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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.

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
1-for-1 Deals to Eat, Drink & Make Merry in Johor Bahru with The Entertainer
Dining
1-for-1 Deals to Eat, Drink & Make Merry in Johor Bahru with The Entertainer
You’ve already enjoyed delicious meals at some of Singapore’s best restaurants while paying just a fraction of the bill, thanks to The Entertainer’s 1...
15 February 2019
7 Affordable Kids' Birthday Party Packages Under $40 Per Kid
Family
7 Affordable Kids' Birthday Party Packages Under $40 Per Kid
Back in the 90s, any primary school kid who was anyone in the sandbox would get to live that glorious moment when he could smugly hand out invites to...
15 February 2019
Prenup in Singapore - 3 Reasons to Sign a Prenup Even If You're Not Rich
Wedding
Prenup in Singapore - 3 Reasons to Sign a Prenup Even If You're Not Rich
No matter what they say about the sanctity of marriage, if one of you is sitting on a goldmine of family wealth, there's a good chance the in-laws are...
14 February 2019
Best Ladies’ Night Parties Singapore (2019): Complimentary Entry, Free Cocktails and Free-Flow Wine
Entertainment
Best Ladies’ Night Parties Singapore (2019): Complimentary Entry, Free Cocktails and Free-Flow Wine
Unless you’re a teetotaller, partying in Singapore can get mighty expensive. Not only do you have to contend with the ridiculous price of alcohol, you...
13 February 2019