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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.

Employee Insurance Benefits: Do You Have Coverage for Medical Expenses or Personal Accidents?
Career
Employee Insurance Benefits: Do You Have Coverage for Medical Expenses or Personal Accidents?
The employee benefits that matter most to us tend to be annual leave, and maybe the Xbox in the lounge if you work at a start up. But the insurance yo...
17 September 2019
What Happens When You Have To Make A Claim For A Rare Cancer Disease?
Life Insurance
What Happens When You Have To Make A Claim For A Rare Cancer Disease?
This post was written in collaboration with SingLife. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
16 September 2019
Best Maybank Credit Cards in Singapore – Credit Card Reviews 2020
Credit Cards
Best Maybank Credit Cards in Singapore – Credit Card Reviews 2020
Boycott Malaysia all you like, but the fact remains that Malaysian banks like Maybank and CIMB are known for offering good deals when it comes to cred...
5 September 2019
10 Everyday Things Singaporeans Should Do to Save The Environment (& Save Money Too)
Entertainment
10 Everyday Things Singaporeans Should Do to Save The Environment (& Save Money Too)
Ever wondered why Singapore today seems a lot hotter than it was when you were little? Well, it’s not your imagination. Not only is Singapore indeed g...
5 September 2019
P2P Lending Singapore: What Is It & Which Peer to Peer Lending Platforms Should You Choose?
Invest
P2P Lending Singapore: What Is It & Which Peer to Peer Lending Platforms Should You Choose?
P2P lending stands for peer-to-peer lending, which is one form of high-risk investment. You can lend certain amounts to borrowers, which can range fro...
4 September 2019
Crowdfunding Singapore Guide - 8 Crowdfunding Platforms & Guidelines to Know
Budgeting
Crowdfunding Singapore Guide - 8 Crowdfunding Platforms & Guidelines to Know
Recently, more and more Singaporeans have been turning to crowdfunding to foot their medical bills*. (We’re not sure if this was the government’s idea...
3 September 2019
7 Social Enterprises Where You Can Do Good While You Shop in Singapore
Shopping
7 Social Enterprises Where You Can Do Good While You Shop in Singapore
The reason the Great Singapore Workout never got taken seriously, other than the fact it looks ridiculous, is that Singapore already has a national sp...
8 August 2019
7 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget in Singapore
Budgeting
7 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget in Singapore
I’ve never thought Singaporeans looked particularly unhealthy. After all, most people seem to be on the lean side, and many are positively twig-like....
7 August 2019
dollarDex Investment Brokerage Review: Should you invest with Aviva’s dollarDEX?
Invest
dollarDex Investment Brokerage Review: Should you invest with Aviva’s dollarDEX?
NOTE: Aviva is now Singlife with Aviva You’ve probably heard of Aviva, the insurance company. But what does it have to do with investing? Well, Aviva...
6 August 2019
FSMOne: Fundsupermart’s Investment Brokerage Tool Review
Invest
FSMOne: Fundsupermart’s Investment Brokerage Tool Review
Making money on the stock market sure sounds a lot more fun than sitting behind a desk every day and waiting till your boss transfers your salary to y...
5 August 2019