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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.

4 Types of Savings Accounts Singaporeans Should Consider Opening
Savings Accounts
4 Types of Savings Accounts Singaporeans Should Consider Opening
When it comes to savings accounts, we’ve all had this experience at least once in our lives—you’re stuck in the interminable queue at the POSB/DBS ATM...
4 August 2017
4 Tiny Tips to Make Working as a Freelancer Work For You
Career
4 Tiny Tips to Make Working as a Freelancer Work For You
As they say, you choose your battles in life. What we do for a living and how we do it is no different. Most people are willing to put up with working...
4 August 2017
3 Grave Mistakes Singaporeans Make That Result in Financial Hardship
Opinion
3 Grave Mistakes Singaporeans Make That Result in Financial Hardship
We’ve been brought up to believe that screwing up in that one PSLE exam is going to doom us for life. But making mistakes is a part of life. Learning...
3 August 2017
5 Things Singaporeans Can Automate to Make Their Lives Easier
Budgeting
5 Things Singaporeans Can Automate to Make Their Lives Easier
If there’s one thing a Singaporean loves, it’s convenience. Cook your own meals, clean your own home, help your own kids with their homework? Pfft, wh...
1 August 2017
5 Reasons You Haven’t Quit That Job That’s Not Right For You
Career
5 Reasons You Haven’t Quit That Job That’s Not Right For You
You’ve known for some time that you should leave your job. You’re being underpaid, your boss is a douchebag, or maybe you’ve been wanting to make a ca...
26 July 2017
5 Inexpensive Family-Friendly Activities in Singapore Kids 12 And Under Will Love
Family
5 Inexpensive Family-Friendly Activities in Singapore Kids 12 And Under Will Love
Singapore’s national sports of shopping and eating are great for when you’re an adult just chilling with your homies. But when you’ve got kids who are...
21 July 2017
6 Unexpected Expenses That Hit You When You Have Kids
Family
6 Unexpected Expenses That Hit You When You Have Kids
SIt’s safe to say that hardly any Singaporean decides to have kids without being cognisant of the costs. Everyone already knows having children is exp...
20 July 2017
4 Ways to Get a Date That are Cheaper and More Effective Than Tinder
Budgeting
4 Ways to Get a Date That are Cheaper and More Effective Than Tinder
There are a surprising number of Singaporeans who claim that they’re staying single because it’s cheaper. And well, you can’t really blame them. Going...
19 July 2017
4 Things Freelancers Can Do to Be Happier People
Career
4 Things Freelancers Can Do to Be Happier People
So you’re a freelancer who’s happily self-employed, earning a decent income while enjoying the flexibility of being able to set your own hours? Great....
19 July 2017
4 Gifts Your Friends Would Definitely Not Like to Receive
Shopping
4 Gifts Your Friends Would Definitely Not Like to Receive
So it’s your best friend Ah Kow’s birthday, and you want to get him something that will make his life better, not worse. Yes, you heard that right. Be...
14 July 2017