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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.

careshield life supplement comparison
Health Insurance
CareShield Life Supplement Comparison: NTUC vs Aviva vs Great Eastern
NOTE: Aviva is now Singlife with Aviva As Singapore marches inexorably towards a silver tsunami, the government has been stepping up plans to ensure the ageing population is cared for....
11 December 2020
5 Basic Insurance Policies To Consider Buying in Singapore
Health Insurance
5 Basic Insurance Policies To Consider Buying in Singapore
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that there are many events that are out of our control, some of them potentially expensive. That’s why insurance exists — to...
9 December 2020
insurance for expats and dependents in singapore
Health Insurance
Guide to Health Insurance in Singapore for Foreigners (Expats & Dependents)
As an expat in Singapore, you should consider buying health insurance if you find yourself in one of the following situations: You already have an employment contract in Singapore and...
19 November 2020
international health insurance
Health Insurance
5 Top International Health Insurance Plans in Singapore 2021
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that health is fragile. If you’re an expat who’s still relying on your employee insurance, it’s about time you...
19 November 2020
5 Best VR Headsets in Singapore: Oculus, Sony Playstation, HTC Vive and More
Entertainment
5 Best VR Headsets in Singapore: Oculus Quest, Sony Playstation, HTC Vive & More
Lots of people have VR headsets on their Christmas wish lists this year, and for good reason.  That VR headset will not only take your gaming hobby to new heights,...
18 November 2020
6 Best Book Subscriptions in Singapore for Kids & Adults
Shopping
6 Best Book Subscriptions in Singapore for Kids & Adults
Smelling the pages of musty library books is one of the greatest pleasures in life, but that hasn’t stopped readers from branching out and discovering books in new ways thanks...
17 November 2020
raffles shield integrated shield plan
Health Insurance
Raffles Shield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Raffles Health Insurance is one of the lesser known insurers in Singapore, but they are actually one of 7 insurers offering Integrated Shield plans. We highly recommend getting an Integrated...
16 November 2020
Singapore’s Minimum Wage vs Progressive Wage Model: What’s the Debate About?
Career
Singapore’s Minimum Wage vs Progressive Wage Model: What’s the Debate About?
There’s been a lively debate in Parliament this year over Singapore’s minimum wage (or lack thereof). The minimum wage is the lowest salary that employers can legally offer their staff....
13 November 2020
singapore hong kong travel bubble
Travel
Singapore Hong Kong Travel Bubble: What are the Rules & Hidden Costs?
Waiting with bated breath for that moment when we can flock to Changi Airport and go on overseas holidays once again? Then the recent news that travel will soon be...
11 November 2020
prushield prudential's integrated shield plan
Health Insurance
Prudential PRUShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
When you get sick, the main thing you should be concerned about is getting well, not the price of your hospital bill. That’s why you should get medical insurance, such...
10 November 2020
NTUC Enhanced IncomeShield
Health Insurance
NTUC Enhanced IncomeShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
NTUC Income is a household name in Singapore, with many just defaulting to them when it comes to anything insurance-related. They also have Integrated Shield plans in the form of...
9 November 2020
Best 10 Bars in Singapore That Have Opened or Reopened
Dining
10 Best Bars in Singapore That Have Reopened (as of Phase 2)
The pandemic has left us craving post-work drinks more than ever, but Singapore’s nightlife has unfortunately been dialled down a notch due to the restrictions. Bars and clubs have had...
30 October 2020
Great Eastern Supreme Health Integrated Shield Plan Review
Health Insurance
Great Eastern Supreme Health Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
Great Eastern is one of 7 insurers offering Integrated Shield plans, in this case called GREAT Supreme Health. An Integrated Shield plan dispels most of your worries about the cost...
30 October 2020
axa shield integrated shield plan review 2019
Health Insurance
AXA Shield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
AXA Shield is one of 7 Integrated Shield plans in Singapore, which are designed to supplement your existing MediShield Life coverage. As you might know, buying health insurance is one...
27 October 2020
aviva myshield integrated shield plan
Health Insurance
Aviva MyShield Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
NOTE: Aviva is now Singlife with Aviva Aviva is one of 7 insurers offering Integrated Shield plans in Singapore. In this article, we take a look at Aviva MyShield and...
27 October 2020
Singtel, M1 and Starhub 5G Mobile Phone Plans by Singapore Telcos
Budgeting
Singtel, M1 and Starhub 5G Mobile Phone Plans in Singapore
Conspiracy theorists are busy spreading fake news about how 5G causes cancer and spreads Covid-19. But Singapore, ever the early adopter of technology, doesn’t care. We’ll have full 5G coverage...
27 October 2020
FWD Insurance — Essential Life Review
Health Insurance
FWD Term Life Insurance – Essential Life Review
When it comes to insurance, having lots of options isn’t exactly a good thing. After all, you only need one insurance policy for each purpose. And let’s face it, shopping...
23 October 2020
aia healthshield integrated shield plans
Health Insurance
AIA HealthShield Gold Max Integrated Shield Plan Review 2021
AIA HealthShield Gold Max is one of 7 Integrated Shield plans available in Singapore. Integrated Shield plans are health insurance plans that offer you medical protection over and above what MediShield...
22 October 2020
Facials, teeth whitening, massages and other self care treatments that you can do at home to save money
Fitness & Beauty
5 Gadgets for DIY Facial Treatments, Massages & Teeth Whitening at Home
Without frequent weekend trips to our favourite overseas destinations, most of us feel like crap right now. But there are many other ways to unwind and make you feel that...
22 October 2020
8 events to raise the scary stakes on your Halloween horror nights
Entertainment
8 Events to Raise the Scary Stakes on Your Halloween horror nights
The Halloween costume of the year should be a hazmat suit. Even the organisers of the enormously popular Halloween Horror Nights Singapore got spooked by Covid-19 this year and cancelled...
16 October 2020
HDB BTO November 2020 Launch in Non-Mature Estates — Sembawang and Tengah
Property
HDB BTO November 2020 Launch in Non-Mature Estates — Sembawang and Tengah
HDB BTO launches in non-mature estates have the reputation of being cheap but ulu. The November 2020 batch of launches is no different. BTO flats in non-mature estates are significantly...
14 October 2020
HDB BTO November 2020 Launch in Mature Estates – Toa Payoh (Bidadari), Bishan, Tampines
Property
HDB BTO November 2020 Launch in Mature Estates — Toa Payoh (Bidadari), Bishan, Tampines
November’s crop of HDB BTO launches gives you a chance to own a home in some of Singapore’s most attractive locations, with BTO flats in the highly coveted Toa Payoh...
13 October 2020
10 Hotel Day Packages for Work and Play at $250 and Below
Budgeting
10 Hotel Day Packages for Work and Play at $250 and Below
Tired of trying to work from the dining room table as your parents blare their Mediacorp drama serials? Level up your work-from-home session at a different location. No, not at...
6 October 2020
10 Reusable Face Masks to Buy and Try from Uniqlo, Under Armour and More
Healthcare
10 Reusable Face Masks to Buy and Try from Uniqlo, Under Armour and More
Who would have thought face masks would one day become a wardrobe essential? Before Covid-19 became a thing, the only times you would see face masks in Singapore were at...
30 September 2020
Being A Personal Trainer in Singapore — Complete Guide to Costs, Courses and Certification
Fitness & Beauty
Being A Personal Trainer in Singapore — Complete Guide to Costs, Courses and Certification
Gyms are full of people grinding away at the machines but not seeing the results they want. What these people need is a personal trainer to work out a personalised...
28 September 2020