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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.

How to Overcome These Common Hurdles When Growing Our Savings
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How to Overcome These Common Hurdles When Growing Our Savings
This post was written in collaboration with RHB Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
18 November 2021
OCBC RoboInvest: How This Robo-Advisor is Now Even Easier for New Investors to Get Started With
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OCBC RoboInvest: How This Robo-Advisor is Now Even Easier for New Investors to Get Started With
This post was written in collaboration with OCBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
16 November 2021
Gold ETFs: What This Gold Investment Route Offers & How to Get Started
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Gold ETFs: What This Gold Investment Route Offers & How to Get Started
This post was written in collaboration with State Street Global Advisors. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maint...
15 November 2021
Comprehensive Health Planning for your Newborn and/or Children? Why You’re Not Being Kiasu
Health Insurance
Comprehensive Health Planning for your Newborn and/or Children? Why You’re Not Being Kiasu
This post was written in collaboration with Great Eastern. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editori...
11 November 2021
Why Getting a Phone from Your Telco With a SIM-Only Plan May Make More Sense
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Why Getting a Phone from Your Telco With a SIM-Only Plan May Make More Sense
This post was written in collaboration with StarHub. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
3 November 2021
5 Ways Free Antivirus Software Secures Financial Transactions
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5 Ways Free Antivirus Software Secures Financial Transactions
This post was written in collaboration with ESET. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
2 November 2021
Your Critical Illness Plan Should Give You More — Here’s What We Like & Why
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Your Critical Illness Plan Should Give You More — Here’s What We Like & Why
This post was written in collaboration with AIA. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
29 October 2021
Guide to Singa Bonds: Is This New Type of SGS Bond a Good Investment?
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Guide to Singa Bonds: Is This New Type of SGS Bond a Good Investment?
Looking for a way to invest in Singa the Courtesy Lion? Unfortunately, you can’t raise society’s graciousness levels by buying “Singa Bonds”, also kno...
28 October 2021
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Investing in Singapore: How Retail Investors Can Start Investing Sustainably
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ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Investing in Singapore: How Retail Investors Can Start Investing Sustainably
Seemingly overnight, Singaporeans have started to care about the environment. This could be because we’ll be one of the first places in the world to b...
27 October 2021
Exploring Other Crypto Exchange Platforms? Gemini at a Glance
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Exploring Other Crypto Exchange Platforms? Gemini at a Glance
This post was written in collaboration with Gemini. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial inte...
25 October 2021