joanne-poh

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.

3 Tips For Singapore Retailers Who Want to Attract More Customers to Their Stores
Shopping
3 Tips For Singapore Retailers Who Want to Attract More Customers to Their Stores
Orchard Road is in trouble. Retailers pay sky high rents for the promise of high traffic. Orchard Road is still crowded, if the number of sweaty bodie...
26 September 2016
4 Hobbies That Are Not Only Free to Pick Up But Also Boost Your Street Cred
Entertainment
4 Hobbies That Are Not Only Free to Pick Up But Also Boost Your Street Cred
Everyone knows there are free or very cheap hobbies out there, but the problem is that a great many of these interests just don't sound that appealing...
24 September 2016
4 Ways to Turn Your Favourite Hobby into a Moneymaker in Singapore
Entertainment
4 Ways to Turn Your Favourite Hobby into a Moneymaker in Singapore
On the surface, it looks like Singaporeans do nothing but work, work and work some more. But there are thankfully actually quite a lot of people who a...
23 September 2016
Turning 65 This Year and Afraid Your Employer Will Ask You to Leave? These 3 Measures Can Help You Keep Your Job
Career
Turning 65 This Year and Afraid Your Employer Will Ask You to Leave? These 3 Measures Can Help You Keep Your Job
Very old people continuing to work despite barely being able to stand are a fact of life in Singapore. While McDonald’s outlets in other developed cou...
22 September 2016
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