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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.

Singapore Civil Service - The Ins and Outs of the Iron Rice Bowl
Career
Singapore Civil Service - The Ins and Outs of the Iron Rice Bowl
Whenever you read about the Singapore civil service in the news, half the time it’s about whatever civil servant bonus the government is awarding thos...
4 December 2018
Top 5 Ways of Making Coffee in Singapore - Coffee Machines, Moka Pots and Drippers
Shopping
Top 5 Ways of Making Coffee in Singapore - Coffee Machines, Moka Pots and Drippers
That morning coffee you inhale every morning isn’t just a beverage. It’s a life support system. Take it away and your entire body ceases to live. So i...
28 November 2018
Sick of Working in Singapore? 5 Ways to Get an Overseas Job and Work Abroad
Career
Sick of Working in Singapore? 5 Ways to Get an Overseas Job and Work Abroad
It’s no secret that Singaporean workers are a miserable lot. Long hours, bosses who border on flouting manpower laws, and salaries that barely cover b...
28 November 2018
How to Claim Tax Refunds on Shopping in Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia
Shopping
How to Claim Tax Refunds on Shopping in Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia
If there is an outlet mall at just about any popular tourist destination overseas, chances are you will find Singaporean tourists there. Shopping over...
14 November 2018
What is GrabHitch & How Does It Work?
Transportation
What is GrabHitch & How Does It Work?
Thanks to Grab and Uber (no longer available), we are no stranger to private car ride-hailing apps. But some people may still be confused about the di...
14 November 2018
10 Completely Useless Items People Should Stop Buying
Shopping
10 Completely Useless Items People Should Stop Buying
If you're going to spend all your hard-earned cash on something, at least make sure it's not completely useless. Don't get suckered by clever marketin...
14 November 2018
Where to Get Free Wifi in Singapore - Guide to Free Internet Spots
Budgeting
Where to Get Free Wifi in Singapore - Guide to Free Internet Spots
So you watched a few episodes of your Korean drama on the MRT and now you’ve gone over your data limit again. Or maybe you’re a tourist from out of to...
13 November 2018
9 Baby and Toddler Activities and Enrichment Classes in Singapore
Family
9 Baby and Toddler Activities and Enrichment Classes in Singapore
Kiasu Singaporean parents are notorious for overtaxing their kids with all manner of enrichment classes. Some even send kids as young as 3 for tuition...
13 November 2018
Making Sense of Dash, DBS PayLah, GrabPay, Liquid Pay, AliPay, FavePay & Other Cashless Payments
Shopping
Making Sense of Dash, DBS PayLah, GrabPay, Liquid Pay, AliPay, FavePay & Other Cashless Payments
As Singapore continues to try to turn itself into a cashless society, Singaporeans grapple with the problem of having too many choices. Unlike people...
13 November 2018
7 Best Things to Do in Batam That Are Super Affordable
Travel
7 Best Things to Do in Batam That Are Super Affordable
Going on holiday is Singaporeans’ favourite past-time, and sometimes it can seem like the further and more exotic the destination, the better. Except...
5 November 2018