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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.

Young Singaporeans Still Want to Own Cars Despite the “Car-Free” Initiative - Here’s Why
Transportation
Young Singaporeans Still Want to Own Cars Despite the “Car-Free” Initiative - Here’s Why
“Car-free” has turned into one of those meaningless buzzwords bandied around by politicians to make people feel more optimistic about the future. Des...
21 September 2016
7 Psychological Reasons Why Singaporeans Keep Overspending
Opinion
7 Psychological Reasons Why Singaporeans Keep Overspending
Oops, I did it again. That seems to be the refrain of the many Singaporeans who aren’t exactly shabbily paid but still can’t seem to pay off their cre...
21 September 2016
3 Reasons Singaporeans Quit High Paying Jobs to Do Less Prestigious Work
Career
3 Reasons Singaporeans Quit High Paying Jobs to Do Less Prestigious Work
Every kiasu parent's dream is that their kids will get a high paying job when they graduate. The day their offspring becomes a doctor, lawyer or inves...
20 September 2016
3 Pieces of Advice For Young Singaporeans Embarking on Careers at Raffles Place
Career
3 Pieces of Advice For Young Singaporeans Embarking on Careers at Raffles Place
If you know where the fat bird at Raffles Place is, know exactly what to do with a tissue packet during lunchtime and know your way around the warren...
19 September 2016
4 Cheap Destinations in Southeast Asia for Singaporeans Who’ve Seen It All
Travel
4 Cheap Destinations in Southeast Asia for Singaporeans Who’ve Seen It All
Escaping overseas on holiday is one of Singaporeans’ favourite past-times. We’re some of the world’s most avid travellers, and no wonder—a strong Sing...
16 September 2016
How to Get Drunk on a Budget in Singapore
Budgeting
How to Get Drunk on a Budget in Singapore
Cracking open the can of cold beer at the end of a challenging day at work could cost… more than an hour’s worth of your salary. Alcohol is one of man...
16 September 2016
Here's Why This New Singaporean Site Might Be Daiso's Strongest Competitor
Shopping
Here's Why This New Singaporean Site Might Be Daiso's Strongest Competitor
For the longest time, Daiso was my favourite retailer in Singapore. I mean, you can’t argue with $2 everything. But guess what—apparently, you can go...
16 September 2016
Tuition inflation in Singapore: Where Should Your Child Go for Classes?
Education
Tuition inflation in Singapore: Where Should Your Child Go for Classes?
Junior comes home from school one day with a less-than-satisfactory grade on his primary 1 math paper, and like any Singaporean parent, you freak out...
15 September 2016
3 Ways Singaporeans Can Give Back to the Community That Doesn't Involve Just Donating Money
Opinion
3 Ways Singaporeans Can Give Back to the Community That Doesn't Involve Just Donating Money
One day, when you strike Toto, you’ll donate a ton of cash to charity and become a philanthropist. Since you’ll no longer have to work in your dead en...
15 September 2016
If You’re Not Motivated to Save Money, Here are 3 Long Term Goals That Can Give You Some Drive
Budgeting
If You’re Not Motivated to Save Money, Here are 3 Long Term Goals That Can Give You Some Drive
Frugal people get a bad name in Singapore. Apparently, not buying designer handbags or spending a day’s wages on a restaurant meal means you’re not li...
14 September 2016