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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.

Tokio Marine Travel Insurance Review: Claim, Promotion, Policy Wording
Travel Insurance
Tokio Marine Travel Insurance Review: Claim, Promotion, Policy Wording
Tokio Marine deserves a prize for being the most underrated insurance company in Singapore. The only thing most people know about them is that they’re...
8 August 2022
Mutual Funds vs Unit Trusts vs ETFs vs Money Market Funds: What’s the Difference?
Invest
Mutual Funds vs Unit Trusts vs ETFs vs Money Market Funds: What’s the Difference?
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
8 August 2022
AXA Travel Insurance Review: Covid-19 Cover, Wanderlust vs SmartTraveller (2022)
Travel Insurance
AXA Travel Insurance Review: Covid-19 Cover, Wanderlust vs SmartTraveller (2022)
The number of bargain travel insurance plans has exploded. Nowadays, you can find plans that are so cheap that it’s a wonder premium travel insurance...
4 August 2022
Best Travel Insurance with Covid-19 Coverage for Kids & Children
Travel Insurance
Best Travel Insurance with Covid-19 Coverage for Kids & Children
As sensible readers, we know you wouldn’t dream of going abroad without travel insurance. Especially, not now that Ms Rona is a thing. Well, if you’re...
2 August 2022
AMEX Travel Insurance Singapore Review: Platinum Card, KrisFlyer Card (2022)
Travel Insurance
AMEX Travel Insurance Singapore Review: Platinum Card, KrisFlyer Card (2022)
If you’re an American Express credit card user, not only are you a relatively rare breed, but you might also already have used the famous free Amex tr...
1 August 2022
Often Shuttle Between Malaysia & Singapore? 5 Reasons Why RHB Singapore Could Suit Your Financial Needs
Fixed Deposits
Often Shuttle Between Malaysia & Singapore? 5 Reasons Why RHB Singapore Could Suit Your Financial Needs
This post was written in collaboration with RHB Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
6 July 2022
3 Ways This Telco Pampers Its Customers with Awesome Rewards & Surprises
Budgeting
3 Ways This Telco Pampers Its Customers with Awesome Rewards & Surprises
This post was written in collaboration with Circles.Life. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editoria...
4 July 2022
Whole Life Insurance Pros & Cons: Is It Ever A Good Idea?
Life Insurance
Whole Life Insurance Pros & Cons: Is It Ever A Good Idea?
Or maybe you've heard about this whole vs term life insurance debate, and thought to yourself, same same but different. After all, they're both life i...
25 June 2022
DBS Vantage Visa Infinite Card: 4 Reasons Why We Love This New CC
Credit Cards
DBS Vantage Visa Infinite Card: 4 Reasons Why We Love This New CC
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
23 June 2022
Maybank SaveUp Account Review: Is SaveUp Account’s 3% Interest Rate Good?
Savings Accounts
Maybank SaveUp Account Review: Is SaveUp Account’s 3% Interest Rate Good?
Everyone needs a high interest savings account in their lives. These accounts let you earn a bit of interest on your spare cash—what’s not to like abo...
22 June 2022