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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.

FWD Travel Insurance Singapore Review (2026)
Travel Insurance
FWD Travel Insurance Singapore Review (2026)
FWD travel insurance is one of those affordable, go-to options that many Singaporeans pick without thinking twice. Known for its value-for-money plans...
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
Trends
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
Is the UOB EVOL Credit Card the Easiest Way to Earn 10% Cashback? MoneySmart Review (2026)
Credit Cards
Is the UOB EVOL Credit Card the Easiest Way to Earn 10% Cashback? MoneySmart Review (2026)
If you live online, tap to pay everywhere, and can’t go without your streaming subscriptions, the UOB EVOL Credit Card might be your perfect match. Th...
8 April 2026
Pandapro vs GrabUnlimited—Only 2 Players, Which is More Worth it Now?
Dining
Pandapro vs GrabUnlimited—Only 2 Players, Which is More Worth it Now?
If you’ve opened your food delivery apps recently, you might have noticed something missing—Deliveroo is gone for good in Singapore as of 4 Mar 2026....
2 April 2026
How Much Ang Bao Should the Bride and Groom Give to Wedding Helpers?
Wedding
How Much Ang Bao Should the Bride and Groom Give to Wedding Helpers?
When we talk about wedding ang baos (red packets), most people think of guests giving them to the bride and groom. But what about the other way around...
2 April 2026
Issue #67: What’s Happening This Week? Beverage Container Returns Begin, New IP Riders Launch, and More
Trends
Issue #67: What’s Happening This Week? Beverage Container Returns Begin, New IP Riders Launch, and More
Today, big changes are rolling out: both the new Integrated Shield Plan riders and Singapore’s long-awaited beverage container return scheme kick in....
1 April 2026
Issue #66: What’s Happening This Week? Electricity Prices Jump, Fake Gold Scams Rise, and More
Trends
Issue #66: What’s Happening This Week? Electricity Prices Jump, Fake Gold Scams Rise, and More
It’s been a really busy week—and if you’ve felt like everything from bills to markets has been shifting, you’re not wrong. Electricity prices are cree...
25 March 2026
How to Stretch Your KrisFlyer Miles with Spontaneous Escapes: Tips and Best Credit Cards to Use
Credit Cards
How to Stretch Your KrisFlyer Miles with Spontaneous Escapes: Tips and Best Credit Cards to Use
All Singaporeans love SQ—and let’s be honest, comparing how much we paid for our flights is practically a national pastime. If you’ve ever scored a go...
24 March 2026