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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.

13 Exotic Long-Haul Destinations Singaporeans Can Go on Budget Airlines like Scoot, Jetstar and AirAsia
Travel
13 Exotic Long-Haul Destinations Singaporeans Can Go on Budget Airlines like Scoot, Jetstar and AirAsia
It just keeps getting easier and cheaper for Singaporeans to escape, uh, take a holiday from their hectic lives. Not only does a strong Singapore Doll...
11 October 2018
BOC Sheng Siong Card Review: Up to 12% Cashback at Sheng Siong
Credit Cards
BOC Sheng Siong Card Review: Up to 12% Cashback at Sheng Siong
We all know cooking at home instead of eating out is the best way to save money and stave off diabetes at the same time. But for truly hardcore savers...
5 October 2018
Want to Migrate from Singapore to New Zealand, Australia, Canada, UK or US? Here’s a Look at the Costs of Living Overseas
High Life
Want to Migrate from Singapore to New Zealand, Australia, Canada, UK or US? Here’s a Look at the Costs of Living Overseas
We may have char kway teow in Singapore, but we also have sky-high property prices, poor work-life balance and a punishing education system. So, it's...
28 September 2018
How to Save Money and Be Green At the Same Time: 3 Key Trends in Singapore
Opinion
How to Save Money and Be Green At the Same Time: 3 Key Trends in Singapore
Singapore is the last country on earth where you would expect anyone to care about the environment. People obsessively replace their phones, their car...
28 September 2018
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Overpaying For Your Household Items
Budgeting
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Overpaying For Your Household Items
This post was written in collaboration with IUIGA. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integ...
26 September 2018
Recycling in Singapore - 6 Ways We Can Improve Our Dismal Recycling Rate
Opinion
Recycling in Singapore - 6 Ways We Can Improve Our Dismal Recycling Rate
When even Singaporeans start talking about banning free plastic bags, you know changes are afoot. The zero waste and #stopsucking movements are becomi...
26 September 2018
Top 6 MBAs in Singapore – How Much Does An MBA Cost and Is It Worth it?
Career
Top 6 MBAs in Singapore – How Much Does An MBA Cost and Is It Worth it?
You're a degree holder and you're now looking for a way to get ahead on the corporate ladder. To improve your management skills and widen your profess...
25 September 2018
Baby Bonus CDA Account: Can You Withdraw From It? What Can You Do With It?
Family
Baby Bonus CDA Account: Can You Withdraw From It? What Can You Do With It?
If you're a parent who's reeling at the price of childcare and later, tuition, you need all the help you can get. The baby bonus (free money) from the...
24 September 2018
Budget Taipei Itinerary - How to Plan a 7D6N Taiwan Holiday for Less Than $600
Travel
Budget Taipei Itinerary - How to Plan a 7D6N Taiwan Holiday for Less Than $600
The first thing that struck me the first time I went to Taiwan was how friendly the people were. I had thought Taipei would be similar to Hong Kong, a...
24 September 2018
17 Cheap Date Ideas & Places in Singapore That Won't Make You Bankrupt
Entertainment
17 Cheap Date Ideas & Places in Singapore That Won't Make You Bankrupt
Singapore is many things—efficient, pragmatic, forward-thinking. But romantic? Let’s be realistic, this is a place where marriage proposals take the f...
20 September 2018