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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.

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
IPO (Initial Public Offering): What Is An IPO? How Do You Invest in One?
Invest
IPO (Initial Public Offering): What Is An IPO? How Do You Invest in One?
Every now and then, the Business Times publishes big news about some company’s upcoming IPO (Initial Public Offering). This might sound like just anot...
15 November 2019
What Common Concerns Do Singaporeans Have About ILPs?
Invest
What Common Concerns Do Singaporeans Have About ILPs?
This post was written in collaboration with AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (AXA). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to mainta...
13 November 2019
BlueSG Car Rental in Singapore - Are Their Prices Really Worth It?
Transportation
BlueSG Car Rental in Singapore - Are Their Prices Really Worth It?
Despite obtaining your driver’s licence when you were young enough to remember how to draw bar diagrams to solve math problems, you’ve never actually...
11 November 2019
Look Out for These 5 Items in Your Travel Insurance Plan for Extra Assurance When Travelling Free & Easy
Travel Insurance
Look Out for These 5 Items in Your Travel Insurance Plan for Extra Assurance When Travelling Free & Easy
This post was written in collaboration with Liberty Insurance. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our edi...
7 November 2019
Best OCBC Fixed Deposit Promotions & Rates in Singapore – MoneySmart Review 2019
Fixed Deposits
Best OCBC Fixed Deposit Promotions & Rates in Singapore – MoneySmart Review 2019
Looking for a low risk investment vehicle that is virtually stress free? Then a fixed deposit might be for you. There are plenty of fixed deposit prom...
6 November 2019