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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.

6 Best Book Subscriptions in Singapore for Kids & Adults
Shopping
6 Best Book Subscriptions in Singapore for Kids & Adults
Smelling the pages of musty library books is one of the greatest pleasures in life, but that hasn’t stopped readers from branching out and discovering...
17 November 2020
Raffles Shield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Health Insurance
Raffles Shield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Raffles Health Insurance is one of the lesser known insurers in Singapore, but they are actually one of 7 insurers offering Integrated Shield plans....
16 November 2020
Singapore’s Minimum Wage vs Progressive Wage Model: What’s the Debate About?
Career
Singapore’s Minimum Wage vs Progressive Wage Model: What’s the Debate About?
There's been a lively debate in Parliament this year over Singapore's minimum wage (or lack thereof). The minimum wage is the lowest salary that emplo...
13 November 2020
Singapore Hong Kong Travel Bubble: What are the Rules & Hidden Costs?
Travel
Singapore Hong Kong Travel Bubble: What are the Rules & Hidden Costs?
Waiting with bated breath for that moment when we can flock to Changi Airport and go on overseas holidays once again? Then the recent news that travel...
11 November 2020
Prudential PRUShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Health Insurance
Prudential PRUShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
When you get sick, the main thing you should be concerned about is getting well, not the price of your hospital bill. That’s why you should get medica...
10 November 2020
NTUC Enhanced IncomeShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Health Insurance
NTUC Enhanced IncomeShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
NTUC Income is a household name in Singapore, with many just defaulting to them when it comes to anything insurance-related. They also have Integrated...
9 November 2020
10 Best Bars in Singapore That Have Reopened (as of Phase 2)
Dining
10 Best Bars in Singapore That Have Reopened (as of Phase 2)
The pandemic has left us craving post-work drinks more than ever, but Singapore’s nightlife has unfortunately been dialled down a notch due to the res...
30 October 2020
Great Eastern Supreme Health Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Health Insurance
Great Eastern Supreme Health Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Great Eastern is one of 7 insurers offering Integrated Shield plans, in this case called GREAT Supreme Health. An Integrated Shield plan dispels most...
30 October 2020
AXA Shield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Health Insurance
AXA Shield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
AXA Shield is one of 7 Integrated Shield plans in Singapore, which are designed to supplement your existing MediShield Life coverage. As you might kn...
27 October 2020
Aviva MyShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Health Insurance
Aviva MyShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
NOTE: Aviva is now Singlife with Aviva Aviva is one of 7 insurers offering Integrated Shield plans in Singapore. In this article, we take a look at Av...
27 October 2020