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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.

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
Top 5 Cheapest Cars (New) in Singapore 2019: Price Guide & Monthly Maintenance Costs
Transportation
Top 5 Cheapest Cars (New) in Singapore 2019: Price Guide & Monthly Maintenance Costs
Cars have a reputation for being unaffordable in Singapore. But now that the COE prices are low and the MRT is not always reliable, you might be wonde...
20 November 2019
CGS-CIMB iTrade Singapore: All You Need to Know About CIMB’s Online Share Trading Platform
Invest
CGS-CIMB iTrade Singapore: All You Need to Know About CIMB’s Online Share Trading Platform
Investing in shares is something most of us know we should be doing, but getting started is the hardest part, since there are quite a few administrati...
20 November 2019
Here's One Way to Grow Your Savings Without Doing Anything
Savings Accounts
Here's One Way to Grow Your Savings Without Doing Anything
This post was written in collaboration with RHB Bank. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
18 November 2019
Compassionate Leave: How Many Days Are You Entitled to in Singapore
Career
Compassionate Leave: How Many Days Are You Entitled to in Singapore
When a family member passes away, many employers will give you compassionate leave. There is no MOM law saying that they must, but most employers will...
18 November 2019
10 Popular Franchises in Singapore: Initial Capital Investments & Franchise Fees
Business
10 Popular Franchises in Singapore: Initial Capital Investments & Franchise Fees
Starting your own business takes a huge amount of branding and marketing, from worrying about whether the name you’ve picked is catchy enough to tryin...
18 November 2019