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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.

Setting Up a Company in Singapore: Company Registration, ACRA & Further Processes
Business
Setting Up a Company in Singapore: Company Registration, ACRA & Further Processes
So, you’re always brimming with madcap business ideas that you’re convinced will work, plus you’re sick and tired of working for unappreciative bosses...
10 December 2019
6 Most Affordable Countries with Snow in December You Can Travel to From Singapore
Travel
6 Most Affordable Countries with Snow in December You Can Travel to From Singapore
The sight of European tourists baking under Singapore’s sweltering heat can seem comical, but Singaporeans’ own quest for cold weather destinations ca...
9 December 2019
Bond Pricing - How Does it Work and What Impact Does it Have on Investors?
Invest
Bond Pricing - How Does it Work and What Impact Does it Have on Investors?
This post was written in collaboration with CGS-CIMB. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
4 December 2019
Here are a Few Scenarios Where Trading Knock-outs Can Benefit Traders
Invest
Here are a Few Scenarios Where Trading Knock-outs Can Benefit Traders
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrit...
3 December 2019
Worried About Getting Into a Car Accident? 5 Ways a Good Car Insurance Can Help
Car Insurance
Worried About Getting Into a Car Accident? 5 Ways a Good Car Insurance Can Help
NOTE: Aviva is now Singlife with Aviva This post was written in collaboration with Singlife. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonethel...
29 November 2019
HSBC Visa Infinite Lets Frequent Travellers Travel in Comfort & Style
Credit Cards
HSBC Visa Infinite Lets Frequent Travellers Travel in Comfort & Style
This post was written in collaboration with HSBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
28 November 2019
Here's How Singlife's New Cancer Plans Make Getting Coverage Easier for Everyone
Life Insurance
Here's How Singlife's New Cancer Plans Make Getting Coverage Easier for Everyone
This post was written in collaboration with Singlife. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
27 November 2019
2 Different Ways You Can Use Knock-outs To Optimise Your Trading
Invest
2 Different Ways You Can Use Knock-outs To Optimise Your Trading
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrit...
27 November 2019
Credit Counselling & Debt Management Programmes in Singapore: How Can They Help?
Budgeting
Credit Counselling & Debt Management Programmes in Singapore: How Can They Help?
Singaporeans are used to being self-sufficient and never relying on hand-outs. While that’s definitely made us resilient, it also means that we end up...
26 November 2019
3 Big Misconceptions About Pawn Shops That Singaporeans Still Have
Budgeting
3 Big Misconceptions About Pawn Shops That Singaporeans Still Have
This post was written in collaboration with ValueMax. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
25 November 2019