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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.

5 New Year’s Resolutions Every Singaporean Should Make
Budgeting
5 New Year’s Resolutions Every Singaporean Should Make
There’s a reason many people think making New Year’s resolutions is an exercise in futility. Reaching for the stars is definitely not something you sh...
30 December 2021
9 Best Office Chairs in Singapore to Work From Home for All Budgets (Dec 2021)
Shopping
9 Best Office Chairs in Singapore to Work From Home for All Budgets (Dec 2021)
It’s time for a brand new year. If your office has announced a continued hybrid WFH/ office arrangement, you may seriously want to consider investing...
28 December 2021
CPF Top-Ups Hit All-Time High of S$4 Billion in 2021: Should You Top Up Your CPF Too?
Budgeting
CPF Top-Ups Hit All-Time High of S$4 Billion in 2021: Should You Top Up Your CPF Too?
There was a time when #givemebackmycpf was a thing. These days, people are voluntarily giving their money to CPF instead. In 2021, CPF top-ups hit a n...
27 December 2021
Opening a Backup Bank Account? How OCBC Bank’s Digital App is a One-Stop Solution
Budgeting
Opening a Backup Bank Account? How OCBC Bank’s Digital App is a One-Stop Solution
This post was written in collaboration with OCBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
23 December 2021
3 Common Crypto Scams & How to Avoid Falling Prey to Them
Invest
3 Common Crypto Scams & How to Avoid Falling Prey to Them
This post was written in collaboration with Gemini. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial inte...
17 December 2021
Should You Quit Your Job Without Another Job? Here Are 4 Things To Note
Career
Should You Quit Your Job Without Another Job? Here Are 4 Things To Note
It's officially resignation season. Once upon a time, quitting without a new job used to sound totally crazy to the Boomers. Yet, more and more burned...
17 December 2021
Just Resigned, Now What? Here's A Guide To Get You To Your Last Day Of Work
Career
Just Resigned, Now What? Here's A Guide To Get You To Your Last Day Of Work
Remember your last day of school before graduation, or the day you ORD-ed? Chances are, you were exhilarated. Don’t worry, those days aren’t over just...
17 December 2021
Facebook Metaverse Properties: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Virtual Real Estate
Property
Facebook Metaverse Properties: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Virtual Real Estate
Been slaving way to buy your first property? Well, here’s news for you—we might soon have to worry about buying virtual real estate, too. Mandopop si...
14 December 2021
Christmas Trees Singapore: 9 Places to Buy Live Trees & How Much They Cost (Dec 2021)
Entertainment
Christmas Trees Singapore: 9 Places to Buy Live Trees & How Much They Cost (Dec 2021)
Want to make your home look more festive this Christmas season? Then put down that vacuum cleaner and forget about Marie Kondo-style minimalism. All y...
13 December 2021
How Insurance Reduces Your Cash Outlay & Do You Really Need A Private IP?
Health Insurance
How Insurance Reduces Your Cash Outlay & Do You Really Need A Private IP?
This post was written in collaboration with Great Eastern. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
13 December 2021