joanne-poh

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 Personal Finance Milestones Singaporeans Should Celebrate
Budgeting
5 Personal Finance Milestones Singaporeans Should Celebrate
Many people think of graduation, weddings and promotions as personal milestones. Unfortunately, it's totally possible to live through all those milest...
13 July 2015
3 Alternatives to Investing in Residential Property in Singapore
Property
3 Alternatives to Investing in Residential Property in Singapore
No matter what the government says, Singaporeans think of any residential property they purchase not just as a home but also as an investment, fuelled...
10 July 2015
3 Things You Must Know If You Work From Home
Career
3 Things You Must Know If You Work From Home
Every time I tell people that I work from home I get envious looks and coos of “oh you're so lucky!” But seriously, working from home can be hellish a...
9 July 2015
If You Were a Singaporean Student in the 90s, These 4 Things Were Way Cheaper
Shopping
If You Were a Singaporean Student in the 90s, These 4 Things Were Way Cheaper
If you can remember simpler times when a bowl of noodles in the school canteen could cost only 50 cents and an entire days' outing at Orchard Road wou...
7 July 2015
4 Reasons Singaporeans Might be Wasting Money on Tuition For Their Kids
Family
4 Reasons Singaporeans Might be Wasting Money on Tuition For Their Kids
You know you're in Singapore when the newspapers publish a special report on private tuition. The Straits Times' recent report on tuition contained so...
7 July 2015
How Singaporean Employers Can Raise Productivity in Their Companies
Career
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...
7 July 2015
4 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do in Singapore That are Actually Fun
Career
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...
6 July 2015
3 Things Broke Uni Students Should Do to Stay Afloat Financially
Education
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 July 2015
3 Terrible Reasons Why Singaporeans Spend on Impulse and Then Cry Later
Opinion
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...
3 July 2015
5 Ways to Make Money Without Leaving Your Neighbourhood
Career
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...
2 July 2015