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 Things Every Singaporean Who Supports their Aged Parents Must Do
Family
5 Things Every Singaporean Who Supports their Aged Parents Must Do
Ask any Singaporean why they turned down that job offer in London or New York, and there's a high chance he'll say he needed to take care of his paren...
5 June 2015
How Much Are We Willing to Sacrifice in the Name of Money in Singapore?
Opinion
How Much Are We Willing to Sacrifice in the Name of Money in Singapore?
Those of us without trust funds often think of money as something you have to make sacrifices to get more of. But with people dying of overwork and wo...
4 June 2015
4 Ways to Take Money Saving to the Extreme in Singapore
Budgeting
4 Ways to Take Money Saving to the Extreme in Singapore
Just as I thought I was already being very thrifty, I met a guy who claimed he could get away with spending only $150 a month. I immediately turned gr...
4 June 2015
4 Things You Can Gain By Not Buying That Chanel Handbag
Opinion
4 Things You Can Gain By Not Buying That Chanel Handbag
A friend hailing from overseas once commented that she was amazed to see so many genuine Chanel handbags being toted around on the MRT in Singapore. I...
3 June 2015
Why are Singaporeans Who Are Heavily in Debt Refusing to Seek Help?
Opinion
Why are Singaporeans Who Are Heavily in Debt Refusing to Seek Help?
Beneath Singapore's glittery facade, many citizens secretly struggle with debt. Household debt levels are rising to the point where the authorities ar...
3 June 2015
4 Hidden Costs of Going to University in Singapore
Education
4 Hidden Costs of Going to University in Singapore
Getting a university education in Singapore is no longer as cheap as it used to be, with Singaporean undergraduates matriculating in 2015 expecting to...
2 June 2015
3 Big Questions Singaporean Students Need to Ask Themselves Before Picking a Degree Course
Education
3 Big Questions Singaporean Students Need to Ask Themselves Before Picking a Degree Course
Singaporean students are notoriously pragmatic when it comes to choosing a course of tertiary study. Basically, there is only one rule: enrol in the “...
1 June 2015
5 Personality Traits That are Costing Singaporeans Money
Opinion
5 Personality Traits That are Costing Singaporeans Money
A formidable money saver and investor is not born without some very desirable personality traits, such as an ability to think outside the box and not...
1 June 2015
3 Retirement Fears Plaguing Singaporeans and What You Should Be Doing About Them
Opinion
3 Retirement Fears Plaguing Singaporeans and What You Should Be Doing About Them
A news report published last year revealed that Singaporeans' retirement fears revolve around basic necessities rather than being able to play golf ev...
29 May 2015
5 Unique Places to Enjoy a Singapore Staycation During the June Holidays
Entertainment
5 Unique Places to Enjoy a Singapore Staycation During the June Holidays
So the June holidays are coming, but you're not about to cart the entire family off to some foreign land because it's expensive and you don't have the...
29 May 2015