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.

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
How Singaporeans' Pursuit of Money May be Affecting their Wellbeing
Opinion
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...
2 July 2015
3 Risks You Take When Buying Uncompleted Property in Singapore
Property
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...
1 July 2015
3 Things That Could be Sabotaging Your Singapore Career
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...
1 July 2015
5 Reasons Your Budget Southeast Asian Holiday Got Expensive
Travel
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...
26 June 2015
4 Ways to Make Money Indirectly From Your Workplace
Career
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...
25 June 2015
3 Ways Young Singaporeans and Their Parents View Money Differently
Opinion
3 Ways Young Singaporeans and Their Parents View Money Differently
The constant struggle between headstrong millennial employees who value work-life balance and flexibility and their old-school baby boomer bosses who...
24 June 2015
How to Save Money on Medical Bills for Minor Ailments in Singapore
Budgeting
How to Save Money on Medical Bills for Minor Ailments in Singapore
It might be cheaper to die than get sick in Singapore, but that doesn't mean we want to actually die. And no matter how broke you are, when you're hae...
23 June 2015