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.

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
Tips for Reducing the Cost of a Romantic Trip to London
Travel
Tips for Reducing the Cost of a Romantic Trip to London
Every Singaporean makes it to London at some point. Even if you have barely travelled, there's a high chance your very first long overseas trip will i...
5 May 2015
3 Alternative Retirement Models Singaporeans Should Consider
Budgeting
3 Alternative Retirement Models Singaporeans Should Consider
Think "retiree" and you get images of some old guy in a Hawaiian shirt, pina colada in hand, lounging in a Bali resort. This guy lives in the lap of l...
5 May 2015
5 Places to Buy Good Wine in Singapore at Low Prices
Shopping
5 Places to Buy Good Wine in Singapore at Low Prices
Anyone can see the logic behind buying a can of Tiger Beer at the supermarket and imbibing it at the void deck of your HDB block. But do the same with...
5 May 2015
5 Things Young Singaporeans Waste Lots of Money On Without Realising It
Budgeting
5 Things Young Singaporeans Waste Lots of Money On Without Realising It
We're young and we're hot and we just wanna have fun... goes just about every Ke$ha song. Every morning, hordes of young Singaporean professionals cli...
30 April 2015
17 Awesome Places in Singapore With Happy Hour Deals That Last Till 9pm and Beyond
Entertainment
17 Awesome Places in Singapore With Happy Hour Deals That Last Till 9pm and Beyond
It's all well and good to tell people to save money on alcohol by going for happy hour. But many bars' happy hours basically give the middle finger to...
29 April 2015
5 Daily Habits You Should Quit if You Want to Instantly Save Hundreds of Dollars a Year
Budgeting
5 Daily Habits You Should Quit if You Want to Instantly Save Hundreds of Dollars a Year
Losing money can be like a nuclear-scale catastrophe—a sudden serious illness, a stock market crash or the collapse of a business. But it can also be...
27 April 2015
3 Signs You Are Not Earning Enough Money
Career
3 Signs You Are Not Earning Enough Money
Ask any Singaporean on the streets if they're making enough money and you'll be met with a sneer and a cynical remark. Sure, many are just being compl...
27 April 2015