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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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Budgeting
5 Finfluencers You Should Follow: Top Finance Influencers in Singapore
These days, you can learn anything online. In today’s digital age, we can plan entire trip itineraries without ever leaving TikTok and learn how to change a car tyre simply...
22 November 2024
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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...
11 November 2024
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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
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
dbs yuu card moneysmart review
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
uob-one-card-moneysmart-review
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
uob prvi miles card vs krisflyer uob card review
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
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Invest
How Long is the Waitlist for a Rolex? Is There a Waitlist at All? We Found Out for Ourselves
Fancy yourself a brand new Rolex? When it comes to getting your dream luxury watch, time is of the essence. Getting your hands on a luxury watch isn’t just a...
29 August 2024
Travelling with Kids: 10 Possible Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Family
Travelling with Kids: 10 Possible Disasters and How to Avoid Them
There’s a lot that can go wrong when you’re travelling—and there’s even more that can go wrong when you’re travelling with kids. From your child screaming non-stop on a 12-hour...
26 August 2024
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Credit Cards
Comparing Credit Cards: UOB EVOL vs UOB One (2024)
One gives you 10% cashback on online, mobile contactless and overseas in-store spending. The other gives you (up to) 10% cashback on dining, online shopping, groceries, health and beauty, convenience...
26 August 2024
MSIG TravelEasy Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Travel Insurance
MSIG TravelEasy Travel Insurance—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Which popular Japan-based travel insurance provider in Singapore has its roots in marine and fire insurance? Yup, if you opened this article, you’ll know it’s MSIG—Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings,...
23 August 2024
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Travel
Digital Multi-Currency Accounts & Cards For Travel Spending: YouTrip, Revolut, Amaze and More
Singaporeans are always looking for ways to save cash—especially when travelling. This is where digital multi-currency accounts come in. The world of digital multi-currency accounts is constantly changing—for better or for...
22 August 2024
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Dining
National Day Promotions 2024: NDP eCoupons, $0.59 Deals, 1-for-1 Offers, and More
Singaporeans love a good deal. It’s part of our national identity. So for a nation of money-savvy, food-loving folk, there’s no better way to celebrate National Day the Singaporean way...
5 August 2024