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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 Singaporean Employers Can Raise Productivity in Their Companies

How Singaporean Employers Can Raise Productivity in Their Companies

Every day in the newspapers, a journalist quotes some minister or academic who fortells doom and gloom if Singapore does not manage to raise its produ...

4 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do in Singapore That are Actually Fun

4 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do in Singapore That are Actually Fun

A part-time job might conjure up visions of running along the beach Baywatch-style in your weekend lifeguard gig, or scooping ice cream with cute-as-a...

3 Things Broke Uni Students Should Do to Stay Afloat Financially

3 Things Broke Uni Students Should Do to Stay Afloat Financially

As a broke uni student, you're already used to thinking of instant noodles as a major food group, and a lavish meal consists of upsizing your meal at...

3 Terrible Reasons Why Singaporeans Spend on Impulse and Then Cry Later

3 Terrible Reasons Why Singaporeans Spend on Impulse and Then Cry Later

Deep in his heart of hearts, every Singaporean knows how important it is to save money. The state doesn't take care of you, so if you don't save up no...

5 Ways to Make Money Without Leaving Your Neighbourhood

5 Ways to Make Money Without Leaving Your Neighbourhood

Shenton Way is not the only place where there's money to be made. In fact, if you're smart about it, you can make a significant amount of money withou...

How Singaporeans' Pursuit of Money May be Affecting their Wellbeing

How Singaporeans' Pursuit of Money May be Affecting their Wellbeing

Yet again, a news report has revealed something we already knew deep down inside—according to a recent poll, Singaporeans performed fairly well in ter...

3 Risks You Take When Buying Uncompleted Property in Singapore

3 Risks You Take When Buying Uncompleted Property in Singapore

Every three seconds, a new condo development sprouts up in Singapore. Or at least it feels like it, if the rapidly disappearing tracts of green space...

3 Things That Could be Sabotaging Your Singapore Career

3 Things That Could be Sabotaging Your Singapore Career

Returning overseas Singaporeans often find to their dismay that working in Singapore is a different kettle of fish altogether. While being efficient a...

5 Reasons Your Budget Southeast Asian Holiday Got Expensive

5 Reasons Your Budget Southeast Asian Holiday Got Expensive

Singaporeans are a lucky bunch when it comes to where they get to go on holiday. Southeast Asian destinations like Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Indone...

4 Ways to Make Money Indirectly From Your Workplace

4 Ways to Make Money Indirectly From Your Workplace

If the only money you're earning from your job is your salary, then you're not taking full advantage of the money-making opportunities that being an e...