joanne-poh

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.

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
Think You're Ready to Be Your Own Boss? Ask Yourself These 3 Things First
Career
Think You're Ready to Be Your Own Boss? Ask Yourself These 3 Things First
To many Singaporeans, being your own boss can sound like a dream. Imagine being able to dictate the environment in which you work on a daily basis. No...
4 March 2016
3 Easy Hacks Chronic Overspenders Can Use to Save More and Spend Less
Budgeting
3 Easy Hacks Chronic Overspenders Can Use to Save More and Spend Less
Look at your to-do list for the week. Does it involve entries like “save the world” or “become a billionaire”? If your answer is yes, you're either Su...
4 March 2016
3 Things Fresh Grads Should Do Before Entering the Working World
Career
3 Things Fresh Grads Should Do Before Entering the Working World
Whether you spent your university days mugging furiously or trying valiantly not to pass out at Zouk, at some point you realised you had to clean up y...
4 March 2016
Need Emergency Short-Term Accommodation in Singapore? Here are 3 Affordable Ways to Get It
Property
Need Emergency Short-Term Accommodation in Singapore? Here are 3 Affordable Ways to Get It
If you were born and bred in Singapore, there's a good chance you've never ever had to think about looking for accommodation in your own country, save...
3 March 2016
If Singaporeans Knew These 4 Things, They Might Change Their Spending Habits
Opinion
If Singaporeans Knew These 4 Things, They Might Change Their Spending Habits
A 2011 survey found that only 1% of the Singaporeans surveyed said they didn't like shopping. The overwhelming majority—70% to be exact, either liked...
2 March 2016