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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.

What it’s Really Like Being a Lawyer in Singapore
Career
What it’s Really Like Being a Lawyer in Singapore
Tell a Singaporean parent that their kid will become a lawyer when they grow up if they attend tuition classes at a special career prep centre chargin...
27 April 2018
Should You Get a Property Agent Licence if You Only Plan to Become a Part-time Agent?
Property
Should You Get a Property Agent Licence if You Only Plan to Become a Part-time Agent?
Singaporeans are pretty risk-averse when it comes to quitting their safe jobs and striking it out on their own. Hence, it's unsurprising that those ru...
25 April 2018
How to Spot En Bloc Potential in Singapore in 2018
Property
How to Spot En Bloc Potential in Singapore in 2018
So you’ve bought your dream home. It’s located in a nice area that doesn’t require you to spend hours on public transport to get to work. You have a n...
25 April 2018
Going on Holiday and Looking for Pet Accommodation in Singapore? Here are Your 3 Options
Travel
Going on Holiday and Looking for Pet Accommodation in Singapore? Here are Your 3 Options
Going on a holiday but leaving the little ones at home? If they’re human and one of them is over a certain age, you can just get them to babysit each...
18 April 2018
3 Fun Family Activities That Will Teach Your Kids to Save Money
Family
3 Fun Family Activities That Will Teach Your Kids to Save Money
No matter how much you nag about the importance of saving money, your kids are going to learn a lot more from how you yourself spend, and the kinds of...
17 April 2018
Pioneer Generation Card In Singapore - Guide to Utilising Its Subsidies And Top Ups
Healthcare
Pioneer Generation Card In Singapore - Guide to Utilising Its Subsidies And Top Ups
If you were born before 1950 and became a Singapore citizen before 1987, congratulations, you’re part of the Pioneer Generation. According to the gove...
16 April 2018
3 Pieces of Questionable Wealth Advice From Fengshui Masters, and What You Should Be Doing Instead
Opinion
3 Pieces of Questionable Wealth Advice From Fengshui Masters, and What You Should Be Doing Instead
If the rumours are to be believed, Singapore was built using feng shui principles. Everything from that octagon on our $1 coins to the direction in wh...
13 April 2018
4 Ways For Budget Travellers to Get Free Accommodation in Singapore
Travel
4 Ways For Budget Travellers to Get Free Accommodation in Singapore
So you’re thinking of visiting Singapore, but you can’t help but cringe at the prices, which look astronomical next to those in neighbouring countries...
12 April 2018
6 Ways Students Can Get Career Guidance on What Course to Take at University
Education
6 Ways Students Can Get Career Guidance on What Course to Take at University
So you’re about to take your A levels or complete your diploma this year, and after that you’ll hopefully get to enrol at a university. You have no id...
12 April 2018
SkillsFuture Singapore - Complete Guide to What It Is and How to Use It
Budgeting
SkillsFuture Singapore - Complete Guide to What It Is and How to Use It
We are constantly being fed the message that it’s our responsibility to upgrade our skills and make sure we don’t become obsolete. If our careers stag...
9 April 2018