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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.

Covid-19 Vaccine & VIFAP in Singapore: Everything you Need to Know
Healthcare
Covid-19 Vaccine & VIFAP in Singapore: Everything you Need to Know
That moment we’ve all been waiting almost a year for has arrived: COVID-19 vaccines have been invented, approved and are finally available to the gene...
8 February 2021
Singlife Account vs Singtel Dash PET: Which Insurance Savings Plan is Best?
Budgeting
Singlife Account vs Singtel Dash PET: Which Insurance Savings Plan is Best?
It’s no secret that savings account and fixed deposit interest rates in Singapore are dismal. So, it’s no surprise that non-bank "accounts" from insur...
8 February 2021
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2021 Review: Bidadari, Boon Keng, Tengah & Bukit Batok
Property
HDB BTO Launch Feb 2021 Review: Bidadari, Boon Keng, Tengah & Bukit Batok
After a crazy 2020, 2021’s first HDB BTO launch is a sign that the world goes on turning no matter what disasters strike. To give you something to dis...
5 February 2021
What the Heck is Short Selling? Here's What We Learnt from GameStop
Entertainment
What the Heck is Short Selling? Here's What We Learnt from GameStop
Love it or hate it, the great GameStop kerfuffle of 2021 has done an important public service: It's brought the investing technique known as short sel...
3 February 2021
Your MediSave Account in Singapore — How to Make the Most of It
Healthcare
Your MediSave Account in Singapore — How to Make the Most of It
Every month, a chunk of your salary gets deposited into your CPF MediSave Account, an account earmarked just for healthcare costs. If you’re self-empl...
2 February 2021
A Beginner’s Guide to Major Insurance Companies in Singapore
Life Insurance
A Beginner’s Guide to Major Insurance Companies in Singapore
Can’t tell AIA from AXA? When it comes to buying insurance, the brand of your policy might not matter, but it's definitely helpful to know about the m...
29 January 2021
CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme: Who Is Eligible & How It Works
Budgeting
CPF Matched Retirement Savings Scheme: Who Is Eligible & How It Works
Topping up your parents’ CPF Retirement Account has long been a way to offer financial support to family members. Now, you might be able to get money...
28 January 2021
7 Best Bike Shops in Singapore for Affordable Foldable Bicycles
Shopping
7 Best Bike Shops in Singapore for Affordable Foldable Bicycles
Life is simpler and easier when you can hop on a bicycle and go anywhere (almost) you want. You get to reduce your carbon footprint and shed some extr...
28 January 2021
What is the CompareFIRST Insurance Platform & How Does It Work?
Life Insurance
What is the CompareFIRST Insurance Platform & How Does It Work?
Life insurance is one of the most intimidating types of insurance out there, and the fact that there are so many different types complicates things fu...
25 January 2021
3 Things to Know About MediShield Life Premiums & Coverage Changes in 2021
Health Insurance
3 Things to Know About MediShield Life Premiums & Coverage Changes in 2021
A lot has changed in the past year, but the upcoming changes to the government's health insurance scheme, MediShield Life, might have gotten lost in t...
21 January 2021