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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 Ways Free Antivirus Software Secures Financial Transactions
Budgeting
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?
Invest
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
Invest
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
Invest
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
Could Singapore Investors Be Affected By China Evergrande’s Debt Crisis?
Invest
Could Singapore Investors Be Affected By China Evergrande’s Debt Crisis?
Made in China jokes aside, people who trade Chinese stocks know that you have to stay on your toes at all times. Sure, they can offer explosive growth...
22 October 2021
OCBC Frank Credit Card - MoneySmart Review 2022
Credit Cards
OCBC Frank Credit Card - MoneySmart Review 2022
The OCBC Frank credit card’s website copy says it will help you “navigate adulthood”. That alone tells you who this card is targeted at. Move aside au...
20 October 2021
4 Ways Multiplier Account Rewards You As You Work Towards Your Financial Goals
Savings Accounts
4 Ways Multiplier Account Rewards You As You Work Towards Your Financial Goals
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
18 October 2021