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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.

Jobs in Singapore for Foreigners - 6 Jobs For Malaysians & Other Non-Singaporeans
Career
Jobs in Singapore for Foreigners - 6 Jobs For Malaysians & Other Non-Singaporeans
It’s not that easy to get a job in Singapore if you’re not a Singapore citizen or PR. Unless you’ve got skills that are extremely in-demand, or are a...
6 September 2018
Driver Jobs in Singapore – 4 Ways to Make Money with A Driving License
Career
Driver Jobs in Singapore – 4 Ways to Make Money with A Driving License
So, you spent lots of time and money trying to pass your Class 3 driving exam (damn those poles!), and you are now a proud owner of a Singapore drivin...
6 September 2018
OCBC Securities - A Beginner’s Guide to OCBC's Investment Platform
Invest
OCBC Securities - A Beginner’s Guide to OCBC's Investment Platform
Picking a brokerage to invest with is more like trying to find the cheapest laundry detergent in the supermarket’s bargain bin than shopping for a sty...
4 September 2018
UOB Kay Hian / UTRADE - A Beginner’s Guide to UOB Investment Platform
Invest
UOB Kay Hian / UTRADE - A Beginner’s Guide to UOB Investment Platform
To invest in stocks in Singapore, you need to sign up for a brokerage account. You will make all your trades through the brokerage, paying them a comm...
4 September 2018
10 Best Job Search Websites & Job Search Apps in Singapore
Career
10 Best Job Search Websites & Job Search Apps in Singapore
The SOP for job-searching in Singapore consists of many hours hunched in front of a computer screen, which is pretty ironic, since your future job is...
4 September 2018
4 Jobs Suffering From a High Turnover Rate in Singapore
Career
4 Jobs Suffering From a High Turnover Rate in Singapore
Considering the current state of the economy, you would think that anyone with a job would hang on to it for dear life. Yet the spotlight continues to...
3 September 2018
Charities in Singapore and Overseas - How Do You Tell If They’re Legit?
Budgeting
Charities in Singapore and Overseas - How Do You Tell If They’re Legit?
Whether you’re trying to save the world or assuage your guilt for not helping society, donating money to charity is one way to do it. Of course, nothi...
23 August 2018
Guardian vs Watsons vs Unity Pharmacy Singapore Showdown - Which is Cheapest?
Shopping
Guardian vs Watsons vs Unity Pharmacy Singapore Showdown - Which is Cheapest?
Hands up if it doesn’t matter to you which pharmacy in Singapore you buy your toiletries and personal care items from! (looks at a sea of hands) Yup,...
6 August 2018
CDA Account Singapore - How to Open One & Start Maxing Out Your Baby Bonus
Family
CDA Account Singapore - How to Open One & Start Maxing Out Your Baby Bonus
There are few people in Singapore who haven’t heard of the Baby Bonus. We all know that the government doles out money to people when they have babies...
18 July 2018
Singapore Expo Events 2018 - 8 Upcoming Fairs with Cheap Deals
Shopping
Singapore Expo Events 2018 - 8 Upcoming Fairs with Cheap Deals
“I just had the best weekend ever fighting off crowds at the Singapore Expo!” said no one ever. That being said, there are some good reasons to visit...
18 July 2018