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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.

Do Women Need To Save More For Retirement Than Men?
Opinion
Do Women Need To Save More For Retirement Than Men?
Bad news first: You and I will literally never see the day women and men are paid equally worldwide. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Ge...
7 March 2025
Issue #13: What’s Happening This Week?—Budget 2025, YouTrip’s New Thai Baht Wallet, and More
Trends
Issue #13: What’s Happening This Week?—Budget 2025, YouTrip’s New Thai Baht Wallet, and More
It’s been an eventful week. First off, we saw Budget 2025 introduce new vouchers, rebates, and perks, including something special for large families a...
21 February 2025
How Much Money Do Insurance Agents in Singapore Make From Your Policies?
Life Insurance
How Much Money Do Insurance Agents in Singapore Make From Your Policies?
Do you know how much insurance agents make when they sell you a policy? Here's a guide, plus tips on what to do with this knowledge before you buy a policy.
20 February 2025
Budget 2025 Summary: 12 Highlights You Need to Know
Budgeting
Budget 2025 Summary: 12 Highlights You Need to Know
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, in his capacity as Minister for Finance, delivered Singapore’s Budget 2025 statement on 18 Feb 2025—his first Budget as...
18 February 2025
HDB BTO Feb 2025 Review: Locations, Prices, Resale Values, Application Rates and More
Property
HDB BTO Feb 2025 Review: Locations, Prices, Resale Values, Application Rates and More
Prospective home owners, your time has come—the first Build-to-Order (BTO) flat launch of 2025 is here. In Feb 2025, HDB is offering 10,622 flats for...
17 February 2025
How Much Should You Spend on Insurance in Singapore?
Life Insurance
How Much Should You Spend on Insurance in Singapore?
Wondering how much to allocate for insurance? Experts suggest 3%-15% of your income or 5x-10x annual salary for coverage. Get the latest insurance spending tips in Singapore.
17 February 2025
Issue #12: What’s Happening This Week?—Feb 2025 BTO Launch, Record Highs for Gold, and More
Trends
Issue #12: What’s Happening This Week?—Feb 2025 BTO Launch, Record Highs for Gold, and More
Today is Valentine’s Day, and it seems serendipitous that this same week, we saw the first Build-to-Order (BTO) flat launch of 2025. After all, “BTO a...
14 February 2025
12 Affordable Valentine’s Day Flowers in Singapore—From $25 per Bouquet (2025 Guide)
Shopping
12 Affordable Valentine’s Day Flowers in Singapore—From $25 per Bouquet (2025 Guide)
“They’re expensive, not useful, and they die. Despite all that, if I still want to get flowers for this person, I think that’s lovely.” This is what...
13 February 2025
Issue #11: What’s Happening This Week?—Singapore’s First Miles-Earning Visa Debit Card, $1.9m in Prepayment Losses, and More
Trends
Issue #11: What’s Happening This Week?—Singapore’s First Miles-Earning Visa Debit Card, $1.9m in Prepayment Losses, and More
Falling COE prices, rising Pokémon card scams, Singapore’s first miles-earning Visa debit card, and surging prepayment losses. These are some of the f...
8 February 2025
Could a Toy Car Triple Your Cash? 8 Tips for Investing in Diecast Cars
Invest
Could a Toy Car Triple Your Cash? 8 Tips for Investing in Diecast Cars
Picture this: a vivid pink toy van with bright yellow and orange plastic surfboards sticking ungainly out its rear. It’s small enough to sit in the pa...
7 February 2025