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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.

7 Prenatal Yoga Studios For Mums-To-Be in Singapore: Price List
Family
7 Prenatal Yoga Studios For Mums-To-Be in Singapore: Price List
Whether you couldn’t touch your toes even before getting pregnant or were regularly doing headstands without a care in the world, there are good reaso...
16 January 2019
5 Bachelor Degrees You Can't Take in Singapore: International Relations, Podiatry & Others
Education
5 Bachelor Degrees You Can't Take in Singapore: International Relations, Podiatry & Others
The career path of a young Singaporean graduate isn’t quite as boring or as straightforward as before. There are now many more university courses than...
10 January 2019
10 Must-Go Chinese New Year 2019 Events: Chingay Parade, River Hongbao, Huayi & Others
Entertainment
10 Must-Go Chinese New Year 2019 Events: Chingay Parade, River Hongbao, Huayi & Others
Ask a Singaporean what their plans are for Chinese New Year, and you’re likely to receive one of two answers: visiting relatives, or grabbing the chan...
10 January 2019
Baby Stores Singapore – Mothercare vs Kiddy Palace vs Motherswork vs Pupsik Studio
Family
Baby Stores Singapore – Mothercare vs Kiddy Palace vs Motherswork vs Pupsik Studio
Once you have a baby, some of your shopping time naturally gets diverted from H&M and Uniqlo to baby supply stores like Mothercare, Kiddy Palace, Moth...
10 January 2019
UOB Fixed Deposit Promotions & Interest Rates in Singapore – MoneySmart Review 2019
Fixed Deposits
UOB Fixed Deposit Promotions & Interest Rates in Singapore – MoneySmart Review 2019
Fixed deposits are a great low-risk investment vehicle to put your money in, especially when the alternative is to let it sit in the bank. Let’s have...
10 January 2019
Montessori Preschools Singapore: What is Montessori & Why Are The Fees So Expensive?
Family
Montessori Preschools Singapore: What is Montessori & Why Are The Fees So Expensive?
Montessori kindergartens and preschools are popular here in Singapore. Many Singaporean (and expat) parents pay over a $1,000 a month for their toddle...
28 December 2018
8 Sports and Adventure Activities to Enjoy at a Discount Thanks to The Entertainer
Fitness & Beauty
8 Sports and Adventure Activities to Enjoy at a Discount Thanks to The Entertainer
Mobile app The Entertainer has been blamed for expanding waistlines in Singapore, thanks to their 1-on-1 offers on main courses at restaurants. But of...
28 December 2018
4 French Restaurants in Singapore and JB Where You Can Enjoy 1-for-1 Mains with The Entertainer
Dining
4 French Restaurants in Singapore and JB Where You Can Enjoy 1-for-1 Mains with The Entertainer
French food has a reputation for being atas and expensive which, most of the time, it is, at least in Singapore. Most of the French eateries in Singap...
27 December 2018
Craving Chinese Food? Get 1-for-1 at These 4 Eateries Thanks to The Entertainer
Dining
Craving Chinese Food? Get 1-for-1 at These 4 Eateries Thanks to The Entertainer
You can find virtually any kind of cuisine in the world right here in Singapore. We’ve got everything from conveyor belt sushi, Korean bingsu and Thai...
27 December 2018
7 Ways to Go for a Beauty or Spa Treatment at a Huge Discount Thanks to The Entertainer
Fitness & Beauty
7 Ways to Go for a Beauty or Spa Treatment at a Huge Discount Thanks to The Entertainer
Pigging out isn’t the only way to treat yourself to the finer things in life. While Singaporeans have been getting fat thanks to The Entertainer's awe...
27 December 2018