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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.

3 Ways to Improve Our Public Transport System That Have Nothing to Do With Frequency, Overcrowding or Breakdowns

3 Ways to Improve Our Public Transport System That Have Nothing to Do With Frequency, Overcrowding or Breakdowns

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell you what's wrong with Singapore's public transport system—it's too crowded, breaks down too often, and for...

3 Silly Financial Mistakes Even Young, Educated Singaporeans are Making

3 Silly Financial Mistakes Even Young, Educated Singaporeans are Making

Aunties and uncles aren’t the only ones making bad financial decisions in Singapore. While the pioneer generation end up getting conned by scammers se...

How Much Does it Cost to Park Your Car in Singapore Compared to Other Expensive Cities?

How Much Does it Cost to Park Your Car in Singapore Compared to Other Expensive Cities?

Poor HDB. According to them, they’re going to lose $100m a year if they don’t hike up parking fees. Thanks to this sob story, expect to pay 20% more f...

Sick of Waiting for the Feeder Bus? Ride an Electric Bike or Scooter Instead

Sick of Waiting for the Feeder Bus? Ride an Electric Bike or Scooter Instead

The last three times I was almost run over by a vehicle, a car was not involved. Twice I was almost mowed over by some guy zipping down a sidewalk on...

4 Reasons We Get to Save Money Thanks to Singapore’s Hot Weather

4 Reasons We Get to Save Money Thanks to Singapore’s Hot Weather

Ask any Singaporeans what they hate about Singapore and you can bet they’ll mention the weather which, I think everyone can agree, is consistently cra...

Could Getting Married Early Actually Make Financial Sense in Singapore?

Could Getting Married Early Actually Make Financial Sense in Singapore?

The last time I checked, Singapore was one of the world's least romantic places. Half of local marriages occur because HDB says so, and a curt "no mon...

6 Things All Budget Travellers Should Take on Their Trips

6 Things All Budget Travellers Should Take on Their Trips

Everyone has that friend who severely overpacks on every overseas vacation and is often spotted lugging around a gigantic suitcase and multiple carry-...

3 Job Search Mistakes Many Singaporeans Make at Each Stage of the Job Hunting Process

3 Job Search Mistakes Many Singaporeans Make at Each Stage of the Job Hunting Process

What happens when you need a new job? For many Singaporeans, the solution is to pick up the phone, call a headhunter and let him do all the dirty work...

Should Singaporean Uni Students Fork Out the Money to Live on Campus?

Should Singaporean Uni Students Fork Out the Money to Live on Campus?

Reading the Singapore news is a constant reminder that life just keeps getting more expensive. Just last week alone, we received news that we'll soon...

3 Famous Travel Booking Sites Singaporeans Can Redeem Reward Points From to Exchange for Hotel Discounts

3 Famous Travel Booking Sites Singaporeans Can Redeem Reward Points From to Exchange for Hotel Discounts

Remember that little Coffee Bean card that lets you claim a free drink after buying a certain number of coffees? You know you need to drink as much co...