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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.

Guide to Trading & Mining Bitcoin, Ethereum & Other Cryptocurrencies
Invest
Guide to Trading & Mining Bitcoin, Ethereum & Other Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency is big in Singapore right now. The promise of making money has lured many Singaporeans, from university students to professional trader...
22 June 2018
Value Investing in Singapore - What Is It and Is It For You?
Invest
Value Investing in Singapore - What Is It and Is It For You?
There are many ways to invest your money. Whether you adopt it or not, one investment approach you should know about is called value investing. This i...
8 June 2018
5 Ways Stay-at-Home Mums Can Boost Their Financial Security in Singapore
Career
5 Ways Stay-at-Home Mums Can Boost Their Financial Security in Singapore
Deciding to become a stay-at-home parent can be a big decision. If quitting your job doesn't make you jump for joy that you've achieved your dream of...
31 May 2018
5 Affordable No-Flight Weekend Getaways That Aren’t Johor Bahru Or Batam
Travel
5 Affordable No-Flight Weekend Getaways That Aren’t Johor Bahru Or Batam
We all love those long trips to faraway lands. But most of us only have the money and annual leave to take big holidays occasionally. The rest of the...
25 May 2018
The Expat's Guide to Personal Finance in Singapore
Budgeting
The Expat's Guide to Personal Finance in Singapore
So you're moving to Singapore! And not only did you only just find out it wasn't part of China, you're also completely clueless as to how to get your...
18 May 2018
The Highest Cashback Rates You Can Get Using Singapore Credit Cards
Credit Cards
The Highest Cashback Rates You Can Get Using Singapore Credit Cards
Of all the different types of credit card perks, we have a soft spot for cashback. After all, in a land where there’s no such thing as a free lunch, t...
17 May 2018
4 Tips for Making Outings With the Kids Cheaper
Family
4 Tips for Making Outings With the Kids Cheaper
So the kids are wreaking havoc at home, and you think it might be a good idea to head out on a family outing so they can expend some of that energy. B...
10 May 2018
3 Tips for Buying a Home in a Good Location
Property
3 Tips for Buying a Home in a Good Location
Location is everything when it comes to buying property. You wouldn’t want to live in Lim Chu Kang, or a home that required a 30 minute bus ride to ge...
10 May 2018
Pets in HDB flats: Can You Keep Dogs, Cats and Other Pets in Your HDB Flat?
Property
Pets in HDB flats: Can You Keep Dogs, Cats and Other Pets in Your HDB Flat?
HDB flats are designed for family living. Well they must be, since it’s so much harder to buy one when you’re single. But it seems pets are not consid...
10 May 2018
Should You Let PayPal Convert Currency to SGD When Buying Stuff Online?
Shopping
Should You Let PayPal Convert Currency to SGD When Buying Stuff Online?
We've all been faced with this tough decision—you're about to purchase that video game or that lacy underwear online, and the checkout process require...
28 April 2018