joanne-poh

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.

CPF Enhanced Nomination Scheme (2022): What happens to my CPF after I die?
Budgeting
CPF Enhanced Nomination Scheme (2022): What happens to my CPF after I die?
We’ve come a long way from the GiveMeBackMyCPF days. Now that Covid-19 has thrown the stock market into turmoil, people are actually rushing to give C...
25 February 2022
Budget 2022 Summary: GST hike, CPF changes, luxury car ARF, EV charging points, and more
Budgeting
Budget 2022 Summary: GST hike, CPF changes, luxury car ARF, EV charging points, and more
The only thing anyone watches on Channel 5 nowadays is the annual budget announcement, which was broadcast over a 2-hour prime-time slot on 18 Feb 202...
24 February 2022
Economic Freedom Index (2022): What is it & why was Singapore ranked first?
Budgeting
Economic Freedom Index (2022): What is it & why was Singapore ranked first?
Freedom is such a slippery term, isn’t it? While Singapore is ranked #160 in the world for press freedom, in between Sudan and Somalia, on the Index o...
24 February 2022
Happy 20th Birthday to the SPDR STI ETF! A Look at How Far Singapore’s First Locally Listed ETF Has Come
Invest
Happy 20th Birthday to the SPDR STI ETF! A Look at How Far Singapore’s First Locally Listed ETF Has Come
This post was written in collaboration with State Street Global Advisors. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maint...
20 February 2022
GST Increase to 9% in 2023 & 2024: What is GST & how is it charged?
Budgeting
GST Increase to 9% in 2023 & 2024: What is GST & how is it charged?
Now that we’re supposed to have “gotten used to” Covid life, the government has decided that it’s time to stop acting nice and coddling us with handou...
18 February 2022
Best Travel Insurance with Covid-19 Coverage in Singapore? No Pre-Departure PCR Needed & More
Travel Insurance
Best Travel Insurance with Covid-19 Coverage in Singapore? No Pre-Departure PCR Needed & More
This post was written in collaboration with Sompo Insurance Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
18 February 2022
Investing in Mutual Funds: Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Begin
Invest
Investing in Mutual Funds: Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Begin
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
17 February 2022
5 Things You Need to Do Now to Enjoy a Happier Retirement
Invest
5 Things You Need to Do Now to Enjoy a Happier Retirement
This post was written in collaboration with AIA. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
16 February 2022
3 Reasons Why Rising Household Income is Not Making Singaporeans Happier
Opinion
3 Reasons Why Rising Household Income is Not Making Singaporeans Happier
Money is at the root of pretty much everything Singaporeans are stressed about. Work-related stress is a huge source of angst here, which really isn’t...
15 February 2022
Saving Up for Important Milestones? Here’s Why Manulife’s GrowSecure Endowment Plan is the One for You
Budgeting
Saving Up for Important Milestones? Here’s Why Manulife’s GrowSecure Endowment Plan is the One for You
This post was written in collaboration with Manulife Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our ed...
11 February 2022