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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.

International Schools In Singapore 2019 - Guide To Fees And Costs For The Best Expat Schools
Education
International Schools In Singapore 2019 - Guide To Fees And Costs For The Best Expat Schools
So you’re moving to Singapore with the kids in tow. If you’ve decided to enrol your kids in an international school rather than a local one, you might...
18 April 2019
10 Work From Home Jobs in Singapore That Are Ideal For Stay-at-Home Mums (SAHMs)
Family
10 Work From Home Jobs in Singapore That Are Ideal For Stay-at-Home Mums (SAHMs)
Contrary to what some believe, SAHMs or Stay-At-Home-Mums don’t spend all their time watching Korean dramas. In fact, some are practically working 24...
11 April 2019
Where to Donate Secondhand Items in Singapore: Clothes, Books, Furniture & Others
Budgeting
Where to Donate Secondhand Items in Singapore: Clothes, Books, Furniture & Others
So you finally read that Marie Kondo book and went on a decluttering spree. Now, you’re left with a ton of unwanted clothes, books, furniture, electro...
11 April 2019
5 Ways Frugal Singaporeans Waste Money Every Month Unconsciously
Budgeting
5 Ways Frugal Singaporeans Waste Money Every Month Unconsciously
Singapore has two faces. On the one hand, you have affluent people popping champagne at Catalunya before riding off into the sunset to their luxury co...
10 April 2019
6-Year Revamp for Bukit Panjang LRT: What Else Can We Do To Improve Public Transport There Further?
Transportation
6-Year Revamp for Bukit Panjang LRT: What Else Can We Do To Improve Public Transport There Further?
Whenever I hear someone say they live in Bukit Panjang, I feel like giving them a sympathetic hug. This is because going into the estate via Bukit Pan...
9 April 2019
Bali Lovers, This New Addition to The Entertainer Will Have You Wanderlusting All Over Again
Travel
Bali Lovers, This New Addition to The Entertainer Will Have You Wanderlusting All Over Again
Some places are worth visiting over and over again. Every Singaporean has a holiday destination they just keep going back to whenever they have a free...
5 April 2019
7 Best Places in Singapore To Get Your Wagyu Beef and Meats at 1-for-1
Dining
7 Best Places in Singapore To Get Your Wagyu Beef and Meats at 1-for-1
It's very noble to refuse to eat meat in support of the environment and disenfranchised animals, but some of us just need a meat fix every now and the...
5 April 2019
The 3 Types of People Who Should Consider A Data Roaming Plan For Your Travels
Travel
The 3 Types of People Who Should Consider A Data Roaming Plan For Your Travels
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
5 April 2019
Free Gyms in Singapore with No Membership Fees: How to Work Out for Free
Fitness & Beauty
Free Gyms in Singapore with No Membership Fees: How to Work Out for Free
For many people, going to the gym isn't just about using the equipment. It's about enjoying the steam room, working out amongst model-like people and...
4 April 2019
7 Restaurants/cafes Where You Can Get 1-for-1 Deals with HSBC Credit Cards
Dining
7 Restaurants/cafes Where You Can Get 1-for-1 Deals with HSBC Credit Cards
This post was written in collaboration with HSBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
4 April 2019