joanne-poh

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.

7 Retail Stores in Singapore Where You Can Do More Than Just Shop
Shopping
7 Retail Stores in Singapore Where You Can Do More Than Just Shop
Whenever I need to buy something—whether it’s a new laptop, a pair of shoes or a McDonald’s meal—I inevitably turn to the Internet. Now that you can b...
5 October 2017
What Singaporeans Should Know about Insurance Agents who Jump Ship for Money
Life Insurance
What Singaporeans Should Know about Insurance Agents who Jump Ship for Money
Insurance agents are just one rung below telemarketers on the list of people Singaporeans avoid… until they actually need them. Like them or loathe th...
3 October 2017
3 Powers President Halimah Yaacob has that Affect Singaporeans’ Finances
Opinion
3 Powers President Halimah Yaacob has that Affect Singaporeans’ Finances
After the initial furore surrounding Halimah Yaacob being, err, elected as president, Singaporeans have predictably decided it wasn't worth the fuss a...
2 October 2017
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Save Money on Their Kids’ Education
Education
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Save Money on Their Kids’ Education
Raising a kid in Singapore is expensive, but Singaporeans make it even more expensive than it has to be with their mania for education. A recent HSBC...
20 September 2017
5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Resume Look More Impressive
Career
5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Resume Look More Impressive
Sending out your resume and begging someone to hire you is a bit like entering the Miss Singapore competition. Get ready to get ripped to shreds. To m...
20 September 2017
5 Reasons Why Being a MindChamps Education Advisor Is Perfect If You’re Looking To Boost Your Income
Education
5 Reasons Why Being a MindChamps Education Advisor Is Perfect If You’re Looking To Boost Your Income
With everything in Singapore getting more expensive even as we speak, the pressure to supplement one’s income is omnipresent. What’s more, now that j...
15 September 2017
8 Reasons You are Overspending on Food Even Though You Cook at Home Every Day
Budgeting
8 Reasons You are Overspending on Food Even Though You Cook at Home Every Day
Cooking at home is one of the most obvious ways to save money and stay healthy, other than limiting yourself to only the yong tau foo stall at the haw...
15 September 2017
3 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Singapore & Save Money at the Same Time
Fitness & Beauty
3 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Singapore & Save Money at the Same Time
Waif-like Singaporeans often feel like they don’t have to worry about their health. After all, we’re nowhere near as fat as people in… certain other d...
14 September 2017
Cashless Payments in Singapore - 7 Reasons Why Merchants Should Get Onboard
Opinion
Cashless Payments in Singapore - 7 Reasons Why Merchants Should Get Onboard
There’s been a lot of talk about how the government hopes to transform Singapore into a cashless society. And I can’t say I’m complaining, because eve...
11 September 2017
Why It’s Meaningless to Ask How Much a Freelancer Earns
Career
Why It’s Meaningless to Ask How Much a Freelancer Earns
Every so often, somebody asks me how much I earn each month as a freelancer. Other than the fact that that isn’t the most polite of questions, I strug...
11 September 2017