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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.

5 Cheap Things Singaporeans Buy Overseas That End Up Being Fake Products
Shopping
5 Cheap Things Singaporeans Buy Overseas That End Up Being Fake Products
You might not be able to haggle for goods in Singapore the way you can in Thailand or Vietnam. But Singaporeans are consummate bargain-hunters. The w...
18 June 2019
Durian Buffets Singapore 2019: Price List of 7 All-You-Can-Eat Durian Buffets
Entertainment
Durian Buffets Singapore 2019: Price List of 7 All-You-Can-Eat Durian Buffets
Any true blue Singaporean loves durian and will jump at the chance to feast at a durian buffet, much to the consternation of disgusted tourists who li...
17 June 2019
Getting Rid of Your Credit Card Debt in Singapore: 5 Essential Tips
Credit Cards
Getting Rid of Your Credit Card Debt in Singapore: 5 Essential Tips
You’re probably keeping it a secret. It’s taboo to admit you’re mired in credit card debt, especially when everyone else around you is so intent on ke...
14 June 2019
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