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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.

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
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