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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.

Airline Travel Insurance—Are These Worth Adding to Your Flight Booking?
Travel Insurance
Airline Travel Insurance—Are These Worth Adding to Your Flight Booking?
You know that moment when you're booking a flight, and right before you checkout, the airline nudges you to add travel insurance? Most of us just shru...
9 May 2025
Best Travel Insurance Policies for Places Prone to Natural Disasters (2025)
Travel Insurance
Best Travel Insurance Policies for Places Prone to Natural Disasters (2025)
When it comes to natural disasters, Singapore is a sheltered island. How sheltered? Very—We apparently have the 4th lowest disaster risk in the world....
2 April 2025
Insurance Riders in Singapore: Which Ones Do You Actually Need?
Health Insurance
Insurance Riders in Singapore: Which Ones Do You Actually Need?
Just when you think you’ve compared insurance products thoroughly and found the absolute best one for your needs, you scroll down and realise that the...
31 January 2025
Priority Banking in Singapore (2025): Benefits, Eligibility, And More
Priority Banking
Priority Banking in Singapore (2025): Benefits, Eligibility, And More
Priority banking is designed for VIP customers who can afford to deposit and transact large amounts of money with a bank. Which one is suitable for you?
8 January 2025
Gyms Memberships in Singapore (2025)—Fitness First, True Fitness, GoFit
Fitness & Beauty
Gyms Memberships in Singapore (2025)—Fitness First, True Fitness, GoFit
Some of the big chains in Singapore include Fitness First, True Fitness, Virgin Active, Pure Fitness and Virgin Active. How are their prices like?
7 January 2025
Estate Planning Checklist—7 Important Things to Settle Before You Die
Budgeting
Estate Planning Checklist—7 Important Things to Settle Before You Die
Not a lot of people like to think about dying, let alone plan for your death. But that's exactly what estate planning is. It might seem morbid to make...
25 November 2024
Short, Medium, and Long-Term Financial Goals: How Do You Save Up for Each Type?
Budgeting
Short, Medium, and Long-Term Financial Goals: How Do You Save Up for Each Type?
You’ve achieved your squad goals and couple goals, but what about your financial goals? They might be less exciting, but they’re just as important to...
10 October 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Luxury Watches: How to Start, Model Comparisons, and More
Invest
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Luxury Watches: How to Start, Model Comparisons, and More
When you hear the word “investment”, what comes to mind? We’re guessing traditional instruments like stocks, real estate or bonds. But what about luxu...
2 August 2024
Should You Open a Joint Account With Your Spouse? Here are 3 Pros and 3 Cons to Consider
Savings Accounts
Should You Open a Joint Account With Your Spouse? Here are 3 Pros and 3 Cons to Consider
If you believe that marriage means two become one, then you might subscribe to the belief that a married couple’s bank accounts also need to merge. W...
26 July 2024
Fresh Graduate Jobs in Singapore: How to Write Your Resume & Other Tips
Career
Fresh Graduate Jobs in Singapore: How to Write Your Resume & Other Tips
Nobody teaches you how to “adult”, least of all your teachers at school. Whether you scored As or Ds, you’ll be just as lost as everyone else when you...
28 June 2024