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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.

What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Bank Has Collapsed Overnight?
Savings Accounts
What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Bank Has Collapsed Overnight?
Banks around the world should probably check their feng shui, because things are not going well. Hot on the heels of a spectacular triple collapse fea...
28 March 2023
Singapore Wedding Banquet Price List (2023) & Saving Tips
Wedding
Singapore Wedding Banquet Price List (2023) & Saving Tips
Weddings are big business in Singapore. Some people spend enough on their wedding photoshoot, gown and ring to buy a house in other countries. But the...
28 March 2023
What Do The failures Of Silvergate Capital, Sillicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Mean For Regular Folks?
Opinion
What Do The failures Of Silvergate Capital, Sillicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Mean For Regular Folks?
Banks have been falling like dominoes this month, leaving the financial sector shell-shocked. On 8 Mar 2023, Silvergate Capital, a US bank dealing mai...
14 March 2023
How to Extend Your Free Entry to Sentosa + Score Over 50 Islander Deals, Including an Instant $5 Voucher
Family
How to Extend Your Free Entry to Sentosa + Score Over 50 Islander Deals, Including an Instant $5 Voucher
Looking for a fulfilling way to spend your weekends that doesn’t involve walking around a shopping mall that you’ve already visited thrice this month?...
10 March 2023
Confused About Forex But Still Want to Trade It? Here’s What You Need to Know
Invest
Confused About Forex But Still Want to Trade It? Here’s What You Need to Know
Tired of trading the same old stocks, options and what-not, and looking for a new way to hopefully make some money? Then you might want to consider di...
9 March 2023
Policy Changes And New Guidelines In 2023 That Impact Women In Singapore
Opinion
Policy Changes And New Guidelines In 2023 That Impact Women In Singapore
Is the playing field level for men and women in Singapore yet? Sadly, no. And while we have centuries worth of oppression to thank, a quick look at th...
6 March 2023
5 Reasons Why We Love Earning Miles With the Kris+ App by Singapore Airlines
Travel
5 Reasons Why We Love Earning Miles With the Kris+ App by Singapore Airlines
Instagram is flooded with travel photos now that borders have opened up and Singapore has moved to Dorscon Green. Take that, Covid! After over two ye...
3 March 2023
Say heya to More! Best Value No Contract SIM-Only Plan at $10 for 100GB/Month? Sign Us Up!
Budgeting
Say heya to More! Best Value No Contract SIM-Only Plan at $10 for 100GB/Month? Sign Us Up!
Data is a necessity nowadays — we use it for communication (WhatsApp, Telegram, video calls, spamming friends with pics, sharing your location…), soci...
23 February 2023
Is the DCS Sheng Siong Credit Card Really "All For You"?
Credit Cards
Is the DCS Sheng Siong Credit Card Really "All For You"?
You're probably at Sheng Siong for one reason—cheap groceries. In the spirit of being cheapo, it makes sense to use a credit card that gives you cashb...
23 February 2023
How Will Singapore Budget 2023 Impact Your Personal Finances?
Budgeting
How Will Singapore Budget 2023 Impact Your Personal Finances?
If he writes an 85-page long love letter on how he's going to build a better future for you, he might not be your lover. He's probably Deputy Prime Mi...
21 February 2023