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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.

Promoted Without a Pay Increase? Here's What You Should Be Doing
Career
Promoted Without a Pay Increase? Here's What You Should Be Doing
Everything thinks a promotion is something to be happy about. But guess what—a promotion could mean you end up doing extra work for the same pay. A re...
24 October 2016
Graduating With a General Degree? Here's Why Young Singaporeans Shouldn't Panic
Opinion
Graduating With a General Degree? Here's Why Young Singaporeans Shouldn't Panic
There’s been a lot of talk about how hard it’s been for recent graduates to find jobs. But let’s be clear—there’s a big difference between the type of...
21 October 2016
5 Non-Touristy Holiday Destinations Where Singaporeans are Less Likely to Get Ripped Off
Travel
5 Non-Touristy Holiday Destinations Where Singaporeans are Less Likely to Get Ripped Off
So you saved up for a year to pay for that much-dreamed-about holiday in Paris, and you’re finally face to face with the Eiffel Tower. Wow. You lean i...
21 October 2016
6 Tuition Centres in Singapore That Offer More Than Just Tuition
Education
6 Tuition Centres in Singapore That Offer More Than Just Tuition
Back in secondary school, I had friends who used to get their parents to sign them up at certain tuition centres because there were lots of pretty gir...
20 October 2016
3 Real Reasons Singaporeans Want to Get a Flat Before Having a Kid
Family
3 Real Reasons Singaporeans Want to Get a Flat Before Having a Kid
So if you’ve been following the local news or at least have a Facebook account, you’d have read about Josephine Teo’s biggest gaffe—her comment that c...
19 October 2016
3 Ways to Sneakily Save Money Without Even Realising It
Budgeting
3 Ways to Sneakily Save Money Without Even Realising It
Saving money in Singapore can be quite a torture. Imagine yourself, sitting at that overpriced bar at Marina Bay, sipping on your glass of tap water a...
19 October 2016
Here are 4 Things You Can Do in October to Minimise the Damage From Impending Holiday Spending
Budgeting
Here are 4 Things You Can Do in October to Minimise the Damage From Impending Holiday Spending
It’s only October, but before you know it, the Orchard Road Christmas lights are going to be up (and they’d better put on a good show, given the numbe...
18 October 2016
To Use a Housing Agent Or Not? 5 Ways Singaporeans Can Decide
Property
To Use a Housing Agent Or Not? 5 Ways Singaporeans Can Decide
Anyone who thinks Singaporeans are lazy because they get maids to do all their housework is mistaken. We pay others to do our crap for us only if it’s...
17 October 2016
Should You Recontract With Your Telco if You Want to Upgrade Your Smartphone to the New iPhone 7?
Budgeting
Should You Recontract With Your Telco if You Want to Upgrade Your Smartphone to the New iPhone 7?
So, the iPhone 7 is out, and predictably enough, Singaporeans have gone nuts, screaming bloody murder when delivery of the handsets was delayed. As us...
14 October 2016
4 Inexpensive Items Budget Travellers Should Always Pack With Them
Travel
4 Inexpensive Items Budget Travellers Should Always Pack With Them
Think back to your last vacation. Did your itinerary include hunting for Michelin star restaurants and shopping for designer goods? Then you’re most d...
13 October 2016