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.

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
Home Loan Interest Rates Are Set To Rise – Is It Time To Start Planning To Refinance Your Mortgage? (Dec 2021)
Home Loans
Home Loan Interest Rates Are Set To Rise – Is It Time To Start Planning To Refinance Your Mortgage? (Dec 2021)
After living through the circuit breaker and pivoting to remote working, many Singaporeans have had enough of living with parents or tripping over the...
9 December 2021
HDB 5-Year Bonds Review – What Is It? And Should I Buy? (Dec 2021)
Invest
HDB 5-Year Bonds Review – What Is It? And Should I Buy? (Dec 2021)
Anyone who’s on the lookout for new ways to invest is already sick of the constant chatter about crypto. Some of us would rather invest in something l...
9 December 2021
Business Owners, Here’s How to Solve Peak Holiday Shopping Season
Business
Business Owners, Here’s How to Solve Peak Holiday Shopping Season
This post was written in collaboration with Lalamove. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
3 December 2021
Great Eastern’s Integrated Shield Plans: Should You Consider Getting One?
Health Insurance
Great Eastern’s Integrated Shield Plans: Should You Consider Getting One?
This post was written in collaboration with Great Eastern. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
3 December 2021
Looking for More Ways to Grow Your Wealth? Here are 4 Things You Can Do Now
Savings Accounts
Looking for More Ways to Grow Your Wealth? Here are 4 Things You Can Do Now
This post was written in collaboration with RHB Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
29 November 2021