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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.

Death is Inevitable, But Chaos isn't: 10 Reasons Why You Should Write a Will ASAP
Opinion
Death is Inevitable, But Chaos isn't: 10 Reasons Why You Should Write a Will ASAP
Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, especially when you're young, very much alive, and living it up. But the truth is, life is unpredict...
10 May 2023
Can a DINK lifestyle help you FIRE?
Opinion
Can a DINK lifestyle help you FIRE?
If you didn't understand the headline, then you're missing out on two of the biggest trends right now. Leading a DINK lifestyle (Double Income, No Ki...
2 May 2023
5 Countries Singaporeans Still Need A Travel Visa For and How Much They Cost
Travel
5 Countries Singaporeans Still Need A Travel Visa For and How Much They Cost
I hardly ever remember to check if I need a visa before I book air tickets, but so far I haven’t had any mishaps simply because the Singapore passport...
19 April 2023
Where to Invest Your Spare Cash? Wealth Management Tool vs Bank Fixed Deposit
Invest
Where to Invest Your Spare Cash? Wealth Management Tool vs Bank Fixed Deposit
Unlike a rolling stone that gathers no moss, idle cash doesn’t gather any interest. So, we’ve got to keep our hard-earned money “rolling” and hustling...
14 April 2023
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking A Personal Loan
Personal Loans
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking A Personal Loan
While personal loans are usually seamless to apply for and can disburse cash pretty quickly, do ensure the borrowed money is spent prudently. Thus, a...
13 April 2023
What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Bank Has Collapsed Overnight?
Savings Accounts
What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Bank Has Collapsed Overnight?
Banks around the world should probably check their feng shui, because things are not going well. Hot on the heels of a spectacular triple collapse fea...
28 March 2023
Singapore Wedding Banquet Price List (2023) & Saving Tips
Wedding
Singapore Wedding Banquet Price List (2023) & Saving Tips
Weddings are big business in Singapore. Some people spend enough on their wedding photoshoot, gown and ring to buy a house in other countries. But the...
28 March 2023
What Do The failures Of Silvergate Capital, Sillicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Mean For Regular Folks?
Opinion
What Do The failures Of Silvergate Capital, Sillicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Mean For Regular Folks?
Banks have been falling like dominoes this month, leaving the financial sector shell-shocked. On 8 Mar 2023, Silvergate Capital, a US bank dealing mai...
14 March 2023
How to Extend Your Free Entry to Sentosa + Score Over 50 Islander Deals, Including an Instant $5 Voucher
Family
How to Extend Your Free Entry to Sentosa + Score Over 50 Islander Deals, Including an Instant $5 Voucher
Looking for a fulfilling way to spend your weekends that doesn’t involve walking around a shopping mall that you’ve already visited thrice this month?...
10 March 2023
Confused About Forex But Still Want to Trade It? Here’s What You Need to Know
Invest
Confused About Forex But Still Want to Trade It? Here’s What You Need to Know
Tired of trading the same old stocks, options and what-not, and looking for a new way to hopefully make some money? Then you might want to consider di...
9 March 2023