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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.

10 Halal Supermarkets and Butcheries for Grocery Deliveries in Singapore
Family
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
Invest
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
Invest
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
Dining
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
Dining
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
GrabFood Singapore Guide (2020): Promo Codes, Delivery Fees, Subscriptions and More
Dining
GrabFood Singapore Guide (2020): Promo Codes, Delivery Fees, Subscriptions and More
Grab isn’t just about ride hailing anymore. They’ve now expanded into other services like GrabFood and GrabPay, and are fast becoming a company Singap...
13 April 2020
10 Cheap Hostels in Singapore That Charge Under $45 Per Night
Travel
10 Cheap Hostels in Singapore That Charge Under $45 Per Night
After 50 baht meals in Thailand, the high prices in Singapore can be jarring. Staying at a hostel in Singapore means you don’t get the privacy of havi...
25 March 2020
Taking Piano Lessons in Singapore – Lesson Rates, Exam Fees and More
Entertainment
Taking Piano Lessons in Singapore – Lesson Rates, Exam Fees and More
Piano lessons are one of the most popular types of non-academic classes Singaporean parents send their kids for. Whether you’re hoping to nurture the...
24 March 2020
9 Most Worth-It Seafood Buffets in Singapore Under $100 Per Pax (2020)
Dining
9 Most Worth-It Seafood Buffets in Singapore Under $100 Per Pax (2020)
When Sebastian the crab sang about how life is better down where it’s wetter under the sea, he had a point there. At any hotel buffet, Singaporeans a...
24 March 2020
The Ola Executive Condominium Review (2020) – Price, Location & More
Property
The Ola Executive Condominium Review (2020) – Price, Location & More
Developers in Singapore are notorious for giving their condo and EC developments unpronounceable foreign names. In that regard, the Ola is actually fa...
23 March 2020