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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.

6 Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Singapore That are Also Affordable
Dining
6 Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Singapore That are Also Affordable
Ask Singaporeans what their favourite type of cuisine is and half will tell you it's Japanese. And unlike lacklustre offerings from local restaurants...
15 May 2015
3 Inexpensive Experiences in Singapore That Will Make You Feel Like You're on an Overseas Holiday
Entertainment
3 Inexpensive Experiences in Singapore That Will Make You Feel Like You're on an Overseas Holiday
When you only have x vacation days a year, not using them to go on holiday can make life seem, well, not worth living. What's the point in all those l...
15 May 2015
How to Lend Money to Friends and Get it Back Without Ruining the Friendship
Opinion
How to Lend Money to Friends and Get it Back Without Ruining the Friendship
Never lend money to friends unless you can handle never seeing it again, says just about everyone. But let's face it, if you were that rich you would...
14 May 2015
How Poor Work-Life Balance and Lack of Free Time Makes Life in Singapore More Expensive
Opinion
How Poor Work-Life Balance and Lack of Free Time Makes Life in Singapore More Expensive
In Singapore, it's pretty much understood that if you want money you're going to have to sacrifice time—lots and lots of time, judging by the fact tha...
14 May 2015
Planning a Romantic Trip to Paris? Here are Some Tips for Lowering Your Budget
Travel
Planning a Romantic Trip to Paris? Here are Some Tips for Lowering Your Budget
An estimated 10% of all Singaporeans have the Eiffel Tower on their Facebook cover page. Another 20% have photos of themselves  beaming in front of a...
13 May 2015
5 Weird but Totally Legal Ways to Earn Spare Cash in Singapore
Opinion
5 Weird but Totally Legal Ways to Earn Spare Cash in Singapore
I get offended by people who insist that if you're not earning enough, it means you're not working hard enough. Because who says you need to get a tra...
11 May 2015
4 Huge Reasons Why Electric Cars Are Still Not The Solution To Expensive Petrol Cars in Singapore
Transportation
4 Huge Reasons Why Electric Cars Are Still Not The Solution To Expensive Petrol Cars in Singapore
We pay so much in petrol each month that entire credit cards have been dedicated to making these monthly extractions less painful. So the idea of buyi...
8 May 2015
How Much Does it Cost to Realign Your Teeth and Have a Great Smile in Singapore?
Healthcare
How Much Does it Cost to Realign Your Teeth and Have a Great Smile in Singapore?
Remember when you were in school and used to laugh at those kids with braces, calling them metal mouths? Well guess what, now the tables have turned,...
8 May 2015
Fuji Rock Festival - Here's How You Can Enjoy This Amazing Festival on a Budget
Entertainment
Fuji Rock Festival - Here's How You Can Enjoy This Amazing Festival on a Budget
So you think Laneway is for wimps. You want to go to a real music festival, one with mud, tents and portaloos. Fuji Rock Festival, which is happening...
7 May 2015
Is It Really Possible to Switch Jobs to a New Industry Without Suffering a Pay Cut in Singapore?
Career
Is It Really Possible to Switch Jobs to a New Industry Without Suffering a Pay Cut in Singapore?
Nobody these days expects you to stay in your company, or even in your industry, for life. I know a lawyer who didn't show up again after his first da...
7 May 2015