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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 #73: What’s Happening This Week? Sheng Siong Doubles CHAS Discount, Singapore's Real Wages Grow, and More
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Issue #73: What’s Happening This Week? Sheng Siong Doubles CHAS Discount, Singapore's Real Wages Grow, and More
This week, your wallet's getting some love. Sheng Siong is rolling out a sweeter deal for CHAS card holders just in time for the CDC voucher boost, while fresh numbers from MOM show that Singapore wor
28 May 2026
OCBC Rewards Credit Card Review 2026: Up to 6 mpd on Shopee, Watsons and More
Credit Cards
OCBC Rewards Credit Card Review 2026: Up to 6 mpd on Shopee, Watsons and More
Earn up to 6 air miles per $1 with the OCBC Rewards Credit Card at Watsons and selected online platforms. Read our full MoneySmart review for 2026.
20 May 2026
Citi Cash Back Card Review 2026: Earn Up to 8% Cashback on Petrol, Dining, and More
Credit Cards
Citi Cash Back Card Review 2026: Earn Up to 8% Cashback on Petrol, Dining, and More
The Citi Cash Back Card earns 8% cashback on petrol and private commute (Grab, Gojek, taxis) and 6% on dining and groceries—with fuel savings climbing...
20 May 2026
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