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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.

4 Relatively Painless Ways To Save An Extra $200 A Month

4 Relatively Painless Ways To Save An Extra $200 A Month

At times, it seems like all the money-saving advice you read online condemns you to a lifetime of comparison shopping at NTUC. If you’re just an aver...

How To Choose A Mobile Data Plan In Singapore

How To Choose A Mobile Data Plan In Singapore

While some people might be eager to let you know how much their houses, cars or handbags cost, when it comes to mobile data plans, nobody wants to pay...

5 Ways To Spend Less When Dining at Singapore Restaurants

5 Ways To Spend Less When Dining at Singapore Restaurants

The restaurant advertises $20 pasta, but your bill adds up to $50 per person. At home, you scrutinise the receipt and discover that your side dishes c...

The Death Of The Singapore Country Club - 3 Reasons Why They Are Dying

The Death Of The Singapore Country Club - 3 Reasons Why They Are Dying

It seems like it was just yesterday when it was considered cool to spend your Saturdays at the country club, wearing a visor and standing in a big fie...

3 Best Ways To Ship Your Internet Purchases To Singapore

3 Best Ways To Ship Your Internet Purchases To Singapore

Going shopping in Singapore on weekends is like putting yourself in the path of an elephant stampede. You risk getting run over by prams or stabbed by...