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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.

UOBAM Invest Review — Late to the Robo Advisor Game, But Is It Any Good?
Invest
UOBAM Invest Review — Late to the Robo Advisor Game, But Is It Any Good?
Robo advisors are a trendy way to invest without actually having to do much work. Although rather late to the game, UOB's new product, UOBAM Invest, i...
26 April 2022
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: How One Insurer Makes Insurance More Affordable & Accessible
Invest
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: How One Insurer Makes Insurance More Affordable & Accessible
This post was written in collaboration with Prudential. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial...
21 April 2022
The Best Time Deposit Rates in Town? Bank of China Singapore Latest Promo
Fixed Deposits
The Best Time Deposit Rates in Town? Bank of China Singapore Latest Promo
This post was written in collaboration with Bank of China Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain o...
20 April 2022
12 Completely Free Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore for Babies & Children! (Shopping Malls Included)
Family
12 Completely Free Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore for Babies & Children! (Shopping Malls Included)
Anyone who grew up in Singapore in the '80s or '90s has hazy memories of playing catching and hopscotch, with only a bit of concrete ground and a very...
20 April 2022
3 Things All New Investors Must Do Before Choosing an Online Brokerage to Trade On
Invest
3 Things All New Investors Must Do Before Choosing an Online Brokerage to Trade On
This post was written in collaboration with uSMART Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our edit...
18 April 2022
OCBC Personal Loan Review: Interest Rates, Approval Times & Loan Amounts
Personal Loans
OCBC Personal Loan Review: Interest Rates, Approval Times & Loan Amounts
Being in debt isn’t fun, and you definitely shouldn’t be taking out personal loans for fun. But in certain cases, it can be a smart financial move—wh...
7 April 2022
Want to Get a Personal Loan? Here's What You Need To Know About Qualifying For One
Personal Loans
Want to Get a Personal Loan? Here's What You Need To Know About Qualifying For One
We've been receiving questions from readers about whether they can qualify for a personal loan. We figure you've got to be pretty desperate if you're...
7 April 2022
How Having the Pace Card’s ‘Power of 3’ in Your Pocket Can Empower You Financially
Shopping
How Having the Pace Card’s ‘Power of 3’ in Your Pocket Can Empower You Financially
This post was written in collaboration with Pace. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
6 April 2022
Good vs Bad Debt: How to Prioritise Which Loans to Pay in Singapore
Budgeting
Good vs Bad Debt: How to Prioritise Which Loans to Pay in Singapore
Growing up, we were probably taught that debt is a bad thing, something to avoid at all costs. But the truth is more nuanced than that. We are "borro...
6 April 2022
Friday Finance Personal Loan: Should You Borrow from a Moneylender?
Personal Loans
Friday Finance Personal Loan: Should You Borrow from a Moneylender?
The word “moneylender” conjures up idyllic images of pigs’ heads stuck on doors and O$P$ spray painted in red in HDB corridors. But licensed moneylend...
6 April 2022