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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 Ways to Save Money on Gadgets in Singapore

3 Ways to Save Money on Gadgets in Singapore

“Is there wifi here?” is the favourite phrase of a Singaporean on holiday. Here in Singapore, we love our gadgets. It's not uncommon to see a woman cr...

9 September 2015

4 Ways Young Singaporean Couples Are Keeping Their Wedding Affordable

4 Ways Young Singaporean Couples Are Keeping Their Wedding Affordable

If there's one thing you can't accuse Singaporeans for being cheapskate about, it's organising weddings. Aunties might storm a supermarket in search o...

8 September 2015

5 Situations Where Bargaining is Acceptable in Singapore

5 Situations Where Bargaining is Acceptable in Singapore

Singapore is no Bangkok, so try to haggle over the price of that ramlee burger at the pasar malam and you could find yourself with egg on your face. B...

7 September 2015

4 Work-Related Costs in Singapore You Could be Spending Much Less On

4 Work-Related Costs in Singapore You Could be Spending Much Less On

Unless you're Mother Teresa, the main reason you go work every day is to earn money. But spending the day at work can be an expense in itself. If your...

4 September 2015

4 Rules To Live By For Those Who Earn a Variable Income

4 Rules To Live By For Those Who Earn a Variable Income

While the typical Singaporean salaryman goes home each night knowing he'll be getting $x at the end of the month, those with a variable or fluctuating...

4 September 2015

2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car in Singapore

2 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Car in Singapore

It's no secret that cars cost a bomb in Singapore. But judging by the amount of traffic congestion on local roads, that hasn't stopped many people fro...

3 September 2015

The 4 Mistakes You Absolutely Need to Avoid in Your First Job

The 4 Mistakes You Absolutely Need to Avoid in Your First Job

A first job is a terrifying affair, right up there with the PSLE. As you take your first tentative steps into the “real world”, you cluelessly grope y...

3 September 2015

6 Ways Deal Sites Like Groupon Make You Waste Money Instead of Saving It

6 Ways Deal Sites Like Groupon Make You Waste Money Instead of Saving It

Some people check Groupon more often than they read the news or the weather report. The moment they get up, they need to know what the deal of the day...

2 September 2015

4 Tasks Singaporeans Can Outsource Without Hiring Domestic Help

4 Tasks Singaporeans Can Outsource Without Hiring Domestic Help

Singaporeans are a busy lot, and after spending a long day at the office most people don't have the time or energy to attend to the annoyances of dail...

2 September 2015

Here's How To Handle Being Asked About Job Hopping in an Interview

Here's How To Handle Being Asked About Job Hopping in an Interview

So you've given your boss the shaft one time too many, and now your resume reveals what can only be politely called a “chequered past”. If your last t...