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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.

Is Getting a Private University Education Worth It in Singapore?
Education
Is Getting a Private University Education Worth It in Singapore?
While it's true that Singapore students have lots more tertiary education options now than they did ten years ago, to say we have a really diverse edu...
23 December 2015
3 Realistic Money Goals Every Singaporean Should Have Going Into 2016
Budgeting
3 Realistic Money Goals Every Singaporean Should Have Going Into 2016
Let's face it, Singaporeans are just not that good at coming up with goals that haven't been programmed by society. Other than the whole “degree, job,...
22 December 2015
3 Red Flags Singaporeans Should Watch Out For Before Accepting a New Job
Career
3 Red Flags Singaporeans Should Watch Out For Before Accepting a New Job
Applying for a job in Singapore is scary. But not because you're afraid you won't find another—we've got a robust job market which means leaving your...
22 December 2015
Just Got Your Annual Increment? 5 Things Singaporeans Should Avoid Doing At All Costs
Opinion
Just Got Your Annual Increment? 5 Things Singaporeans Should Avoid Doing At All Costs
Unless your boss is the devil incarnate, you've probably received news of your salary increment for 2016… although let's admit it, there's a good chan...
21 December 2015
5 New Year's Resolutions Every Singaporean Should Make For 2016
Opinion
5 New Year's Resolutions Every Singaporean Should Make For 2016
So, did you manage to keep any of the New Year's resolutions you made at the end of last year? If your year went anything like ours did, your resoluti...
18 December 2015
Festive Season Shopping Strategy - How to Maximise Your Time and Money in Singapore
Shopping
Festive Season Shopping Strategy - How to Maximise Your Time and Money in Singapore
If you haven't bought your Christmas gifts yet, be afraid, be very afraid. You're at risk of spending your final week before the holidays being elbowe...
17 December 2015
3 Expensive Ways Singaporeans Spend Time Hanging Out and Their Cheaper Alternatives
Entertainment
3 Expensive Ways Singaporeans Spend Time Hanging Out and Their Cheaper Alternatives
Having fun in Singapore can be hard sometimes, not just because this country is full of boring sticks-in-the-mud (just kidding), but because it's so d...
16 December 2015
2 Key Advantages Singaporeans Have When Looking For Jobs Overseas
Career
2 Key Advantages Singaporeans Have When Looking For Jobs Overseas
The Singaporean employee sits quietly in his office cubicle, hoping his boss will leave early today so he can escape the office at a decent hour. He d...
16 December 2015
Thinking of Buying and Renting Out a Second Property? You'd Better be Prepared to Do These Things
Property
Thinking of Buying and Renting Out a Second Property? You'd Better be Prepared to Do These Things
Screw the white picket fence and the golden retriever. The Singaporean dream features a walk-in wardrobe and a second investment property to rent out....
15 December 2015
5 Awesome and Affordable Overseas Destinations to Go for New Year's Countdown 2015
Travel
5 Awesome and Affordable Overseas Destinations to Go for New Year's Countdown 2015
Let's be honest—if you want to celebrate New Year's Eve in Singapore anywhere but your bedroom, you'll have to brave such ridiculous crowds you'll wis...
15 December 2015