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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.

Do You Need to Pay GST When You Buy Stuff on Overseas Holidays?
Travel
Do You Need to Pay GST When You Buy Stuff on Overseas Holidays?
When Singaporeans go on overseas holidays, shopping is a mandatory activity. People are willing to travel hours to get to factory outlets in Europe an...
29 January 2018
5 Ways You Can Live a Minimalist Lifestyle and Save Money at the Same Time
Budgeting
5 Ways You Can Live a Minimalist Lifestyle and Save Money at the Same Time
Minimalism is a lifestyle that promises to help us escape clutter, live simply and inexpensively, and look zen while doing it. But despite the simple,...
28 January 2018
What Does ComfortDelGro's Introduction of Dynamic Pricing Mean for Singaporeans?
Transportation
What Does ComfortDelGro's Introduction of Dynamic Pricing Mean for Singaporeans?
When businesses work together, consumers sometimes benefit. For instance, nobody’s complaining about the Scoot and Tigerair merger, which has resulted...
26 January 2018
3 Money-Saving Ways to Live the Scandinavian Hygge Lifestyle
Opinion
3 Money-Saving Ways to Live the Scandinavian Hygge Lifestyle
We may not have winter in Singapore, but the Scandinavian concept of hygge has resonated for some Singaporeans. There is even a cafe/shop hybrid at Ha...
25 January 2018
Initial Coin Offering - How Do You Tell a Genuine ICO From a Scam?
Invest
Initial Coin Offering - How Do You Tell a Genuine ICO From a Scam?
Regular money has gone out of style, it seems. These days, more and more Singaporeans are becoming interested in investing in cryptocurrency, despite...
24 January 2018
4 Tips for Maintaining a Long-Distance Relationship Without Going Broke
Budgeting
4 Tips for Maintaining a Long-Distance Relationship Without Going Broke
If you thought dating was tough with one half of the couple stuck on Tekong during BMT, wait till you get into a legitimate, literal long-distance rel...
24 January 2018
My First Skool Raises Fees - Are Parents Paying Too Much?
Family
My First Skool Raises Fees - Are Parents Paying Too Much?
Your child may not be old enough for you to worry about tuition just yet, but get ready to pay all the same. My First Skool, the NTUC-run childcare/in...
20 January 2018
Amazon Singapore vs Lazada vs Wish: Which Online Shopping Site is Best for Singapore?
Shopping
Amazon Singapore vs Lazada vs Wish: Which Online Shopping Site is Best for Singapore?
Singaporeans are spoilt for choice when it comes to online shopping sites. More and more international retailers are offering affordable or even free...
18 January 2018
SIBOR Forecast 2018 - Here's Why So Many Singaporeans Should Be Refinancing Now
Home Loans
SIBOR Forecast 2018 - Here's Why So Many Singaporeans Should Be Refinancing Now
If you are currently on a SIBOR-based home loan package, you need to take action now. The Singapore Interbank Offered Rate has risen sharply in 2018 a...
17 January 2018
5 Survival Tips for Non-Morning People Who Have to Be Up Early for Work
Career
5 Survival Tips for Non-Morning People Who Have to Be Up Early for Work
There are morning people, and then there’s everyone else. If you feel like stabbing your eyes out each time your alarm goes off in the morning and can...
11 January 2018