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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.

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
Health Insurance
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
Balance Transfers in Singapore: How They Work & the Best Rates in 2022
Personal Loans
Balance Transfers in Singapore: How They Work & the Best Rates in 2022
We do not wish ill fortune on any of our readers, but should you ever find someday that you’re having difficulty repaying your credit card bills and t...
25 October 2021
What is SGFindex, and Should You Bother Setting It Up?
Budgeting
What is SGFindex, and Should You Bother Setting It Up?
The glory days of high interest savings accounts are over, and we’re left weeping over the ravages of our rapidly-depreciating cash savings. The good...
22 October 2021