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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.

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
Covid-19 Health Insurance – 9 Insurers with Free Coronavirus Coverage
Health Insurance
Covid-19 Health Insurance – 9 Insurers with Free Coronavirus Coverage
Ever since the global spread of Covid-19 — originating in Wuhan, China — Singaporeans (well, everyone, actually) has been fanatical about cleanliness,...
23 March 2020
14 Best Coworking Spaces in Singapore - How Much to Work in One?
Career
14 Best Coworking Spaces in Singapore - How Much to Work in One?
Entrepreneurs are turning Singapore into hotbed of startups as more and more new companies form to meet a rising demand for talent and ideas and creat...
19 March 2020
Revolut Card Singapore Review — Comparing Fees, Exchange Rates & Referral Incentives
Travel
Revolut Card Singapore Review — Comparing Fees, Exchange Rates & Referral Incentives
The good old days when an overseas holiday would be preceded by a trip to a money changer have joined laserdiscs and walkmen in our hazy memories. Now...
13 March 2020
Why GOMO is The Only $20 SIM Only Plan You Should Get
Budgeting
Why GOMO is The Only $20 SIM Only Plan You Should Get
The most value-for-money SIM Only plan is giving you more reasons to sign up for GOMO, featuring its new and affordable data roaming add-on.
10 March 2020
IKEA HEMSÄKER Home & Personal Accident Insurance Review
Property
IKEA HEMSÄKER Home & Personal Accident Insurance Review
Virtually everyone in Singapore owns an IKEA Billy Bookcase or Lack Coffee Table. Now, there’s one more offering to add to IKEA’s long list of product...
6 March 2020