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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.

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...

Instead of Unemployment Insurance, Here’s What is Being Done Instead to Help Singaporeans Keep Their Jobs

Instead of Unemployment Insurance, Here’s What is Being Done Instead to Help Singaporeans Keep Their Jobs

Taylor Swift insures her legs, but unfortunately for Singaporeans, you’re not going to be able to do the same for your jobs. If you lose your job, you...

3 Reasons Why Singaporeans Should Be More Supportive of the Government’s Budget 2016 Measures to Help SMEs

3 Reasons Why Singaporeans Should Be More Supportive of the Government’s Budget 2016 Measures to Help SMEs

The average Singapore employee labours away for an SME towkay whom he sees as being exploitative, evil and one rung below Satan. So it’s no surprise...

6 Things That Should Set Off Alarm Bells When You Go For a Job Interview

6 Things That Should Set Off Alarm Bells When You Go For a Job Interview

It’s a lot easier to be pickier about a job before you accept, rather than change jobs just because you can, only to realise you’ve switched to a job...

3 Good Habits That Stop You From Wasting Money on the Things You Buy

3 Good Habits That Stop You From Wasting Money on the Things You Buy

Singaporeans like to buy, buy, buy. But how much do they actually get out of the stuff they fork out good money for? If you’re guilty of paying for a...

5 Key Steps Singaporeans in Their 20s Can Take in Order to Move Towards Financial Independence

5 Key Steps Singaporeans in Their 20s Can Take in Order to Move Towards Financial Independence

Singaporeans might have a pretty decent median salary compared to other countries in the region, but we don’t fare so well when it comes to financial...