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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.

MAS's New Regulations on FX Trading and How This May Impact Traders
Invest
MAS's New Regulations on FX Trading and How This May Impact Traders
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrit...
20 September 2019
Making Relationship Banking and Wealth Management Accessible to Start Your Wealth Journey
Priority Banking
Making Relationship Banking and Wealth Management Accessible to Start Your Wealth Journey
This post was written in collaboration with UOB. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
20 September 2019
Best CIMB Credit Cards in Singapore - Credit Card Reviews 2020
Credit Cards
Best CIMB Credit Cards in Singapore - Credit Card Reviews 2020
Let’s all be honest and admit that CIMB isn’t exactly the most glamorous bank out there, especially when it comes to credit cards meant to impress peo...
20 September 2019
Suspect That You Have STD Symptoms? Cost of STD Tests & Clinics in Singapore
Healthcare
Suspect That You Have STD Symptoms? Cost of STD Tests & Clinics in Singapore
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not exactly the most appetising topic to debate at the dinner table, and usually elicit an “eww” before someo...
19 September 2019
Common Misconceptions First Time Homebuyers Have When It Comes To Buying an HDB Flat
Property
Common Misconceptions First Time Homebuyers Have When It Comes To Buying an HDB Flat
This post was written in collaboration with MND. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
18 September 2019
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