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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.

Rooms With a View—6 Picturesque Hotels You Won’t Want to Leave, Starting From Just $56/Night
Travel
Rooms With a View—6 Picturesque Hotels You Won’t Want to Leave, Starting From Just $56/Night
Sights to see, activities to do, food to eat—these are the factors that we usually turn our focus to when we travel. From iconic landmarks to hidden g...
5 November 2024
What Affects Personal Loan Interest Rates?
Personal Loans
What Affects Personal Loan Interest Rates?
Back when we were kids, borrowing money was a simple affair. You’d ask your friend if you could borrow $5, they would hand you cash from their Hello K...
29 October 2024
Should You Take A Personal Loan To Help With The Rising Costs Of Living?
Personal Loans
Should You Take A Personal Loan To Help With The Rising Costs Of Living?
“Things are cheaper than before!” said no one ever. When it comes to living costs, there’s a lot that Singaporeans are up against. Singapore was ranke...
28 October 2024
3 Best Ways to Optimise Your Credit Card Air Miles Spend in Singapore
Credit Cards
3 Best Ways to Optimise Your Credit Card Air Miles Spend in Singapore
In Singapore, the credit card scene (and the air miles involved with them) can be kind of overwhelming. Do I use this card for that? How many miles am...
25 October 2024
Trust Cashback Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Credit Cards
Trust Cashback Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2024)
At first glance, the Trust Cashback Credit Card seems to bring you the best of both cashback worlds: Unlimited cashback credit cards let you earn l...
23 October 2024
Win 15,000 SmartPoints (worth $1,500!) With Just 1 Click—Join Our Virtual Treasure Hunt
Announcements
Win 15,000 SmartPoints (worth $1,500!) With Just 1 Click—Join Our Virtual Treasure Hunt
This Oct 2024, MoneySmart turns 15! It’s been quite a ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. To thank you for your support over the past 15...
23 October 2024
HDB BTO Oct 2024 Review: Locations, Prices, Application Rates, and More
Property
HDB BTO Oct 2024 Review: Locations, Prices, Application Rates, and More
The 2024 Build-to-Order (BTO) season is going out with a bang. The Oct 2024 BTO launch will be the last one of the year, and will offer 8,573 flats ac...
22 October 2024
“Am I Hoarding or Am I Selling?”—How This Gemstone Collector and Businessman Manages His >$1 Million Collection
Career
“Am I Hoarding or Am I Selling?”—How This Gemstone Collector and Businessman Manages His >$1 Million Collection
Is it really possible to do what you love for a living? It’s an ideal that many of us were brought up to believe, myself included. But as I powered th...
30 September 2024
Instarem Amaze Card Review—After UOB's Nerf, Which are the Best Credit Cards to Link With it?
Credit Cards
Instarem Amaze Card Review—After UOB's Nerf, Which are the Best Credit Cards to Link With it?
Any miles chaser worth their salt has heard of the Instarem Amaze Card—if not already has it in their wallet. Among the flood of multi-currency card...
27 September 2024
Zurich Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Travel Insurance
Zurich Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
What if I told you there’s a travel insurance plan that will give you free airport lounge access if your flight gets delayed? What if this travel insu...
26 September 2024