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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.

7 Luxurious Spas Where You Can Get a 1 Hour Massage For Under $80
Fitness & Beauty
7 Luxurious Spas Where You Can Get a 1 Hour Massage For Under $80
There's a reason Singaporeans in Thailand or JB go for spa treatments so often it's almost as if they're banned back home. An hour or two can set you...
30 March 2015
How Much is Getting Pregnant Going to Cost You in Singapore?
Family
How Much is Getting Pregnant Going to Cost You in Singapore?
Sometimes it seems like getting pregnant is all too easy for those who don't want it to happen or aren't prepared for it, while others spend thousands...
30 March 2015
4 Ways to Gamify Money-Saving and Make it Fun
Budgeting
4 Ways to Gamify Money-Saving and Make it Fun
Nobody says “Woo! I love skydiving, playing the guitar and saving money.” In fact, for many people, especially those whose wardrobes resemble a massiv...
25 March 2015
Should Singapore Companies Do More to Accommodate New Mothers in Singapore?
Opinion
Should Singapore Companies Do More to Accommodate New Mothers in Singapore?
For most mothers in Singapore, the birth of a baby does not herald hours of snuggling with the little one as flowers bloom and rainbows dart across th...
24 March 2015
Singaporeans Need to Stop Wasting Money by Doing These 3 Mindless Things
Opinion
Singaporeans Need to Stop Wasting Money by Doing These 3 Mindless Things
In spite of our “world class education system”, Singaporeans aren't always that good at using their brains. They know that this country is expensive,...
23 March 2015
4 Affordable Rustic Getaways Not Far from Singapore
Travel
4 Affordable Rustic Getaways Not Far from Singapore
When Singaporeans think of taking a rustic getaway, images of staying at luxurious jungle resorts or glamping on exotic safaris come to mind. That's w...
20 March 2015
6 Cool Courses to Take Using Your SkillsFuture Credit
Career
6 Cool Courses to Take Using Your SkillsFuture Credit
By now, you might have heard that the government is giving everyone over the age of 25 $500 to spend on skills upgrading courses under the SkillsFutur...
20 March 2015
Embarking on a Full Home Renovation? Here's How To Not Screw Up Your Finances
Renovation Loans
Embarking on a Full Home Renovation? Here's How To Not Screw Up Your Finances
My idea of home renovation might involve lots of Blu-Tack and masking tape, but don't let that stop you from hiring a real interior designer if you do...
19 March 2015
Here's How To Claim Your Travel Insurance If You Get Injured or Robbed Overseas
Travel Insurance
Here's How To Claim Your Travel Insurance If You Get Injured or Robbed Overseas
So you thought your holiday would be a frolick in paradise, but it's turning out to be more like a walk in the Haw Par Villa Ten Courts of Hell. Lost...
19 March 2015
3 Totally Insane Things Singaporeans Spend Too Much Money On
Entertainment
3 Totally Insane Things Singaporeans Spend Too Much Money On
They might look straight-laced, but Singaporeans can be a pretty zany bunch. If you don't believe me, just visit any Singapore Pools outlet the day be...
18 March 2015