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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 Weird Things That are Illegal and Can Get You Fined in Singapore
Entertainment
7 Weird Things That are Illegal and Can Get You Fined in Singapore
Everyone’s seen those “Singapore is a Fine City” T-shirts. Worst of all, Singaporeans don’t think it’s insulting — they just think it’s amusing but tr...
2 November 2018
Customized Cakes in Singapore - Special Occasion Cakes for Under $200
Entertainment
Customized Cakes in Singapore - Special Occasion Cakes for Under $200
Customized cakes are all the rage now because, hey, it’s not enough that everybody wants to be a special snowflake. Turns out that cakes need to be sp...
19 October 2018
Affordable Omakase in Singapore for Under $100? It’s Possible at These 6 Japanese Restaurants
Dining
Affordable Omakase in Singapore for Under $100? It’s Possible at These 6 Japanese Restaurants
If you need further proof that Singaporeans are dead serious about dining, consider the fact that bento lunches or, worse, Australian-style sushi roll...
16 October 2018
Affordable Birthday Cakes of Every Type - Price List of Singapore's Bakeries
Budgeting
Affordable Birthday Cakes of Every Type - Price List of Singapore's Bakeries
These days, people have a lot of expectations when it comes to birthday cakes. It’s not enough to show up with a Bengawan Solo cake or, worse, a Bread...
15 October 2018
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