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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 Huge Reasons Young Singaporeans Need to Start Investing ASAP
Invest
3 Huge Reasons Young Singaporeans Need to Start Investing ASAP
Your parents always wished you were a child prodigy, but all those violin/abacus/ballet classes were wasted on you, and here you are, an adult who's a...
15 March 2016
3 Reasons Why Singapore May NOT Be the Most Liveable City For Asian Expats
Opinion
3 Reasons Why Singapore May NOT Be the Most Liveable City For Asian Expats
Singapore has long been thought of as a paradise for monied expats. Paying almost zero income tax, partying in a playground for the rich and jetting o...
14 March 2016
4 Things You Should Do If Your Workplace Offers Staggered Hours
Career
4 Things You Should Do If Your Workplace Offers Staggered Hours
If your boss had a choice, you would be sitting at your desk every morning at 9 sharp. But the public transport system, which is bursting at the seams...
14 March 2016
5 Excuses Singaporeans Make For Not Planning For Retirement Early
Budgeting
5 Excuses Singaporeans Make For Not Planning For Retirement Early
It's Singapore's dirty little secret, but anyone who spends more than a few weeks here notices it: The number of old, wizened people who continue to t...
11 March 2016
4 Little Rituals That Can Help Saving Money Become a Habit
Budgeting
4 Little Rituals That Can Help Saving Money Become a Habit
Everybody has their own little habits or rituals. Maybe you make it a point to buy 4D each time you see a car accident. Maybe you go for a massage in...
11 March 2016
Going for an Interview? Don't Forget to Bring These 6 Things
Career
Going for an Interview? Don't Forget to Bring These 6 Things
Unless you're wearing a Superman costume under your suit, you should not be turning up at a job interview empty handed. Since you already spent the e...
10 March 2016
4 Food Hacks That Make Life Cheaper and Easier in Singapore
Dining
4 Food Hacks That Make Life Cheaper and Easier in Singapore
A few years ago, my idea of a home-cooked meal was flinging a slice of cheese into a bowl of steaming hot instant noodles. These days, I wouldn't exac...
10 March 2016
6 Interesting Places Singaporeans Can Visit This Year Without Needing to Apply for a Visa
Travel
6 Interesting Places Singaporeans Can Visit This Year Without Needing to Apply for a Visa
There might be lots of things people complain about in Singapore, like the heat, the crowds and the fact that practically everything is expensive as h...
9 March 2016
10 Cheap Things to Do When Having Friends Over at Your Place
Entertainment
10 Cheap Things to Do When Having Friends Over at Your Place
So you've blown all your cash on your resale flat and are now enjoying the much-delayed experience of having your own place. Congratulations, but now...
8 March 2016
4 Money-Saving Travel Tips That Can Make Your Trip More Memorable
Travel
4 Money-Saving Travel Tips That Can Make Your Trip More Memorable
Besides food and shopping, the one other thing many Singaporeans live for is travel. For many, their main motivation for all those evenings at the off...
8 March 2016