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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.

7 Social Enterprises Where You Can Do Good While You Shop in Singapore

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...

7 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget in Singapore

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....

dollarDex Investment Brokerage Review: Should you invest with Aviva’s dollarDEX?

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...

FSMOne: Fundsupermart’s Investment Brokerage Tool Review

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...

How Many KrisFlyer Miles Does it Take to Fly Economy or Business to London, Paris, Tokyo and New York?

How Many KrisFlyer Miles Does it Take to Fly Economy or Business to London, Paris, Tokyo and New York?

In theory, amassing frequent flyer miles which you can then spend on free flights sounds like the perfect plan. But after years of painstakingly colle...

Cheap Lorry & Van Rental Singapore: Price List of 3 Commercial Vehicle Rental Companies

Cheap Lorry & Van Rental Singapore: Price List of 3 Commercial Vehicle Rental Companies

Lorry or van rental is sometimes a necessity, such as when you are moving house, have a special event you need to set up equipment for or simply need...

Singapore National Day Promotions 2019: Celebrate With 10 Special Discounts & Deals

Singapore National Day Promotions 2019: Celebrate With 10 Special Discounts & Deals

National Day is coming up, and in true Singapore-style, what better way to celebrate than with a good discount? Here are 9 National Day 2019 promotion...

Here’s How You Can Optimise Your Office Internet Experience with Singtel Business Broadband

Here’s How You Can Optimise Your Office Internet Experience with Singtel Business Broadband

This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...

FWD's International Health Insurance - Changing the Game for Health Coverage Around the World

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FWD's International Health Insurance - Changing the Game for Health Coverage Around the World

This post was written in collaboration with FWD. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...

Here's How You Can Save More When You Buy Apple Products with Singtel

Here's How You Can Save More When You Buy Apple Products with Singtel

This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...