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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.

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
Pregnancy Test Kits Singapore - What’s the Difference Between $1 and $25 Pregnancy Test Kits?
Budgeting
Pregnancy Test Kits Singapore - What’s the Difference Between $1 and $25 Pregnancy Test Kits?
Are you trying for a baby, or are experiencing telling signs like morning sickness and bloatedness? The easiest way to confirm your suspicion is to us...
27 December 2018
Cost of Heart Diseases: Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Ischemic Heart Disease, and More
Healthcare
Cost of Heart Diseases: Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, Ischemic Heart Disease, and More
The next time you joke “my heart can’t take it,” know that that hits a bit too close to home for a lot of people in Singapore. Every day, 17 people di...
20 December 2018
Top 5 Fast-Growing Industries in Singapore (2019)
Career
Top 5 Fast-Growing Industries in Singapore (2019)
Now that you’ve received your year-end bonus, you have probably made up your mind about whether you’re going to stay in your job this year, or leave i...
19 December 2018
Golf in Singapore - Booking Fees of Marina Bay Golf Course, Sentosa Golf Club and More
Entertainment
Golf in Singapore - Booking Fees of Marina Bay Golf Course, Sentosa Golf Club and More
Golf courses are going the way of the dodo in Singapore as land gets acquired to make way for more pressing types of land use. That means golf course...
13 December 2018