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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.

Venture Group (V03) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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Venture Group (V03) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
For the uninitiated, Venture Group is one of the poster children of Singapore’s reputation as a high-tech hub. The company was set up in the 80s as an...
8 May 2020
Sembcorp Ind (U96) & Sembcorp Marine (S51) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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Sembcorp Ind (U96) & Sembcorp Marine (S51) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
Singapore is home to the world’s busiest port, so it’s no surprise that Sembcorp Industries and Sembcorps’s global marine engineering arm Sembcorp Mar...
8 May 2020
Ascendas REIT & iTrust (A17U, CY6U) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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Ascendas REIT & iTrust (A17U, CY6U) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
Thanks to the consistent rise of property prices and rents in Singapore, real estate investment trust or REITs have long been seen as a safe bet. Asc...
8 May 2020
SIA (C6L) Guide — Singapore Airlines Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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SIA (C6L) Guide — Singapore Airlines Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
With SQ Girls and their iconic kebeyas, Singapore Airlines is undoubtedly Singapore’s most recognisable brand. On the global stage, it is respected an...
8 May 2020
Singtel (Z74) Guide — Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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Singtel (Z74) Guide — Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
Singtel needs no introduction. As one of Singapore’s four major telcos, there’s a good chance you already have a mobile data plan, fibre broadband pla...
8 May 2020
10 Halal Supermarkets and Butcheries for Grocery Deliveries in Singapore
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10 Halal Supermarkets and Butcheries for Grocery Deliveries in Singapore
Thanks to Covid-19, the only “fun” thing to do in Singapore now is grocery shopping. Instead of spending the weekends at favourite restaurants and bar...
30 April 2020
DBS (D05) Guide — Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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DBS (D05) Guide — Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
You can’t live in Singapore and not know DBS Bank. The nation’s biggest bank, it's popular with not just the older folks, but also the young working a...
23 April 2020
OCBC Bank (O39)  Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
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OCBC Bank (O39) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News
As one of Singapore’s major local banks, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) stands out with its bold branding and attractive banking products,...
23 April 2020
Foodpanda Singapore Guide (2020): Promo Codes, Delivery Fees and More
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Foodpanda Singapore Guide (2020): Promo Codes, Delivery Fees and More
Foodpanda is probably the most popular food delivery service app in Singapore after Grabfood. The Panda mascot and that unmistakable shade of pink can...
14 April 2020
Deliveroo Singapore Guide (2020): Delivery Fees, Delivery Plus Subscription and More
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Deliveroo Singapore Guide (2020): Delivery Fees, Delivery Plus Subscription and More
Deliveroo riders whizzing around on their motorbikes, bicycles and (until recently, RIP) PMDs are now a familiar sight on Singapore streets. The Londo...
13 April 2020