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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.

ShopBack GO - The Biggest No-Brainer To Earn More Cashback From Your Dining Spend
Dining
ShopBack GO - The Biggest No-Brainer To Earn More Cashback From Your Dining Spend
This post was written in collaboration with ShopBack. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
12 June 2019
Confinement Nanny Prices in Singapore - How Much Do They Cost and Where to Find Them?
Family
Confinement Nanny Prices in Singapore - How Much Do They Cost and Where to Find Them?
For many new mothers in Singapore, the first 1-2 months after giving birth are not a walk in the park with their newborn. They'd usually be in confine...
11 June 2019
You Might Get into Trouble For Doing These 7 Illegal Things in Your HDB Flat
Property
You Might Get into Trouble For Doing These 7 Illegal Things in Your HDB Flat
80% of Singaporeans live in HDB flats, and many of us grew up playing with the stray cats in the void deck and trying to imagine the lives of the peop...
10 June 2019
Here's How You Can Maximise the Use of the New KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card
Credit Cards
Here's How You Can Maximise the Use of the New KrisFlyer UOB Credit Card
This post was written in collaboration with UOB. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
30 May 2019
Looking for a Short Term Option to Grow Your Money? That's What SavvyEndowment 1 was Made For
Invest
Looking for a Short Term Option to Grow Your Money? That's What SavvyEndowment 1 was Made For
This post was written in collaboration with DBS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integri...
28 May 2019
Throw Out Your Cheque Book – Citi PayAll Lets You Earn Miles or Rewards When You Pay Your Tax and More
Credit Cards
Throw Out Your Cheque Book – Citi PayAll Lets You Earn Miles or Rewards When You Pay Your Tax and More
This post was written in collaboration with Citibank. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
23 May 2019
Top 34 VivoCity Restaurants to Dine at in Singapore: What to Eat at VivoCity
Dining
Top 34 VivoCity Restaurants to Dine at in Singapore: What to Eat at VivoCity
Vivocity is a massive shopping mall that Singaporeans tend to visit on the way to Sentosa. It’s chock-full of restaurants and cafes, but the layout ca...
22 May 2019
How Do MLMs in Singapore Work? 5 Red Flags to Watch Out for
Career
How Do MLMs in Singapore Work? 5 Red Flags to Watch Out for
A long lost friend contacts you out of the blue and asks you out for coffee. You accept, jumping at the chance to rekindle an old friendship. But as t...
22 May 2019
8 Most Cost-Efficient Cafes to Work at in Singapore with Free Wi-Fi and Power Points
Budgeting
8 Most Cost-Efficient Cafes to Work at in Singapore with Free Wi-Fi and Power Points
The students hogging seats at Starbucks aren’t the only ones who need to get work done. More and more Singaporeans are now working remotely or freelan...
21 May 2019
Getting a Probate Lawyer in Singapore - What Exactly Do They Do and How Much Do They Cost?
Family
Getting a Probate Lawyer in Singapore - What Exactly Do They Do and How Much Do They Cost?
This post was written in collaboration with PKWA Law. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
19 May 2019