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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.

Issue #72: What’s Happening This Week? Syfe Launches Joint Accounts, Tourism Outlook Softens, and More
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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
26 Best Mother’s Day Dining Credit Card Promos in Singapore (2026)
Family
26 Best Mother’s Day Dining Credit Card Promos in Singapore (2026)
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show mum how much she means to you than treating her to a memorable meal at her favouri...
7 May 2026
Issue #71: What’s Happening This Week? COE Premiums Climb, AI-Skilled Engineers Earn 25% More, and More
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Issue #71: What’s Happening This Week? COE Premiums Climb, AI-Skilled Engineers Earn 25% More, and More
This week, Singapore's making headlines on multiple fronts. COE premiums are climbing again, with one category creeping uncomfortably close to a 6-fig...
6 May 2026
Issue #70: What’s Happening This Week? OCBC and SC Nerf Savings Accounts, DBS Rolls Out $10m Cashback, and More
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Issue #70: What’s Happening This Week? OCBC and SC Nerf Savings Accounts, DBS Rolls Out $10m Cashback, and More
It's been a busy week on the home front: your favourite supermarket is making more daily essentials easier on the wallet, a major bank is dishing...
30 April 2026
MariBank Instant Loan—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Personal Loans
MariBank Instant Loan—MoneySmart Review (2026)
“Instant” isn’t usually a word you associate with loans, but MariBank seems determined to change that. With its MariBank Instant Loan , the digital-only bank lets you apply, get approved, and see t
30 April 2026
Issue #69: What’s Happening This Week? Prices are Rising, MAS Tightens Policy, and More
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Issue #69: What’s Happening This Week? Prices are Rising, MAS Tightens Policy, and More
Costs are creeping up again—and you might already be feeling it at the hawker centre. At the same time, the job market is showing signs of cooling, ev...
15 April 2026
Cost Guide for Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room Renovations in Singapore (2026)
Renovation Loans
Cost Guide for Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room Renovations in Singapore (2026)
Recently I was house-hunting for resale flats, and one thing quickly became clear: no 2 homes come with the same renovation needs. Some units had bea...
14 April 2026
What Counts as Income When You’re Buying a Flat in Singapore?
Property
What Counts as Income When You’re Buying a Flat in Singapore?
Did you know that if you’re a student receiving a stipend, you can be considered employed in the eyes of HDB for income assessment? I didn’t. At leas...
10 April 2026
Issue #68: What’s Happening This Week? $1B Support Package, $1,000 Payouts for Large Families, and More
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Issue #68: What’s Happening This Week? $1B Support Package, $1,000 Payouts for Large Families, and More
This week, it’s all about rising costs—and what’s being done about them. A fresh $1 billion support package is rolling out just as inflation risks cre...
8 April 2026