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.

How to Hedge Against the Volatile US Stock Market with Options
Invest
How to Hedge Against the Volatile US Stock Market with Options
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
13 January 2023
Tools and Features That Help to Step Up Your Options Game
Invest
Tools and Features That Help to Step Up Your Options Game
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
13 January 2023
Singapore Public Holidays 2023: How to Get 49 days of Vacation Using 17 days of Annual Leave
Travel
Singapore Public Holidays 2023: How to Get 49 days of Vacation Using 17 days of Annual Leave
No matter what your favourite feng shui master says about 2023, I’m declaring it a pretty damn auspicious year for the simple fact that we’ve got a wh...
12 January 2023
5 Benefits of Comprehensive Financial Planning & How to Generate Your Own Report Online for FREE
Budgeting
5 Benefits of Comprehensive Financial Planning & How to Generate Your Own Report Online for FREE
This post was written in collaboration with MoneyOwl. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
9 January 2023
8 Ways to Avoid Overspending Over The New Year
Entertainment
8 Ways to Avoid Overspending Over The New Year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and the worst time for your wallet. The holiday season is a time of feasting too much, exercising too little,...
3 January 2023
How to Maximise Your Daily Spend With Just One Card
Credit Cards
How to Maximise Your Daily Spend With Just One Card
This post was written in collaboration with POSB. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
27 December 2022
One of the Best Interest Rates in Town (A Realistic 4.65% p.a.)? A Closer Look at the Updated OCBC 360 Account & How Straightforward It Is
Savings Accounts
One of the Best Interest Rates in Town (A Realistic 4.65% p.a.)? A Closer Look at the Updated OCBC 360 Account & How Straightforward It Is
This post was written in collaboration with OCBC. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integr...
23 December 2022
Why ‘Cash is King’ in a Bear Market & What You Can Do to Still Grow Your Money
Invest
Why ‘Cash is King’ in a Bear Market & What You Can Do to Still Grow Your Money
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain...
16 December 2022
Overloaded with Festive Orders? How to Save Time & Money on Your Deliveries for a Chill Christmas
Budgeting
Overloaded with Festive Orders? How to Save Time & Money on Your Deliveries for a Chill Christmas
This post was written in collaboration with Lalamove. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial in...
12 December 2022
Steps to Up Your Investment Game from Level 1 to Level 11
Invest
Steps to Up Your Investment Game from Level 1 to Level 11
This post was written in collaboration with Webull Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our edit...
6 December 2022