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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 Your Internet Service Provider Can Help You Save Money
Entertainment
3 Ways Your Internet Service Provider Can Help You Save Money
This post was written in collaboration with ViewQwest. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial i...
6 October 2022
How Going for Regular Health Screenings Can Help You Save Money in the Long Run
Healthcare
How Going for Regular Health Screenings Can Help You Save Money in the Long Run
This post was written in collaboration with Minmed. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial inte...
5 October 2022
Best 5G Tourist SIM Card in Singapore: 5 Reasons Why We Like the Singtel Tourist SIM
Travel
Best 5G Tourist SIM Card in Singapore: 5 Reasons Why We Like the Singtel Tourist SIM
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
29 September 2022
Bangkok Holiday Budget: Go on a Bangkok holiday from $583
Travel
Bangkok Holiday Budget: Go on a Bangkok holiday from $583
Spend a weekend in Bangkok and you’re sure to hear that familiar Singaporean accent in all the famous touristic and shopping spots. That’s because Sin...
28 September 2022
Should You Buy A Home with the Current Market Conditions? Tips to Navigate High Interest Rates, BTO Delays & More
Property
Should You Buy A Home with the Current Market Conditions? Tips to Navigate High Interest Rates, BTO Delays & More
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
26 September 2022
Amex KrisFlyer Credit Card - MoneySmart Credit Card Review
Credit Cards
Amex KrisFlyer Credit Card - MoneySmart Credit Card Review
The Amex KrisFlyer Credit Card is one of the cards officially co-branded with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, making it super easy to use since miles yo...
23 September 2022
5 Best Credit Cards for Groceries: NTUC, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage & Giant (2022)
Credit Cards
5 Best Credit Cards for Groceries: NTUC, Sheng Siong, Cold Storage & Giant (2022)
Saving money on groceries conjures up images of aunties aggressively clipping grocery coupons in the newspapers or travelling an extra 7km just to sho...
23 September 2022
This Preschool Develops Specialised Programmes to Enrich Your Little One’s  Learning Journey — Now with up to $2,600 in Savings
Education
This Preschool Develops Specialised Programmes to Enrich Your Little One’s Learning Journey — Now with up to $2,600 in Savings
This post was written in collaboration with Little Footprints Preschool. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to mainta...
12 September 2022
9 Shops to Buy Winter Clothes — Cold Wear, Winter Time, Decathlon, Uniqlo
Shopping
9 Shops to Buy Winter Clothes — Cold Wear, Winter Time, Decathlon, Uniqlo
While people in the Northern Hemisphere brace themselves for a miserable winter, Singaporeans are sourcing for where to buy winter wear in Singapore a...
9 September 2022
5 Unique Travel Ideas for Singaporeans Who’ve Already Been Everywhere
Travel
5 Unique Travel Ideas for Singaporeans Who’ve Already Been Everywhere
We all have that friend who struggles to decide where to go on holiday every few months because he’s already been virtually everywhere in the world. H...
8 September 2022