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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.

How Singaporeans Should Be Planning For Their Holidays in 2016
Travel
How Singaporeans Should Be Planning For Their Holidays in 2016
No matter how much you love the thousands of shopping malls in Singapore, you've got to admit that this tiny island gets claustrophobic at times. Tha...
15 December 2015
Look Out For These 3 Financial Red Flags Before Getting Married
Opinion
Look Out For These 3 Financial Red Flags Before Getting Married
Singaporean women have a reputation for being money-sucking gold diggers, or at least that's what the regulars over at the EDMW forums would have you...
14 December 2015
Most People in Other Developed Countries Can't Enjoy These 4 Things Singaporeans Take For Granted
Opinion
Most People in Other Developed Countries Can't Enjoy These 4 Things Singaporeans Take For Granted
As Singaporeans, we spend so much of our time complaining about how expensive things are that anyone outside of the country would think we were all li...
14 December 2015
3 Ways Young Singaporeans Can Help To Save Money When Living With Their Parents
Family
3 Ways Young Singaporeans Can Help To Save Money When Living With Their Parents
If the government wants to know why young Singaporeans aren't coupling up and having babies as often or as quickly for their liking, they might want t...
11 December 2015
The Most Awesome Christmas Gifts to Buy Under $30 / $50 / $300
Shopping
The Most Awesome Christmas Gifts to Buy Under $30 / $50 / $300
If you still have money leftover after paying last month's credit card bills and making your housing loan repayments, then congratulations, you get to...
10 December 2015
4 Ways to Make Taking Public Transport in Singapore More Bearable and Productive
Transportation
4 Ways to Make Taking Public Transport in Singapore More Bearable and Productive
Recently, after five years of avoiding the overcrowded buses and MRT, I sold my motorcycle. What followed was one month of extreme frustration. From w...
10 December 2015
3 Things Singaporean Students Should Learn at School That Can Impact Their Finances as Adults
Opinion
3 Things Singaporean Students Should Learn at School That Can Impact Their Finances as Adults
I'll be the first person to tell you that you can't expect MOE teachers to teach kids everything. Asking why your kid can't tie his shoelaces or isn't...
10 December 2015
3 Things You Should Leave Out From Your Resume
Career
3 Things You Should Leave Out From Your Resume
I've got several friends who are either business owners or recruitment agents, and as a result I've had the opportunity to have a look at many of the...
9 December 2015
5 Retirement Expenses Singaporeans Will Definitely Regret Not Planning For
Budgeting
5 Retirement Expenses Singaporeans Will Definitely Regret Not Planning For
If you intend to rely entirely on your CPF savings when you retire, you'd better prepare to spend the final years of your life eating plain bread and...
8 December 2015
3 Mindset Changes That Can Have a Huge Impact on Singaporeans' Financial Lives
Opinion
3 Mindset Changes That Can Have a Huge Impact on Singaporeans' Financial Lives
To be brutally honest, the pursuit of the Singaporean dream is going to end in bankruptcy for a lot of people. When are Singaporeans going to come to...
8 December 2015