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.

6 Popular Side Jobs Singaporeans Take on to Earn Extra Income
Budgeting
6 Popular Side Jobs Singaporeans Take on to Earn Extra Income
Singaporeans may not be the most productive people at the office, but when it comes to making money a lot of people are much more industrious than you...
2 February 2017
4 Things You Must Do Before Commencing Your Job Search
Career
4 Things You Must Do Before Commencing Your Job Search
There comes a point in almost every Singaporean’s career when, after yet another all-nighter at the office/getting screwed over by your boss/realising...
1 February 2017
6 Tactics Gyms Use to Make You Sign Up Even If You Hate Working Out
Fitness & Beauty
6 Tactics Gyms Use to Make You Sign Up Even If You Hate Working Out
Based on the number of people I know with expensive gym memberships, I should be surrounded by six packs. But the truth is that most of my friends wh...
31 January 2017
4 Reasons You Should Change Jobs Other Than a Better Salary
Career
4 Reasons You Should Change Jobs Other Than a Better Salary
Singaporean employees have the bad reputation of being job hoppers who’ll jump ship as soon as someone offers them $100 more to to do the same job. B...
31 January 2017
3 Social Activities That Have the Potential to Get Very Expensive
Entertainment
3 Social Activities That Have the Potential to Get Very Expensive
Maintaining a social life can be expensive in Singapore. There is often little to no concern about costs when it comes to spending time with friends,...
27 January 2017
Are Singaporeans Really Not Brand Conscious Anymore When it Comes to Luxury Goods?
Opinion
Are Singaporeans Really Not Brand Conscious Anymore When it Comes to Luxury Goods?
Singapore is the land of designer handbags. Everywhere you turn, whether you’re trying to keep your balance on the MRT, rushing to work or having a dr...
26 January 2017
How Can Cyclists and Personal Mobility Device Riders Co-exist Safely with Motorists in Singapore?
Opinion
How Can Cyclists and Personal Mobility Device Riders Co-exist Safely with Motorists in Singapore?
The government’s drive to promote cycling as a viable form of transport has led to folding bicycles and many types of personal mobility devices being...
26 January 2017
Four Things Taxi Companies in Singapore Need to Change To Keep Their Drivers
Opinion
Four Things Taxi Companies in Singapore Need to Change To Keep Their Drivers
I haven’t taken a taxi in Singapore for over two years. Whenever I need to get somewhere after midnight, it’s almost always cheaper to use Uber or Gra...
23 January 2017
7 Ways to Get Fit Thanks to The Entertainer
Fitness & Beauty
7 Ways to Get Fit Thanks to The Entertainer
The New Year might already be over, but we hope you’re one of the three people left in Singapore who’re still hanging on to their resolution to get fi...
23 January 2017
8 Places in Singapore Where You Can Have Brunch For Less Than $15
Dining
8 Places in Singapore Where You Can Have Brunch For Less Than $15
Some people voluntarily choose to get up at 6am so they can hit the gym, take a free MRT ride to work and have a leisurely breakfast. Most of us are n...
20 January 2017