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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.

7 Common Scams in Singapore: How to Avoid & How to Report Scams
Budgeting
7 Common Scams in Singapore: How to Avoid & How to Report Scams
Singaporeans have a reputation of being hardworking, a stickler for the rules and… thanks to how safe the country is, a bit naive. And given how numer...
17 December 2020
Does Mental Health Insurance Exist? 5 Plans That Cover Mental Health
Health Insurance
Does Mental Health Insurance Exist? 5 Plans That Cover Mental Health
The madness of COVID-19 has left all of us a little worse for wear, and sometimes no amount of meditating with an app can help. In the past, the only...
14 December 2020
5 Most Affordable Cancer Insurance Policies in Singapore
Health Insurance
5 Most Affordable Cancer Insurance Policies in Singapore
In super safe Singapore, where being chopped into pieces by a serial killer or stepping on a landmine are fairly remote possibilities, getting cancer...
14 December 2020
MoneySmart Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Meaningful & Affordable Gift Ideas
Shopping
MoneySmart Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Meaningful & Affordable Gift Ideas
If you’re going to spend money on a Christmas gift, it should at least be a little more meaningful than a Precious Moments mug or The Body Shop gift s...
12 December 2020
5 Basic Insurance Policies To Consider Buying in Singapore
Health Insurance
5 Basic Insurance Policies To Consider Buying in Singapore
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that there are many events that are out of our control, some of them potentially expensive. That’s why insurance...
9 December 2020
Guide to Health Insurance in Singapore for Foreigners (Expats & Dependents)
Health Insurance
Guide to Health Insurance in Singapore for Foreigners (Expats & Dependents)
As an expat in Singapore, you should consider buying health insurance if you find yourself in one of the following situations: You already have an...
19 November 2020
5 Top International Health Insurance Plans in Singapore 2021
Health Insurance
5 Top International Health Insurance Plans in Singapore 2021
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that health is fragile. If you’re an expat who's still relying on your employee insuran...
19 November 2020
5 Best VR Headsets in Singapore: Oculus Quest, Sony Playstation, HTC Vive & More
Entertainment
5 Best VR Headsets in Singapore: Oculus Quest, Sony Playstation, HTC Vive & More
Lots of people have VR headsets on their Christmas wish lists this year, and for good reason.  That VR headset will not only take your gaming hobby t...
18 November 2020
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