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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.

Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Credit Cards
Standard Chartered Simply Cash Credit Card—MoneySmart Review (2026)
Note: As of 5 December 2022, the Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card was renamed to the Simply Cash Credit Card along with a card redesi...
5 January 2026
YouTrip Review (2025)—Guide to YouTrip Card, Exchange Rates & Promo Codes
Budgeting
YouTrip Review (2025)—Guide to YouTrip Card, Exchange Rates & Promo Codes
YouTrip is one of the many digital multi-currency travel wallets enabling you to exchange currencies on the go and spend overseas using a card.
18 November 2025
Comparing Digital Multi-Currency Accounts: Wise, YouTrip, Revolut, and More
Travel
Comparing Digital Multi-Currency Accounts: Wise, YouTrip, Revolut, and More
We compare multi-currency accounts and cards such as DBS MCA, YouTrip and Revolut. Will going to the money changer be a thing of the past?
24 October 2025
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance (2025)
Savings Accounts
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance (2025)
Don't want to lock up thousands of dollars in your bank account? Here are all the savings accounts with no minimum balance and no fall-below fees.
25 September 2025
LTA Road Tax Renewal Guide 2025: How to Check & Pay Road Tax
Transportation
LTA Road Tax Renewal Guide 2025: How to Check & Pay Road Tax
Owning a car in Singapore isn’t just about the freedom of getting from point A to B—it also comes with a fair share of paperwork and payments. Between...
25 September 2025
The Beginner’s Guide to Singapore Treasury Bills for Individual Investors 2025: What are T-bills and How to Apply
Invest
The Beginner’s Guide to Singapore Treasury Bills for Individual Investors 2025: What are T-bills and How to Apply
Wondering where to park your spare cash in Singapore? You’re not alone. With the cost of living always climbing and rates on savings accounts, many ar...
5 September 2025
Standard Chartered Personal Loan Review 2025: Should You Take the SCB CashOne Personal Loan?
Personal Loans
Standard Chartered Personal Loan Review 2025: Should You Take the SCB CashOne Personal Loan?
Need cash, pronto? We've compared the 9 best personal loans in Singapore, and it turns out that at the time of writing, Standard Chartered’s CashOne P...
19 August 2025
Government-Supported Childcare vs Private Childcare: Which Should You Choose? (2025)
Family
Government-Supported Childcare vs Private Childcare: Which Should You Choose? (2025)
How do government-supported child care centres fare against private ones? In this article, we compares fees and other factors that matter, like subsidies.
14 July 2025
Singaporean Households to Receive Additional $300 CDC Vouchers in Jan 2026: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Budgeting
Singaporean Households to Receive Additional $300 CDC Vouchers in Jan 2026: How to Claim, Where to Spend Them, Etc.
Another year comes another round of CDC vouchers for every Singaporean household. $500 was disbursed in May, and another $300 is coming in January 2026.
26 June 2025
How to Get Credit Card Annual Fee Waivers and Still Enjoy Rewards and Perks (Updated 2025 Guide)
Credit Cards
How to Get Credit Card Annual Fee Waivers and Still Enjoy Rewards and Perks (Updated 2025 Guide)
Wondering about annual fees for credit cards in Singapore? Compare popular cards, see waivers, and discover how to avoid unnecessary costs. Get the latest in 2026 credit card fee insights.
25 June 2025