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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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Trends
Issue #8: What’s Happening This Week?—Singapore to Launch 19,600 BTO Flats in 2025, COE Quota to Rise by 8%, And More
Singapore’s 2025 flat supply gets a 19,600 boost in BTO flats, Standard Chartered nerfs their flagship savings account (again!), and an iconic hotel opens a luxurious all-villa resort in Sentosa....
17 January 2025
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Dining
CNY Reunion Dinner 2025—12 Chinese Restaurant Set Meals Under $70++/pax
For some, Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner is your chance to catch up with your extended family and kick off the new year. You haven’t seen them in ages,...
16 January 2025
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Trends
Issue #7: What’s Happening This Week?—Singapore Passport Ranked #1, Etiqa launches Shariah-compliant ILP, and More
The freshly crowned best passport in the world, Singapore’s first Shariah-compliant investment-linked policy (ILP) in over a decade, and a new law that could be the key to protecting your...
10 January 2025
Li Chun 2025: The Most Auspicious Date and Time to Deposit Money This Chinese New Year 2025
Entertainment
Li Chun 2025: The Most Auspicious Date and Time to Deposit Money This Chinese New Year 2025
You might not know it by name, but perhaps you’ve noticed snaking (get it? It’s the Year of the Snake!) queues at cash deposit machines on a particular day during...
10 January 2025
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Trends
Issue #6: What’s Happening This Week?—$300 CDC Vouchers, CNY “Fit” Notes, Credit Card Nerfs, and More
The start of a new year always comes with a host of exciting updates. 2025 is no exception. This year, we’ve started off strong with the release of the latest...
3 January 2025
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Entertainment
10 Best Places to Catch Fireworks for Free in Singapore This New Year’s Eve 2025
The countdown to 2025 is on, and what better way to welcome the new year than with a dazzling display of fireworks? Whether you’re looking for a romantic spot, a...
28 December 2024
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Trends
Issue #5: Bus and MRT Fares Are Going Up, HSBC Extends Live+ Card’s 8% Cashback, and More
Did you see these coming? Public transport fares are going up (boo), and one of the most exciting new cards launched this year is getting its 8% cashback extended (yay!)....
27 December 2024
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Travel
Public Holidays in Singapore 2025: How to Get 48 Days of Holiday Using 15 Days of Annual Leave
Where did 2024 go? It feels like just yesterday we were making resolutions and planning holidays, and now here we are, gearing up for another new year. One of the...
27 December 2024
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Trends
Issue #4: What’s Happening This Week?—Trust Bank Launches Savings Pots, Private Home Sales Surge, and More
What do a digital otter savings buddy, private home sales and new cars have in common? They’re all part of What’s Happening This Week?, our weekly round-up of the latest...
18 December 2024
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Dining
10 Best Christmas Log Cake Promotions in Singapore (2024)—Starting From $25, Up to 30% Off
Spoiler alert: Christmas log cakes aren’t cheap, especially if you buy the really nice, glossy ones from hotels. If you go for a hefty cake (>1kg) with premium ingredients, it’s...
18 December 2024
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Trends
Issue #3: What’s Happening This Week?—Passport-Free Travel to JB, Falling CPF Rates, and More
This week, our finance news stories impact your savings, travel, and even health care options. From tweaks to CPF interest rates to passport-free travel initiatives, the latest headlines are filled...
13 December 2024
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Trends
Issue #2: What’s Happening This Week?—New Digital Pet Insurance, 80% Discounts for Off-Peak Commute
New curry sauce rules that aren’t currying any favours, 80% discounts to fight morning train/bus congestion (anyone missing the Covid-19 days now?), a fresh new digital pet insurance, and more....
6 December 2024
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Credit Cards
The New and the Nerfed—Key Credit Card Updates You Need to Know
Singapore’s credit card scene is always evolving. Sometimes, new contenders join the playing field, like the HSBC Live+ Card and the Trust Cashback Credit Card released earlier this year. Other...
6 December 2024
standard chartered smart credit card moneysmart review
Credit Cards
Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card Now Has Minimum Spends and Cashback Tiers—MoneySmart Review (2024)
Yesterday, the Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card offered 6% cashback at merchants like Netflix, Spotify, and fast food joints, plus the same cashback on your daily train or bus commute....
5 December 2024
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Invest
How to Choose a Proposal Ring with an Investment Grade Gemstone
You’ve probably heard the term “a diamond is forever”. But did you know this romanticised saying was originally a tagline for an advertisement? It comes from the diamond company De...
27 November 2024
weekly summary of top finance news singapore
Trends
Issue #1: What’s Happening This Week?—Civil Servants’ Bonus, COE drops, SCB Launches New Luxury Card
Short on time to catch up on the news, but want to stay informed about what’s happening in Singapore? We’ve got you covered. Our team has sifted through the overwhelming...
26 November 2024
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Shopping
Best Black Friday Deals and Promo Codes (2024): ShopBack, Dyson, Zalora, Royal Caribbean, and More
Food, beauty, electronics, home living, toys, fashion—everything goes on sale for one special day each month. And in November, after the 11.11 sales, we get a second chance at snagging...
26 November 2024
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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
gxs flexicard moneysmart review
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
hotels with a view
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