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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.

Top 5 Reasons Why Travel Insurance Claims Are Rejected, According To Insurance Providers
Travel Insurance
Top 5 Reasons Why Travel Insurance Claims Are Rejected, According To Insurance Providers
In an ideal trip overseas, no flights are delayed, no luggage is lost, and no one falls sick. For the most part, the majority of our holidays do play...
28 June 2023
These Are The Airlines With The Most Flight Delays and Cancellations, According to Singaporean Travellers: MoneySmart Study
Travel
These Are The Airlines With The Most Flight Delays and Cancellations, According to Singaporean Travellers: MoneySmart Study
Have you ever heard travel horror stories from your friends and family about flights being delayed for hours? Or worse, cancelled? These tales of tra...
27 June 2023
An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Expert’s Top 10 Home Ownership Tips For Queer Couples
Property
An LGBTQ+ Real Estate Expert’s Top 10 Home Ownership Tips For Queer Couples
As a gay man in Singapore, William Tan didn’t have an easy time buying his first home. In his own words, he made some mistakes. At the time, he didn’t...
22 June 2023
The Ultimate Guide to NUS and NTU University Scholarships in Singapore
Education
The Ultimate Guide to NUS and NTU University Scholarships in Singapore
Weird brag: I volunteered at my university programme’s Open House practically all my undergraduate years. No, you don’t get paid to talk to prospectiv...
20 June 2023
Fixed Deposit Alternatives in Singapore—5 Easy, Low-Risk Investments
Invest
Fixed Deposit Alternatives in Singapore—5 Easy, Low-Risk Investments
Want safe, low-risk ways to grow your money? Here are 5 fixed deposit alternatives, including Singapore Savings Bonds, Treasury Bills (T-bills), and more.
15 June 2023
HDB BTO May 2023 Launch: Locations, Expected Application Rates, Prices, and More
Property
HDB BTO May 2023 Launch: Locations, Expected Application Rates, Prices, and More
Nothing caught your fancy in the HDB Feb 2023 Built-To-Order (BTO) launch? Or maybe something did, but your application wasn’t successful? Good news:...
31 May 2023
HSBC is Giving You Cashback For Paying Your Taxes? We Review HSBC’s Everyday+ Rewards Programme
Savings Accounts
HSBC is Giving You Cashback For Paying Your Taxes? We Review HSBC’s Everyday+ Rewards Programme
Wouldn’t it be great to get cashback on our taxes like how we get cashback on our shopping? Hang on a second. We actually can! HSBC’s Everyday+ Rewar...
19 May 2023
8 Best Dance Studios With Lowest Hourly Rental Rates in Singapore—From $1.25/pax, and for Small Groups 5 Pax and Under
Fitness & Beauty
8 Best Dance Studios With Lowest Hourly Rental Rates in Singapore—From $1.25/pax, and for Small Groups 5 Pax and Under
SCAPE, Esplanade MRT, SMU’s basement, and even Changi Airport. If you’ve been dancing in Singapore long enough—in any genre!—you’ll know that these sp...
24 April 2023
We Asked AI for Personal Finance Tips. Here's What Happened.
Opinion
We Asked AI for Personal Finance Tips. Here's What Happened.
What do the Pope, Jay-Z and Putin have in common? They were all, within the past month or so, deep faked using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The...
6 April 2023
16 Egg-cellent Easter 2023 Promotions and Deals in Singapore
Shopping
16 Egg-cellent Easter 2023 Promotions and Deals in Singapore
Has anyone else been feeling a little déjà vu? During the Chinese New Year 2023 season earlier this year, we saw rabbit-themed snacks/ang baos/bags/ev...
4 April 2023