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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.

Japanese Shabu Shabu Singapore: Prices of Japanese Hot Pot (2019)
Dining
Japanese Shabu Shabu Singapore: Prices of Japanese Hot Pot (2019)
A true lover of Japanese food knows that sushi is far from the only thing to eat. Shabu shabu, or Japanese nabemono hotpot, is super popular not only...
10 July 2019
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Pay Off Your Home Loan ASAP But Refinance Instead
Home Loans
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Pay Off Your Home Loan ASAP But Refinance Instead
For many people, being chained to a property loan is like being in prison. Forget about quitting your job or going on an unpaid sabbatical, because th...
8 July 2019
Cheap Sushi Buffets Singapore Under $50 Nett Per Pax For All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Sushi (2019)
Dining
Cheap Sushi Buffets Singapore Under $50 Nett Per Pax For All-You-Can-Eat Sashimi and Sushi (2019)
There’s a reason Singaporeans make a beeline for the seafood section at every buffet. Good, fresh seafood is expensive and hard to come by, so why not...
5 July 2019
5 Places to Attend Free Yoga Classes in Singapore (Yes Really Free!)
Fitness & Beauty
5 Places to Attend Free Yoga Classes in Singapore (Yes Really Free!)
Yoga is supposed to help you find peace and serenity, but the prices of some of the yoga classes in Singapore are enough to give even the most zenned...
3 July 2019
Should You Buy or Rent Your Next Home in Singapore?
Property
Should You Buy or Rent Your Next Home in Singapore?
Are you thinking whether to buy or rent a home? Well, there is a reason the overwhelming majority of Singaporeans choose to live with their parents un...
2 July 2019
Best Sushi in Singapore: Price List of 10 Popular Sushi Restaurants Loved By Singaporeans
Dining
Best Sushi in Singapore: Price List of 10 Popular Sushi Restaurants Loved By Singaporeans
Sushi is a really popular cuisine in Singapore. No joke, we may be single-handedly contributing to the problem of overfishing. Well, if you want to ea...
2 July 2019
MSR Singapore: What is Mortgage Servicing Ratio? Know This Before Buying a HDB or EC
Property
MSR Singapore: What is Mortgage Servicing Ratio? Know This Before Buying a HDB or EC
Buying property in Singapore is not easy, as there’s a high chance of getting a heart attack after seeing how much you need to pay and tallying that w...
24 June 2019
Flea Market Singapore: Cost of Booths and Where to Rent (2019)
Career
Flea Market Singapore: Cost of Booths and Where to Rent (2019)
Tired of browsing products in sterile shopping malls stuffed with big, faceless brands? Maybe it’s time to shop and sell stuff at flea markets, then....
24 June 2019
Costume Rental Singapore: Top 5 Costume Stores in Singapore to Rent or Buy Your Next Get-Up
Entertainment
Costume Rental Singapore: Top 5 Costume Stores in Singapore to Rent or Buy Your Next Get-Up
Sometimes, you just need to dress up as a Disney princess or a giant banana. Whether you have a company D&D coming up, are working on a personal film...
24 June 2019
5 Singaporean Practices That are a Complete Waste of Money
Budgeting
5 Singaporean Practices That are a Complete Waste of Money
Despite constantly complaining about the high cost of living and acting like passive aggressive trolls whenever financial issues are discussed online,...
21 June 2019