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.

Travel Around the Region Frequently? Here's How You Can Easily Get Data Roaming and Travel Insurance Coverage at the Same Time
Travel
Travel Around the Region Frequently? Here's How You Can Easily Get Data Roaming and Travel Insurance Coverage at the Same Time
This article is sponsored by Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and revi...
5 March 2019
Top 9 Laptops Singapore 2019 - Price List of ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and other popular laptops
Budgeting
Top 9 Laptops Singapore 2019 - Price List of ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and other popular laptops
Laptops have replaced desktops as the most common type of computer found in Singaporean households, and it’s easy to see why. They're portable, so you...
4 March 2019
Haven't Switched Your Electricity Provider Yet? You'd Be Silly To Miss These Cost Savings
Budgeting
Haven't Switched Your Electricity Provider Yet? You'd Be Silly To Miss These Cost Savings
This post was written in collaboration with Geneco. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial inte...
1 March 2019
Always Thought Endowment Plans Are Inflexible? Not Anymore With ELASTIQ
Life Insurance
Always Thought Endowment Plans Are Inflexible? Not Anymore With ELASTIQ
This post was written in collaboration with Etiqa. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integ...
1 March 2019
En Bloc Singapore Guide - All You Need to Know About En Bloc Sales in 2019
Property
En Bloc Singapore Guide - All You Need to Know About En Bloc Sales in 2019
Many Singaporean property owners think of en bloc sales as 4D or Toto, but with better odds. But the reality is a little more complicated. Here's a gu...
25 February 2019
Want To Get A Brand New iPhone or Samsung Galaxy Every Year Without Breaking The Bank?
Budgeting
Want To Get A Brand New iPhone or Samsung Galaxy Every Year Without Breaking The Bank?
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
21 February 2019
Growing Your Savings Shouldn’t Be Difficult. Here’s Why Citibank’s Fuss-Free Solution Makes Life Easier
Savings Accounts
Growing Your Savings Shouldn’t Be Difficult. Here’s Why Citibank’s Fuss-Free Solution Makes Life Easier
This article is brought to you in collaboration with Citibank. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our edi...
21 February 2019
7 Top Waxing Salons in Singapore - Prices of Brazilian Wax and Other Services in Singapore 2019
Fitness & Beauty
7 Top Waxing Salons in Singapore - Prices of Brazilian Wax and Other Services in Singapore 2019
Some women swear by Brazilian waxes, while others swear they’d never want to put themselves through such pain. If you fall into the first camp, here a...
20 February 2019
5 Enrichment Classes That Can Really Pay Off For You and Your Kid
Education
5 Enrichment Classes That Can Really Pay Off For You and Your Kid
Kids are many things—sometimes cute, sometimes bratty, but always expensive. At least in Singapore, where keeping any human being alive, whether yours...
18 February 2019
No Degrees Required: 10 Jobs You Can Do To Siam Student Loans & Still Earn Money
Career
No Degrees Required: 10 Jobs You Can Do To Siam Student Loans & Still Earn Money
On 22 February 2019, thousands of students in Singapore will receive their A level results and start applying for university. But not all of these stu...
18 February 2019