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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 fulfilling her life mission to make her one-eyed cat the most spoiled kitty in the world.

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Entertainment
Top 48 Free Things To Do in Singapore (May– Jun 2025): i Light Singapore, GastroBeats, Pasar Pink, Children’s Festival, and More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This May – Jun 2025, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost....
3 days ago
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Trends
Issue #24: What’s Happening This Week? Amex Taps In, CPF Locks Down, Travel Trends, and More
This week, we’re talking big moves and subtle shifts—from credit cards that now get you through MRT gantries, to a cooling (but still profitable) condo flipping scene. CPF is tightening...
4 days ago
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Property
HDB BTO Jul 2025 Review: Locations, Resale Values, Amenities, and More
Prospective home buyers, your next big opportunity is here. The July 2025 HDB Build-to-Order (BTO) launch is just around the corner—and it’s shaping up to be one of the year’s...
5 days ago
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Credit Cards
Is the Citi SMRT Card Singapore’s Most Underrated Cashback Card? (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Let’s be honest—the Citi SMRT Card doesn’t exactly have the coolest name. You might even mistake it for just another transport card. But if you ask me, this card is...
5 days ago
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Credit Cards
Turn Every Swipe Into Miles: Standard Chartered Journey Credit Card (MoneySmart Review 2025)
In 2025, Standard Chartered boldly invites you to “turn every swipe into sky-high rewards” with their SC Journey Credit Card. Whether it’s grabbing your daily coffee, hailing a Grab ride,...
16 May 2025
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Credit Cards
HSBC Live+ Credit Card: With 8% Cashback on Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment, is this the Ultimate Lifestyle Credit Card?
The HSBC Live+ Credit Card was recently crowned the Winner of the Best Credit Card Product for Cash Back in Asia Pacific 2025—and it’s easy to see why. This lifestyle card...
15 May 2025
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Credit Cards
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (May 2025): Win a Lilo & Stitch-Inspired Hawaii Vacation, Get Up to 50% off Flights, and More
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don’t end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and...
15 May 2025
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Savings Accounts
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (May 2025)
Two of Singapore’s top savings accounts—UOB One and OCBC 360—got nerfed on 1 May 2025. Interestingly, the updated rates put them pretty much neck and neck. So… which savings account is...
14 May 2025
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Travel Insurance
6 Best Travel Insurance Plans in Singapore (May 2025)
On my very first overseas trip without my parents, the airline lost my luggage for almost 24 hours. I was headed to Madrid, Spain, and had a layover in Zurich, Switzerland....
13 May 2025
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (May 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (May 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This May, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Apple 10.9-inch iPad 10th Gen WiFi 64GB (worth $499) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones...
8 May 2025
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Personal Loans
“I Lost $12,000 That was Going to Pay for Childcare”: How 4 Redditors Used Personal Loans to Manage Baby Costs
What would you do if the $12,000 you’d earmarked for childcare disappeared overnight? That’s what happened to one new parent who posted on Reddit: Though this Redditor is from overseas,...
7 May 2025
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (May 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.50%
Fixed Deposits
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (May 2025)—Minimum Deposits From $500, Rates Up To 2.50%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...
6 May 2025
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Trends
Issue #23: What’s Happening This Week? A $16 Million Penthouse Sale, Viral Sponge Charm, and More
In this week’s news mix, we have a viral sponge charm that’s taken the island by storm and a jaw-dropping luxury property payday. This week is also the last week...
30 April 2025
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Family
10 Best Flower Shops for Mother’s Day 2025—From As Low As $14.90
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for a thoughtful way to show your appreciation, a beautiful bouquet is always a wonderful choice. Now, I know what you’re...
25 April 2025
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Shopping
Which is the Most Affordable Online Bookstore in Singapore? We Compared 6 to Find Out
I’ve always had a soft spot for browsing books in person, so I was pretty excited to hear that Books Kinokuniya is opening a new outlet at Raffles City this...
25 April 2025
singapore finance news and updates
Trends
Issue #22: What’s Happening This Week? DBS Early Access to Waterbomb 2025, Latest Netflix Price Hike, and More
From price hikes to party vibes, there’s plenty of buzz in finance, travel, and lifestyle this week. One platform’s quietly raised its prices (again), another’s dropping travel deals up to...
23 April 2025
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Property
Guide to the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) Letter (2025): When You Need It, How to Apply, and More
Whether you’re buying a Built-To-Order (BTO) flat or a resale flat from HDB, there’s one slightly leh chey thing you’re gonna need to prepare. It’s not a 4-letter word like...
22 April 2025
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Family
12 Best Mother’s Day 2025 Dining Deals in Singapore: Mums Dine Free, Credit Card Promos, And More
Some of my fondest memories with my mum are over a good meal. They say mum’s cooking is the best—but my mum would much rather be on the receiving end....
21 April 2025
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Trends
Issue #21: What’s Happening This Week? YouTrip Launches MYR Wallet, Singapore Cuts 2025 GDP Forecast, and More
Did you catch that viral video of the purple sky over the Causeway? We finally found out what—or rather, who—that was all about. Clue: It starts with a You and...
16 April 2025
Pay Taxes, Earn Miles: Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Credit Cards
Pay Taxes, Earn Miles: Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card (MoneySmart Review 2025)
While most cards exclude income tax payments from earning rewards, the Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card makes an exception. When you use their Credit Card Income Tax Payment Facility,...
16 April 2025
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Trends
Issue #20: What’s Happening This Week? Trump’s Tariff War, HSBC’s New Invite-Only Card, and More
From Trump’s latest tariffs shaking global markets to rising COE prices, there’s plenty to unpack in the world of money this week. We also saw a rebound in software engineer...
9 April 2025
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Savings Accounts
UOB One Account Nerfed, Down to 3.3% From 4%—Which Savings Accounts Will Earn You More?
The UOB One account is getting nerfed—again.  The UOB One account will now earn you a maximum effective interest rate (EIR) of 3.30% p.a., down from 4% p.a., which was in...
7 April 2025
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Personal Loans
Car Loans vs Personal Loans: What’s the Best Way to Finance Your Car?
Thinking of buying a car in Singapore? You’re not alone—but you’re probably also aware that it’s a seriously big-ticket purchase. Between the Certificate of Entitlement (now $94,502 for a Category...
4 April 2025
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Personal Loans
Debt Consolidation Plans in Singapore: What Are They, and How Do They Work?
Feeling like you’re juggling too many loans at once? You’re definitely not alone. As of Dec 2024, household debt in Singapore made up 51.9% of the country’s Nominal GDP—yep, that’s...
3 April 2025
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Trends
Issue #19: What’s Happening This Week? Jul 2025 BTO and SBF Launches, UOB One Account Nerf, and More
Too busy to catch up on the news? We get it, especially with the short work week following Monday’s public holiday. Whether you’re planning your next move in the property...
2 April 2025