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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.

Maybank SaveUp Account Review: Is SaveUp Account’s 3% Interest Rate Good?
Savings Accounts
Maybank SaveUp Account Review: Is SaveUp Account’s 3% Interest Rate Good?
Everyone needs a high interest savings account in their lives. These accounts let you earn a bit of interest on your spare cash—what’s not to like abo...
22 June 2022
Travel Insurance vs International Healthcare Insurance: Key Differences & How to Know Which One You Need?
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance vs International Healthcare Insurance: Key Differences & How to Know Which One You Need?
This post was written in collaboration with Allianz. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
14 June 2022
How Much Savings Do You Need to Retire in Singapore?
Invest
How Much Savings Do You Need to Retire in Singapore?
I'll start this article by saying there's probably no correct answer as to the amount “the average person” needs to retire in Singapore. We are not al...
14 June 2022
UOB Lady’s Savings Account - MoneySmart Review (2022)
Savings Accounts
UOB Lady’s Savings Account - MoneySmart Review (2022)
We’re used to seeing all sorts of products marketed at women only, from pink mobile phones to the UOB Lady’s Credit Card. So, the fact that UOB's Lady...
14 June 2022
Choosing the Best Kids’ Savings Account to Grow Your Child’s Money in 2022
Family
Choosing the Best Kids’ Savings Account to Grow Your Child’s Money in 2022
Kids in Singapore know they’ve got to think about the future. In between those battles with Pokemon and afternoons at the playground, they’re worrying...
10 June 2022
May BTO 2022 Review: Queenstown, Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, Jurong West, Yishun
Property
May BTO 2022 Review: Queenstown, Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, Jurong West, Yishun
Recently, a 5-room Henderson HDB resale flat at City Vue became the most expensive resale flat in Singapore’s history when it was sold for a record $1...
3 June 2022
Inflation Rate Singapore: 5 Ways to Hedge Your Wealth
Invest
Inflation Rate Singapore: 5 Ways to Hedge Your Wealth
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
31 May 2022
Why This Property Investment Platform is a Game Changer, Offering Fractional Ownership of Properties Without All the Heavy Lifting
Invest
Why This Property Investment Platform is a Game Changer, Offering Fractional Ownership of Properties Without All the Heavy Lifting
This post was written in collaboration with RealVantage. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial...
30 May 2022
Things To Do in Singapore - Fun & Free Things For Couples, Families, Children (27-29 May 2022)
Family
Things To Do in Singapore - Fun & Free Things For Couples, Families, Children (27-29 May 2022)
So you’ve been stuck in Singapore for the past two years and life is starting to get pretty boring. You’ve exhausted all the malls, walked down Orchar...
27 May 2022
Tiger Brokers Fees & Review (2022): Is Tiger Brokers Safe?
Invest
Tiger Brokers Fees & Review (2022): Is Tiger Brokers Safe?
None of us will be getting on a Tiger Airways flight anytime soon (psst, they closed down). Well, that gives us more time to sit at home and try to ge...
25 May 2022