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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.

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
Why Your Way of Booking a Holiday Flight is Costing You More Money
Travel
Why Your Way of Booking a Holiday Flight is Costing You More Money
Everyone books flights online these days, but not everyone gets the best deals. Human travel agents may have gone the way of pagers, PDAs and the dino...
22 June 2015
Why are Singaporeans No Longer Excited About the Great Singapore Sale?
Shopping
Why are Singaporeans No Longer Excited About the Great Singapore Sale?
The Great Singapore Sale used to be a big deal, second only to Christmas. People would save up their hard-earned cash all year round just so they coul...
17 June 2015
How to Enjoy Fitness Classes and Gym Facilities Without Actually Becoming a Member
Fitness & Beauty
How to Enjoy Fitness Classes and Gym Facilities Without Actually Becoming a Member
Step into a big commercial gym in Singapore and you might be forgiven for thinking you've stepped into a pool of sharks. Salespeople masquerading as c...
17 June 2015
Running a Home-Based Business From Your HDB Flat: What You Can and Can't Do
Career
Running a Home-Based Business From Your HDB Flat: What You Can and Can't Do
The woman who was recently fined for running a curry puff syndicate out of an HDB flat is not the only closet entrepreneur amongst us. From private tu...
16 June 2015
Why Can't Singaporeans Seem to Keep Their Lifestyle Spending in Check?
Budgeting
Why Can't Singaporeans Seem to Keep Their Lifestyle Spending in Check?
Many Singaporeans are pretty bad at separating wants from needs. Sure, property is expensive, but what many young Singaporeans are really complaining...
16 June 2015
3 Investment Risks Singaporeans Take Too Often When They Shouldn't
Invest
3 Investment Risks Singaporeans Take Too Often When They Shouldn't
Safe, conservative, perhaps even boring—this is how others tend to view Singaporeans, and indeed how many Singaporeans view themselves. But when it co...
15 June 2015
5 Affordable Food Delivery Services in Singapore To Use During Lunchtime
Dining
5 Affordable Food Delivery Services in Singapore To Use During Lunchtime
Every day at lunch, you stare forlornly into your wallet, realising you can only afford to spend a maximum of $15. With no other alternatives in sight...
12 June 2015
3 Ways Divorce Can Affect You Financially in Singapore
Family
3 Ways Divorce Can Affect You Financially in Singapore
The break up of a marriage is one of the suckiest things that can happen to you. Even if you're secretly glad to finally be rid of that lowlife once a...
11 June 2015