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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.

Digital nomad remote working: How much it costs to work from another country (2022)
Travel
Digital nomad remote working: How much it costs to work from another country (2022)
The pandemic has magically transformed hordes of people into digital nomads. Some companies have even downsized offices in order to save on rent and t...
10 March 2022
Single & actively dating in Singapore: Here's how much dating costs you (2022)
Budgeting
Single & actively dating in Singapore: Here's how much dating costs you (2022)
More Singaporeans are opting out of marriage, weddings and kids because of the high cost of living. Personally, I think finding a partner who has the...
10 March 2022
5 Ways to Make Being a Woman Less Expensive in Singapore
Budgeting
5 Ways to Make Being a Woman Less Expensive in Singapore
Everyone expects you to always look pretty and fresh as a flower. But confirming to society’s idea of what a woman should look like isn’t just time-co...
8 March 2022
4 Financial Mistakes Singaporean Women are Making
Opinion
4 Financial Mistakes Singaporean Women are Making
Neither men nor women have it easy in Singapore when it comes to staying afloat in an expensive city and planning for retirement amidst a zillion fina...
8 March 2022
6 Best Term Insurance Policies in Singapore for Affordable Protection
Life Insurance
6 Best Term Insurance Policies in Singapore for Affordable Protection
Not impressed by life insurance policies which charge astronomical premiums? Then you might want to consider its much simpler, straightforward and cos...
7 March 2022
What are REITs? Investing Guide & 7 Singapore REITs to Consider
Invest
What are REITs? Investing Guide & 7 Singapore REITs to Consider
This post was written in collaboration with Futu Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
2 March 2022
3 Important Basics That Singaporeans Need to Have in Place When They Plan For Retirement
Opinion
3 Important Basics That Singaporeans Need to Have in Place When They Plan For Retirement
Ask Singaporeans what’s the number one thing they need for retirement, and the obvious answer will be not a tropical beach resort where they can live...
1 March 2022
Electric Vehicles & EV Charging Points: Your guide to electric cars in Singapore (2022)
Car Insurance
Electric Vehicles & EV Charging Points: Your guide to electric cars in Singapore (2022)
The government wants to convince Singaporean drivers to switch to Electric Vehicles (EVs)--at least those who haven’t gotten a heart attack from soari...
28 February 2022
HDB BTO Launch February 2022 Review: Tengah, Yishun, Kallang / Whampoa, Geylang
Property
HDB BTO Launch February 2022 Review: Tengah, Yishun, Kallang / Whampoa, Geylang
If you just got engaged or turned 35, HDB BTO launches will have taken on a new meaning for you. In that case, you might already know that the Februar...
28 February 2022
Batam Ferry VTL (2022): How much it costs to visit Batam & Bintan now
Budgeting
Batam Ferry VTL (2022): How much it costs to visit Batam & Bintan now
Dying to leave this island after two years of Covid-19 but not about to fork out the cash for an overpriced VTL flight? Rejoice, as you can now hop on...
25 February 2022