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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.

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Invest
2 Different Ways You Can Use Knock-outs To Optimise Your Trading
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Budgeting
Credit Counselling & Debt Management Programmes in Singapore: How Can They Help?
Singaporeans are used to being self-sufficient and never relying on hand-outs. While that’s definitely made us resilient, it also means that we end up feeling like we have no one...
26 November 2019
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Budgeting
3 Big Misconceptions About Pawn Shops That Singaporeans Still Have
This post was written in collaboration with ValueMax. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Transportation
Top 5 Cheapest Cars (New) in Singapore 2019: Price Guide & Monthly Maintenance Costs
Cars have a reputation for being unaffordable in Singapore. But now that the COE prices are low and the MRT is not always reliable, you might be wondering whether you’ve...
20 November 2019
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Invest
CGS-CIMB iTrade Singapore: All You Need to Know About CIMB’s Online Share Trading Platform
Investing in shares is something most of us know we should be doing, but getting started is the hardest part, since there are quite a few administrative steps to take...
20 November 2019
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Savings Accounts
Here’s One Way to Grow Your Savings Without Doing Anything
This post was written in collaboration with RHB Bank. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Career
Compassionate Leave: How Many Days Are You Entitled to in Singapore
When a family member passes away, many employers will give you compassionate leave. There is no MOM law saying that they must, but most employers will not be so heartless...
18 November 2019
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Business
10 Popular Franchises in Singapore: Initial Capital Investments & Franchise Fees
Starting your own business takes a huge amount of branding and marketing, from worrying about whether the name you’ve picked is catchy enough to trying to get the “look” of...
18 November 2019
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Invest
IPO (Initial Public Offering): What Is An IPO? How Do You Invest in One?
Every now and then, the Business Times publishes big news about some company’s upcoming IPO (Initial Public Offering). This might sound like just another meaningless acronym, but for those who...
15 November 2019
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Invest
What Common Concerns Do Singaporeans Have About ILPs?
This post was written in collaboration with AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (AXA). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products...
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Transportation
BlueSG Car Rental in Singapore – Are Their Prices Really Worth It?
Despite obtaining your driver’s licence when you were young enough to remember how to draw bar diagrams to solve math problems, you’ve never actually had the chance to drive, let...
11 November 2019
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Travel Insurance
Look Out for These 5 Items in Your Travel Insurance Plan for Extra Assurance When Travelling Free & Easy
This post was written in collaboration with Liberty Insurance. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
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Fixed Deposits
Best OCBC Fixed Deposit Promotions & Rates in Singapore – MoneySmart Review 2019
Looking for a low risk investment vehicle that is virtually stress free? Then a fixed deposit might be for you. There are plenty of fixed deposit promotions in the market,...
5 November 2019
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Budgeting
Can’t Find Content You Love? Try Singtel CAST for Non-Stop Entertainment From Only $4.90/Month
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Entertainment
Cheap Chalets Singapore (2019) – Downtown East, Changi and SAFRA Chalet Booking from $103 Per Night
Hands up those of you with fond memories of June or December holidays spent staying at a chalet in Singapore, whiling away the afternoons cycling at East Coast Park. Later...
31 October 2019
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Healthcare
Dental Clinics in Johor Bahru: How Much Can You Save By Going Across The Border?
A perfect set of pearly whites is one of the best accessories you could have. But dental care in Singapore can get expensive, especially if you’re using private clinics. It’s...
29 October 2019
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Invest
What Is the Difference Between Traditional CFDs and Knock-Outs?
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Wedding
8 Alternative Wedding Venues in Singapore That Don’t Cost A Bomb (2019)
If we’re going to be totally honest, hotel wedding venues in Singapore are a snore for everyone but the happy couple. In between the Powerpoint presentation, the champagne tower, the...
21 October 2019
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Dining
7 Dim Sum Buffets Singapore From $15 Per Pax — Best Promotions & Prices (2019)
There’s nothing more Chinese than gathering around a round table and indulging in little pots of dim sum. And dim sum buffets make it possible for all the older people...
18 October 2019
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Business
Offline vs Online Retail: Here’s How These Singaporean Companies Struck a Balance to Benefit Consumers
This post was written in collaboration with Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
Is Managing Risk Really That Hard For Average Investors?
Invest
Is Managing Risk Really That Hard For Average Investors?
This post was written in collaboration with IG. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
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Home Loans
HSBC Home Loan Review Singapore 2019 – Which Mortgage to Choose from HSBC
HSBC isn’t one of the big boys like DBS or OCBC, so many people overlook them when searching for a home loan. But they’re actually aggressively pushing their home loan...
8 October 2019
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Home Loans
Maybank Home Loan Singapore Review 2019 – Which Mortgage to Choose from Maybank
Maybank home loan packages are the only ones in the market which are all pegged to an internal board rate called the Singapore Residential Financing Rate (SRFR). Such board rates...
8 October 2019
BOC Home Loan Singapore Review 2019 – Which Mortgage to Choose from BOC
Home Loans
BOC Home Loan Singapore Review 2019 – Which Mortgage to Choose from BOC
When looking for a home loan, BOC isn’t the most obvious choice. They’re still very much a niche home loan provider in Singapore, since they do not cater to loans...
8 October 2019
Citibank Home Loan Singapore Review 2019 – Which Mortgage to Choose from Citibank
Home Loans
Citibank Home Loan Singapore Review 2019 – Which Mortgage to Choose from Citibank
Buying a home is a momentous occasion. It could mean a ceremonious upgrading to your dream home, finally getting to move out of your parents’ home, or another source of...
7 October 2019