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Articles by Joanne Poh

In my previous life, I was a property lawyer who spent most of my time struggling to get out of bed or stuck in peak hour traffic. These days, as a freelance commercial writer, I work in bed, on the beach, in parks and at cafes, all while being really frugal. I like helping other people save money so they can stop living lives they don't like.

Buying an HDB BTO Flat in Singapore: A Step-By-Step Guide (2026)
Property
Buying an HDB BTO Flat in Singapore: A Step-By-Step Guide (2026)
Buying an HDB BTO flat is practically a rite of passage for Singaporeans. Here’s a step-by-step guide to your first BTO application and buying your flat.
29 May 2026
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (May 2026)—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding
Wedding Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (May 2026)—How Much Should You Give?
Wedding banquets in Singapore are a mercenary affair. Find out how much you should pack in your wedding ang bao to help the happy couple cover their costs.
4 May 2026
UOB PRVI Miles Card—MoneySmart Review 2026
Credit Cards
UOB PRVI Miles Card—MoneySmart Review 2026
Now that travel has restarted, it’s time to bust out the air miles credit cards and start racking up points for free air tickets. The UOB PRVI Miles...
30 April 2026
9 Best Air Miles Credit Cards in Singapore (Apr 2026)
Credit Cards
9 Best Air Miles Credit Cards in Singapore (Apr 2026)
Looking to earn free flights? Check out the 9 best credit cards for miles in Singapore that let you earn KrisFlyer miles with local and overseas spending.
15 April 2026
HSBC Revolution Card Buff: Up to 20X Points (8 mpd) on Contactless Payments and Online Spend (MoneySmart Review 2026)
Credit Cards
HSBC Revolution Card Buff: Up to 20X Points (8 mpd) on Contactless Payments and Online Spend (MoneySmart Review 2026)
The HSBC Revolution Card just got a glow-up—and this time, it’s not temporary. If you’ve been following this card, you’ll know HSBC rolled out a boost...
6 April 2026
Maid Insurance Policies in Singapore 2026—What Are They and How Much Do They Cost?
Health Insurance
Maid Insurance Policies in Singapore 2026—What Are They and How Much Do They Cost?
For some families, the person who really runs the household is a domestic helper. Without her, dishes would go unwashed, toilets would start to stink...
9 March 2026
Income Tax Filing 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide to This Year’s Tax Season
Budgeting
Income Tax Filing 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide to This Year’s Tax Season
It’s that time of the year again when we have to pay our dues to the government. Yup: Tax season is here again. If navigating IRAS and Singpass feel...
6 March 2026
Cash Management Accounts in Singapore: StashAway, Syfe, Endowus, Mari Invest, and More
Budgeting
Cash Management Accounts in Singapore: StashAway, Syfe, Endowus, Mari Invest, and More
Compare the best cash management accounts in Singapore (2026), including StashAway, Endowus, Syfe and Mari Invest, with updated yields, fees and liquidity.
4 February 2026
Is Living in Singapore Expensive? Here’s The Cost of Living in Singapore (2026)
Budgeting
Is Living in Singapore Expensive? Here’s The Cost of Living in Singapore (2026)
Singapore is the most expensive city in the world. From rental costs to daily expenses, we break down the cost of living in Singapore in 2026.
30 January 2026
Cost of Health Screening Packages in Singapore (2026)—Public and Private Hospitals, Clinics and More
Healthcare
Cost of Health Screening Packages in Singapore (2026)—Public and Private Hospitals, Clinics and More
Can't decide where to do a health screening in Singapore? We break down and compare the costs of private and public options available to you.
29 January 2026