joanne-poh

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.

Baby Bonus Scheme in Singapore—How Much Can Parents Get?
Family
Baby Bonus Scheme in Singapore—How Much Can Parents Get?
Children are expensive little critters. Once they acquire the ability to speak, they start demanding that you buy them Nintendo Switches and iPhones....
9 May 2024
7 Best Rewards Credit Cards in Singapore (2024): Citibank, OCBC, DBS & More
Credit Cards
7 Best Rewards Credit Cards in Singapore (2024): Citibank, OCBC, DBS & More
If you love collecting points and redeeming them, a rewards credit card will give you some added life satisfaction. These days, there’s a lot more in...
27 April 2024
Is the DBS Visa Debit Card Better Than a Credit Card?—MoneySmart Review 2024
Credit Cards
Is the DBS Visa Debit Card Better Than a Credit Card?—MoneySmart Review 2024
Haven’t used a debit card since you were too young and poor to apply for a credit card? The DBS Visa Debit Card just might change that. That’s because...
18 April 2024
The UOB Absolute Cashback Card is Getting Nerfed—MoneySmart Review 2024
Credit Cards
The UOB Absolute Cashback Card is Getting Nerfed—MoneySmart Review 2024
"The only credit card with no spend exclusion", UOB promises of their UOB Absolute Cashback Card. For now. From 6 May 2024, UOB is nerfing their "limi...
12 April 2024
Yoga in Singapore: 18 Best Yoga Studios and Their Prices, Free Yoga Classes, And More (2024)
Fitness & Beauty
Yoga in Singapore: 18 Best Yoga Studios and Their Prices, Free Yoga Classes, And More (2024)
Where do you find free or affordable yoga classes in Singapore? We surveyed 18 yoga studios to find out. The real yoga price list, updated 2024.
28 February 2024
Valentine’s Day 2024: 8 Affordable Staycation Hotels From $138
Travel
Valentine’s Day 2024: 8 Affordable Staycation Hotels From $138
Valentine’s Day is a controversial topic. Most people fall into 1 of 2 camps—those who think it’s a meaningless non-event exploited by businesses to e...
1 February 2024
CIMB World Mastercard—MoneySmart Review 2023
Credit Cards
CIMB World Mastercard—MoneySmart Review 2023
Cashback credit cards are some of the most worthwhile cards to sign up for because they’re essentially giving you free money. Seeing as even fast food...
1 December 2023
UOB (U11) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News (2023)
Invest
UOB (U11) Guide: Share Prices, Dividends and Market News (2023)
These days, everyone is talking about the UOB One Savings Account or the UOB One credit card. But you know what I wanna talk about? U11. No, this isn...
9 November 2023
NTUC Membership In Singapore: A Guide To Benefits, NTUC Card And More
Budgeting
NTUC Membership In Singapore: A Guide To Benefits, NTUC Card And More
Did you grow up thinking “NTUC” was a supermarket? So did every other Singaporean. But guess what, NTUC actually stands for National Trades Union Con...
6 November 2023
Breast Cancer Screening 2023: Where to Go for Free or Cheap Mammograms
Healthcare
Breast Cancer Screening 2023: Where to Go for Free or Cheap Mammograms
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting Singaporean women—almost 1 in 13 women in Singapore will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their li...
23 October 2023