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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.

5 Common Mistakes Made by Singaporeans in Search of Their Dream Home

5 Common Mistakes Made by Singaporeans in Search of Their Dream Home

So you fell in love with the penthouse's infinity pool or were bowled over by the sea view from the living room. But before you eagerly hand over the...

4 Ways Social Media Makes You Feel Like a Pauper

4 Ways Social Media Makes You Feel Like a Pauper

The common Singaporean complaint about not having enough money is, to a certain extent, a matter of perspective. Many of us make ourselves miserable n...

5 Jobs You Can Do From Home That Don't Require Years of Training

5 Jobs You Can Do From Home That Don't Require Years of Training

Working from home might work for some, particularly those who are averse to taking showers, but not everyone decides to quit their day job just becaus...

4 Psychological Hurdles That Prevent Singaporeans From Investing

4 Psychological Hurdles That Prevent Singaporeans From Investing

The huge gap between wages and cost of living in Singapore means Singaporeans need to make the most of the money they have. If you are content to let...

4 Things to Consider Before Buying the Most Expensive Home You Can Afford

4 Things to Consider Before Buying the Most Expensive Home You Can Afford

As residents of the little country that could, we're always looking upwards to the next best thing. Bought your first HDB flat? Great, now let's look...

The Hidden Costs of Depression No One Knows About and How You Can Combat Them

The Hidden Costs of Depression No One Knows About and How You Can Combat Them

When Singaporeans think of mental health issues, images of crazy people in straitjackets come to mind. That's why despite increasing numbers of Singap...

4 Things Employers Must Understand About Millennials in Singapore

4 Things Employers Must Understand About Millennials in Singapore

Every day, in workplaces all over Singapore, the struggle between millennials and their baby boomer colleagues plays out. Older workers write off thei...

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Hobbies Cheaper in Singapore

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Hobbies Cheaper in Singapore

Even if your hobby isn't flying your private jet or riding and grooming your pet horses, the most innocuous of interests can still end up costing a pr...

4 Psychological Reasons People Get Addicted to Shopping in Singapore

4 Psychological Reasons People Get Addicted to Shopping in Singapore

Hit up Orchard Road on a weekend and you'll practically be crowdsurfing waves of shopping bag-toting Singaporeans as they try on outfits at H&M, stare...

6 Regular and Fun Events in Singapore That are Absolutely Free

6 Regular and Fun Events in Singapore That are Absolutely Free

There are some events in Singapore that so blatantly exist solely to rip people off of as much money as possible that I'm surprised they don't just as...