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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 Household Expenses That Singaporeans Can Definitely Do Without
Budgeting
5 Household Expenses That Singaporeans Can Definitely Do Without
One of the most expensive things about living in Singapore is keeping a roof over your head. Apart from a hefty mortgage, many Singaporeans seriously...
30 July 2015
Always Busting Your Budget Before the End of the Month? 3 Emergency Measures You Should Take Immediately
Budgeting
Always Busting Your Budget Before the End of the Month? 3 Emergency Measures You Should Take Immediately
You might have devised an elaborate budget at the beginning of the year, complete with colour coding, spreadsheets and motivation graphics. But if you...
29 July 2015
5 Mistakes Singaporeans Make When Calculating How Much They Need for Retirement
Opinion
5 Mistakes Singaporeans Make When Calculating How Much They Need for Retirement
Singaporeans all over the island freaked out when the Straits Times published this article last year declaring that they were going to need $1 million...
29 July 2015
4 Ways Singaporeans Can Go on a Sabbatical Without Worrying About Money
Career
4 Ways Singaporeans Can Go on a Sabbatical Without Worrying About Money
Gone are the days when people were afraid to undo the chains from their ankles and take a break from work. The young Singaporean worker of today is mo...
28 July 2015
7 Secret Skills Singaporean Aunties Can Teach You on How To Save Money
Budgeting
7 Secret Skills Singaporean Aunties Can Teach You on How To Save Money
They may not be the ones tearing up the boardrooms at Raffles Place or making millions in the world of commerce. But the ubiquitous Singaporean auntie...
27 July 2015
5 Huge Reasons Singapore Employees Quit Their Jobs
Career
5 Huge Reasons Singapore Employees Quit Their Jobs
Singaporean companies have trouble retaining their employees. Sounds harsh, but it's true. Job hopping is accepted practice here, and famously unhappy...
27 July 2015
How to Know Whether You Should Go Ahead and Spend Money on That Travel Experience
Budgeting
How to Know Whether You Should Go Ahead and Spend Money on That Travel Experience
Self-styled “happiness gurus” have long been preaching the fact that spending money on experiences yields more satisfaction than spending money on stu...
27 July 2015
4 Easy Beauty Treatments You Can Do Yourself Instead of Going to an Expensive Spa
Fitness & Beauty
4 Easy Beauty Treatments You Can Do Yourself Instead of Going to an Expensive Spa
The beauty industry can be such a scam at times. Products that cost hundreds of dollars can end up not working or losing their effectiveness after a f...
24 July 2015
4 Ways Overworked Singaporeans Can Create Work-Life Balance For Themselves
Career
4 Ways Overworked Singaporeans Can Create Work-Life Balance For Themselves
Singaporean workplaces are generally not known for the fantastic work-life balance they offer. In fact, a recent news report revealed that more and mo...
22 July 2015
4 Estate Planning Mistakes Singaporeans Must Avoid
Family
4 Estate Planning Mistakes Singaporeans Must Avoid
Singaporeans spend a huge chunk of their lives working to amass assets like property, stocks and cash. Singapore has one of the highest home ownership...
21 July 2015