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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.

4 Easy Ways to Make Some Spare Cash if You Play a Musical Instrument
Entertainment
4 Easy Ways to Make Some Spare Cash if You Play a Musical Instrument
Your parents put you through years of piano, violin or flute lessons, and now the only thing you can play is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. If that's th...
7 November 2016
These 3 Industries are Booming Thanks to Singaporeans’ Lifestyles
Entertainment
These 3 Industries are Booming Thanks to Singaporeans’ Lifestyles
Remember the old days when Singaporeans used to head to Orchard Road in order to shop till they dropped? Well, all that’s changed now. Judging by the...
7 November 2016
3 Stunning Destinations in Europe That are Cheap for Singaporeans
Travel
3 Stunning Destinations in Europe That are Cheap for Singaporeans
A trip to Europe usually ends in maxed out credit cards and a pile of shopping bags from Chanel and Prada, at least when Singaporeans are involved. Bu...
4 November 2016
4 Things You Must Do on the Last Day of Your Internship
Career
4 Things You Must Do on the Last Day of Your Internship
The school holidays have come and gone, and how did you spend yours? No, you didn’t take off on a backpacking trip across Europe, nor did you voluntee...
4 November 2016
4 Ways Singaporeans Get Tricked into Overspending at Shopping Malls
Shopping
4 Ways Singaporeans Get Tricked into Overspending at Shopping Malls
Walking around shopping malls is a classic Singaporean past-time that’s not changing any time soon. Shopping malls provide free air conditioning, lots...
3 November 2016
4 Skills That Will Help You Get Ahead in Any Job
Career
4 Skills That Will Help You Get Ahead in Any Job
So you’ve dutifully spent your $500 SkillsFuture credit on courses that claimed they’d help you upgrade your skills and get ahead at work. You take ca...
3 November 2016
3 Money Truths About Singaporean Millennials and What We Learn From Them
Budgeting
3 Money Truths About Singaporean Millennials and What We Learn From Them
Recently, I came across this interesting little tidbit on the internet. The Business Times conducted an experiment by asking their interns to track th...
2 November 2016
How to Enjoy a Week-Long Holiday in Shanghai For Less Than $700
Travel
How to Enjoy a Week-Long Holiday in Shanghai For Less Than $700
When Singaporeans go to Beijing for the first time, they spend their days visiting megamonuments like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. But when...
2 November 2016
4 Tips for Building a Chic Wardrobe on a Budget
Budgeting
4 Tips for Building a Chic Wardrobe on a Budget
Everybody wants to look good. The difference is that to some people “good” means not having armpit sweat stains on their t-shirts and smelling respect...
1 November 2016
5 Ways to Become Your Own Boss Without Starting an Actual Business
Career
5 Ways to Become Your Own Boss Without Starting an Actual Business
Complaints of having to “be someone else’s dog” or “help someone else earn money” are common amongst Singaporean employees. Many people lament that it...
1 November 2016