cheaper, but driving in Singapore just got a lot pricier. Sheng Siong is sweetening its CHAS discount to 6%, while Grab is rolling
10 September 2026
Issue #86: What's Happening This Week? FairPrice Doubles CHAS Discount, Thailand Halves Visa-Free Stays, and More
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Issue #86: What's Happening This Week? FairPrice Doubles CHAS Discount, Thailand Halves Visa-Free Stays, and More
Grocery bills just got a little lighter for some Singaporeans this week, while anyone eyeing a Bangkok getaway might want to rethink their timeline. FairPrice has doubled a key discount for lower-inco
2 September 2026