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Articles by Vanessa Nah

Vanessa likes her personal finance articles the way she likes her sitcoms—funny, entertaining, and leaving people knowing a little more about life. In another life, Vanessa was the biggest nerd in class and was *this* close to doing a PhD. That researcher is still in her as she now digs out the ins and outs of personal loans, T&Cs of credit cards, and ups and downs of alternative investments. When Vanessa’s not debunking finance myths, you’ll find her attending dance classes, fingerpicking a guitar, or fulfilling her life mission to make her one-eyed cat the most spoiled kitty in the world.

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Travel Insurance
6 Best Travel Insurance Plans in Singapore (Nov 2024)
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....
19 hours ago
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Savings Accounts
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Nov 2024)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money...
1 day ago
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Entertainment
Top 48 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Nov 2024): Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland, Singapore’s Largest Free Meditation Event, and More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This November, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. Recharge free...
1 day ago
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Credit Cards
GXS FlexiCard—MoneySmart Review (2024)
The GXS FlexiCard is a very unusual credit card. While other credit cards impose interest charges of around 27.9% if you make a late payment, this card comes with zero...
3 days ago
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Travel
Rooms With a View—6 Picturesque Hotels You Won’t Want to Leave, Starting From Just $56/Night
Sights to see, activities to do, food to eat—these are the factors that we usually turn our focus to when we travel. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we all...
5 November 2024
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Nov 2024)—Rates Up To 3.25%, Minimum Deposits From $500
Fixed Deposits
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Nov 2024)—Rates Up To 3.25%, Minimum Deposits From $500
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...
5 November 2024
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Nov 2024): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Nov 2024): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This November, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with up to $7,900 worth of staycay, shopping and dining vouchers, a Samsonite Choca Spinner 68/25 (worth...
4 November 2024
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Dining
11 Best Halal Buffets in Singapore (Oct 2024)—Starting From $29.50++
Whether you’re a Muslim or are dining with Muslim friends, you’ll be pleased to know that many of the best buffets in Singapore are halal-certified. We’re not just talking about...
30 October 2024
What Affects Personal Loan Interest Rates?
Personal Loans
What Affects Personal Loan Interest Rates?
Back when we were kids, borrowing money was a simple affair. You’d ask your friend if you could borrow $5, they would hand you cash from their Hello Kitty wallet,...
29 October 2024
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Personal Loans
Should You Take A Personal Loan To Help With The Rising Costs Of Living?
“Things are cheaper than before!” said no one ever. When it comes to living costs, there’s a lot that Singaporeans are up against. Singapore was ranked as the world’s most...
28 October 2024
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Credit Cards
3 Best Ways to Optimise Your Credit Card Air Miles Spend in Singapore
In Singapore, the credit card scene (and the air miles involved with them) can be kind of overwhelming. Do I use this card for that? How many miles am I...
25 October 2024
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Announcements
What Are SmartPoints, and What Can You Use Them For?
Last year, MoneySmart announced the launch of SmartRewards, our very own rewards programme that gives you the ultimate flexibility to choose the gifts you want. At the heart of the...
24 October 2024
Trust Cashback Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Credit Cards
Trust Cashback Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2024)
At first glance, the Trust Cashback Credit Card seems to bring you the best of both cashback worlds: Unlimited cashback credit cards let you earn limitless cashback on pretty much...
23 October 2024
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Announcements
Win 15,000 SmartPoints (worth $1,500!) With Just 1 Click—Join Our Virtual Treasure Hunt
This Oct 2024, MoneySmart turns 15! It’s been quite a ride, and we couldn’t have done it without you. To thank you for your support over the past 15 years,...
23 October 2024
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Property
HDB BTO Oct 2024 Review: Locations, Prices, Application Rates, and More
The 2024 Build-to-Order (BTO) season is going out with a bang. The Oct 2024 BTO launch will be the last one of the year, and will offer 8,573 flats across...
21 October 2024
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Credit Cards
Best Bank Offers in Singapore (Oct 2024): Win 1,500 ION+ Points, Get 10% 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...
11 October 2024
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Credit Cards
The DBS yuu Card Now Earns You Up to 10 Krisflyer Miles Per Dollar—MoneySmart Review (2024)
The “I want nobody, nobody but yuu” jingle was the bane of my existence last year while I was doing my grocery shopping. There was no escaping the ear-grating ditty...
4 October 2024
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Career
“Am I Hoarding or Am I Selling?”—How This Gemstone Collector and Businessman Manages His >$1 Million Collection
Is it really possible to do what you love for a living? It’s an ideal that many of us were brought up to believe, myself included. But as I powered...
30 September 2024
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Credit Cards
Instarem Amaze Card Review—After UOB’s Nerf, Which are the Best Credit Cards to Link With it?
Any miles chaser worth their salt has heard of the Instarem Amaze Card—if not already has it in their wallet. Among the flood of multi-currency card options we’re bombarded with...
27 September 2024
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Travel Insurance
Zurich Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
What if I told you there’s a travel insurance plan that will give you free airport lounge access if your flight gets delayed? What if this travel insurance was also...
26 September 2024
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Credit Cards
The UOB One Card Now Offers up to 20% Cashback—but Here’s the Catch (MoneySmart Review 2024)
Does earning 20% cashback on a credit card sound like a dream? UOB’s just made that dream a reality with their UOB One Card. The UOB One Card has always...
24 September 2024
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Travel
Best Ways to Stay Connected as a Tourist at F1 Singapore: Unlimited* 5G Tourist SIM, eSIMs, And More
With a record-breaking 24 races across 21 countries, the 2024 F1 season is set to be the most thrilling yet, and the Singapore Grand Prix is considered one of the...
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Entertainment
Best Deals for F1 Singapore 2024: All-Day Buffets, Free-Flow Alcohol, Race Simulators, And More
The Formula 1 (F1) Singapore race is often considered the hardest F1 race of the season. ”If you survive Singapore, then you’re fit for anything else in Formula 1!” says...
17 September 2024
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Dining
6 Best Mooncake Fairs in Singapore (2024): Mooncake Price List, Promos, and More
Each year when the Mid-Autumn Festival rolls around, Singaporeans go lunar-tic for mooncakes. Mooncakes start appearing in our homes, offices, and even our shopping malls in the form of mooncake fairs. Why...
6 September 2024
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Credit Cards
Comparing Credit Cards: UOB PRVI Miles vs Krisflyer UOB (2024)
The UOB PRVI Miles Card has the highest base miles earn rates among entry-level miles cards in Singapore. Impressive, no? But don’t forget that it comes with a conversion fee....
2 September 2024