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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.

Top 3 Ways Kiasu Singaporean Parents Waste Money Unnecessarily

Top 3 Ways Kiasu Singaporean Parents Waste Money Unnecessarily

When I was a kid, the main child-related things my parents spent on other than the necessary food and clothes were Enid Blyton books, My Little Pony f...

Here's Why Being “Too Educated” About Insurance is Not a Bad Thing in Singapore

Here's Why Being “Too Educated” About Insurance is Not a Bad Thing in Singapore

The kiasu Singaporean strikes again! A recent news report detailed how certain Singaporeans were “overusing” their medical insurance policies and driv...

Here's Why Uber is NOT Going to Cause COE Prices to Rise in the Short Term

Here's Why Uber is NOT Going to Cause COE Prices to Rise in the Short Term

In the wonderful world of Singapore, COE prices are one of our favourite topics to bitch about over a nice steaming cup of kopi-C or hipster coffee (d...

4 Expensive Love and Sex-Related Scams Singaporeans are Falling For

4 Expensive Love and Sex-Related Scams Singaporeans are Falling For

In Singapore, the relationship between love and money is a bit too close for comfort. First dates are often filled with excessive talk of careers and...

4 Unnecessary Things Singaporean Travellers on a Budget Should Avoid Wasting Money On

4 Unnecessary Things Singaporean Travellers on a Budget Should Avoid Wasting Money On

Singaporeans are great at wasting money everywhere, not just in their home country. Despite our relatively small population, we’ve all seen those Sing...

5 Sneaky Ways to Check if There’s Good Work-Life Balance at a Company You’re Interviewing For

5 Sneaky Ways to Check if There’s Good Work-Life Balance at a Company You’re Interviewing For

If you think Singaporeans only care about money, you’re wrong. While money used to be the biggest factor influencing Singaporeans’ career decisions, p...

6 of Singapore’s Best Malls For Bargain Hunters Looking For a Good Deal

6 of Singapore’s Best Malls For Bargain Hunters Looking For a Good Deal

The last thing we need in Singapore is another H&M or Uniqlo. That’s what Orchard Road landlords are learning the hard way right now. The number of va...

Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave? Here are 4 Things You Must Settle

Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave? Here are 4 Things You Must Settle

Having a child, especially your first, is like dealing with an alien invasion—albeit an invasion by a cute, googly-eyed alien. The home can feel like...

The 3 Types of Insurance Policies Singaporeans Should Consider

The 3 Types of Insurance Policies Singaporeans Should Consider

If your insurance agent had his way, you’d be insured for everything from the flu to missed MRT trains. On top of that you’d be paying every leftover...

3 Ways to Deal When Your Friends are the Ones Making You Spend Money

3 Ways to Deal When Your Friends are the Ones Making You Spend Money

Despite the high cost of living, the only Singaporeans you’re likely to hear openly encouraging each other to save money are aunties at FairPrice. Amo...