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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.

6 Unexpected Expenses That Hit You When You Have Kids

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...

4 Ways to Get a Date That are Cheaper and More Effective Than Tinder

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...

4 Things Freelancers Can Do to Be Happier People

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....

4 Gifts Your Friends Would Definitely Not Like to Receive

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...

6 Suggestions for Making Public Transport More Family Friendly

6 Suggestions for Making Public Transport More Family Friendly

A recent announcement that an advisory panel has been set up and is looking for recommendations on making the public transport system more family frie...

6 People Fresh Grads Can Use as Professional References

6 People Fresh Grads Can Use as Professional References

It’s bad enough that companies only want to employ people with prior experience, even for entry-level jobs. But it gets worse. Even if you’ve never ha...

4 Unexpected Things Cat Owners End Up Having to Spend Money On

4 Unexpected Things Cat Owners End Up Having to Spend Money On

You’ve been to your favourite cat cafe so many times the staff are starting to give you weird looks. Your Facebook feed is full of cat videos and meme...

Now that the Minimum Rental Period is 3 Months, Will Airbnb Soon Be Legal in Singapore?

Now that the Minimum Rental Period is 3 Months, Will Airbnb Soon Be Legal in Singapore?

Short-term rentals in Singapore are officially illegal. But on the bright side, “short-term” just got shorter. The minimum rental period for private h...

Is Doing an Overseas Foundation Studies Course Instead of the A Levels a Good Idea?

Is Doing an Overseas Foundation Studies Course Instead of the A Levels a Good Idea?

Every so often, you meet a Singaporean girl who’s already a degree holder at the ripe old age of twenty. When you ask how she managed to graduate so e...

4 Ways Singapore Schools Can Teach Students to Manage Money

4 Ways Singapore Schools Can Teach Students to Manage Money

There are some countries where all you need to do is work hard at your job, and the state will take care of the rest, at least in terms of retirement....