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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.

Online Scams That Affected Singapore in 2017 - Don't Let Your Guard Down Shoppers!
Shopping
Online Scams That Affected Singapore in 2017 - Don't Let Your Guard Down Shoppers!
It’s been a busy year for scammers targeting Singaporeans. The first half of 2017 saw more than $22 million being lost to online scams. 349 of these...
7 December 2017
Credit Card Charge Disputes – 5 Things Singaporeans Should be Aware of Before Making One
Credit Cards
Credit Card Charge Disputes – 5 Things Singaporeans Should be Aware of Before Making One
Many people don’t know why it’s better to use a credit card than a debit card, especially because credit cards have gained the reputation of being evi...
6 December 2017
3 Skills You Can Learn From Your Parents That Save You Money and Benefit Your Career
Family
3 Skills You Can Learn From Your Parents That Save You Money and Benefit Your Career
Can you believe that it’s been only 5 years since Gardens by the Bay came into existence, and 7 years since Marina Bay Sands opened its doors? Heck, t...
5 December 2017
3 Principles Singaporeans Should Live By to Achieve a Good Work-Life Balance
Career
3 Principles Singaporeans Should Live By to Achieve a Good Work-Life Balance
Sometimes, achieving work-life balance can seem as hard as finding a cure for cancer. Long working hours are so common right now that when someone man...
1 December 2017
5 Ways to Make Some Extra Money During the Festive Season
Career
5 Ways to Make Some Extra Money During the Festive Season
Christmas means different things to different people. For kids, it’s the perfect opportunity to beg your parents for a Nintendo Switch. For some, it’s...
29 November 2017
Planning a Holiday? Here's How To Save Yourself From Wasting Time and Money
Travel
Planning a Holiday? Here's How To Save Yourself From Wasting Time and Money
Do you spend all your spare time fantasising about your next overseas holiday? Do you religiously save up all your annual leave to use on travel? Then...
24 November 2017
6 Ways to Actually Benefit from the People in Your Network
Career
6 Ways to Actually Benefit from the People in Your Network
Networking is something everybody knows they should be doing, but many don’t for fear of coming off as slimy and opportunistic. After all, Singaporean...
23 November 2017
Holiday Destinations in Australia - 5 Beautiful Places That Aren’t Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Travel
Holiday Destinations in Australia - 5 Beautiful Places That Aren’t Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Singaporeans can’t get enough of Australia. There are thousands of us studying there, and every holiday season planeloads of us head to Sydney, Melbou...
22 November 2017
Experts Say These 5 Industries are Great For Singaporean Careers in 2018
Career
Experts Say These 5 Industries are Great For Singaporean Careers in 2018
We’re getting to that time of year when bonuses are doled out to employees. That means it’s time to evaluate your career and, if the time is right, to...
21 November 2017
7 Holiday Destinations in Italy That are Cheaper Than Rome
Travel
7 Holiday Destinations in Italy That are Cheaper Than Rome
When planning a first trip to Italy, most visitors flock to Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. Now, there’s no question that these cities are all amazi...
15 November 2017