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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.

MoneySmart Migration Series: How Much Does It Cost To Move To Bangkok?
Travel
MoneySmart Migration Series: How Much Does It Cost To Move To Bangkok?
While many Singaporeans gyrate at Thai discos on weekends and have wardrobes full of clothes from Chatuchak Market, few have actually considered migra...
24 October 2014
The Best 4 Power Banks To Stop Your Phone From Perpetually Dying On You
Shopping
The Best 4 Power Banks To Stop Your Phone From Perpetually Dying On You
Having your smartphone’s battery die on you can be a fate worse than death. Imagine having to endure a packed MRT ride with nothing to distract you fr...
23 October 2014
5 Reasons Your Credit Card Application Got Rejected
Credit Cards
5 Reasons Your Credit Card Application Got Rejected
Like those other obsolete symbols of wealth the Vertu phone and the Prada nylon backpacks ah lians used to carry, credit cards were once regarded as s...
21 October 2014
Singapore Movie Discounts 2014: The MoneySmart Guide to the Best Movie Deals
Entertainment
Singapore Movie Discounts 2014: The MoneySmart Guide to the Best Movie Deals
It seems a bit silly to pay full price for movie tickets these days. Look, I’m not being dismissive here. But just have a look at how many movie disco...
17 October 2014
Air Miles – How Much Do You Really Need to Get a Free Trip?
Travel
Air Miles – How Much Do You Really Need to Get a Free Trip?
After hearing about a certain someone’s $23,000 first class ticket to New York, lots of Singaporeans are suddenly becoming interested in collecting fr...
16 October 2014
4 Myths About Credit Cards That Are Hurting You Financially
Credit Cards
4 Myths About Credit Cards That Are Hurting You Financially
Sure, credit card debt might have driven more than a couple of people over the edge, but that doesn’t mean you need to take out your scissors and star...
16 October 2014
Can You Actually Survive on a $20-a-Day Budget in Singapore?
Budgeting
Can You Actually Survive on a $20-a-Day Budget in Singapore?
When you were in secondary school, JC or poly, your parents, part-time job or tuition kids might have given you $200-$400 a month. That works out to a...
15 October 2014
4 Hobbies That Can Boost Your Career
Entertainment
4 Hobbies That Can Boost Your Career
The things that everyone tells you you should do to get ahead in your career are usually so boring or soul-sucking you can’t bring yourself to do them...
14 October 2014
The 4 Best Selfie Sticks to Capture Amazing Moments With
Entertainment
The 4 Best Selfie Sticks to Capture Amazing Moments With
The term “selfie stick” might sound vulgar, but it’s actually just a long tool used by innocent, pouting teenagers and twenty-somethings. Yes, I’m tal...
9 October 2014
3 Things You Can Do at University That Will Help You Get Rich
Career
3 Things You Can Do at University That Will Help You Get Rich
Nobody really thinks of university as a time that prepares you for the adult world. Get real. University actually helps to delay the onset of adulthoo...
8 October 2014