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.

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
SERS & VERS - Complete Guide to "HDB En Bloc Sale" Schemes (2019)
Property
SERS & VERS - Complete Guide to "HDB En Bloc Sale" Schemes (2019)
There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether Housing Development Board (HDB) flat owners really own their flats, or whether they’re just tenants on...
13 February 2019
GOMO – Sizeable Travel Data At The Click of a Button
Travel
GOMO – Sizeable Travel Data At The Click of a Button
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial int...
31 January 2019
VivoCity Parking Rates 2019 + 4 Alternative Carparks for Cheap Parking Nearby
Budgeting
VivoCity Parking Rates 2019 + 4 Alternative Carparks for Cheap Parking Nearby
Unless you're a seasoned regular at the HarbourFront area, most Singaporeans automatically chiong straight to the Vivo car park, heedless of the VivoC...
30 January 2019
Newborn Photography in Singapore (2019) - Price Guide to 10 Photographers & Studios
Family
Newborn Photography in Singapore (2019) - Price Guide to 10 Photographers & Studios
Remember Anne Geddes, that photographer who became famous for her pictures of beaming babies disguised as flowers? Well, photos like that are back in...
30 January 2019