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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.

Comparing Digital Multi-Currency Accounts: Wise, YouTrip, Revolut, and Others
Travel
Comparing Digital Multi-Currency Accounts: Wise, YouTrip, Revolut, and Others
Preparing for an overseas holiday usually involves a trip to the money changer at Mustafa or Change Alley in hopes of getting the best exchange rates, and then fearfully rushing...
21 June 2023
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Invest
Saxo WealthCare Review: Is This The Best Robo Advisor In Singapore?
Robo advisors are having their moment in the sun, now that MAS has banned cryptocurrency trading services from advertising in Singapore. Ads for robo advisors are plastered everywhere, including SBS...
16 June 2023
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Invest
Best Robo Advisors in Singapore—Syfe vs DBS vs StashAway
Everyone and their mom has been telling you that you really ought to start investing this year. But you’re not the most financially-savvy person, nor are you rolling in dough....
16 June 2023
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Credit Cards
SCB Simply Cash Credit Card Review—Is Simple Really Best?
Note: As of 5 December 2022, the Standard Chartered Unlimited Cashback Credit Card was renamed to the Simply Cash Credit Card along with a card redesign.  The premise of the...
16 June 2023
Maybank Securities: 8 Things We Like About This Bank Broker
Invest
Maybank Securities: 8 Things We Like About This Bank Broker
Most of you are already familiar with Maybank, one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most prominent banks. Many big banks have an investment banking arm, and Maybank is no different...
earn-passive-income-singapore
Invest
How to Earn Passive Income in Singapore: HDB Rental, Dividends, And More
Having a steady stream of passive income sounds like a dream, because it effectively means you get to earn money for doing nothing. Unfortunately, many people who claim to be...
8 June 2023
Webull Regular Savings Plan - Save and Invest from USD5
Invest
How to Start Saving & Investing From Just US$5, Plus Get Higher Yield With Webull
If there’s one thing you can do today to improve your financial health for the rest of your life, it’s to start putting aside money to invest NOW. Why now...
Step by Step Guide Buying a BTO
Property
Buying an HDB BTO Flat in Singapore: A Step-By-Step Guide (2023)
Buying an HDB BTO flat is a rite of passage for most Singaporeans. It’s a sign that you’re finally ready to start adulting for real, and a badge of honour...
31 May 2023
FWD CI
Health Insurance
When It Comes to CI Coverage, Don’t Miss Out on What’s Critical
From April 2023, MOH has ruled that only cancer drugs on their cancer drug list can be covered by MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans (IPs). For those whose medication...
The Ultimate Price Guide to Durian Delivery in Singapore 2023
Dining
The Ultimate Price Guide to Durian Delivery in Singapore 2023
The durian ban on public transport makes life difficult for those who want to eat durians at home but don’t have a car. Luckily, ordering durians online is now commonplace....
23 May 2023
Highest-Paying Jobs in Singapore 2023—Which Industries Pay Six-Figure Salaries?
Career
Highest-Paying Jobs in Singapore 2023—Which Industries Pay Six-Figure Salaries?
I firmly believe that comparing ourselves to others is a pointless endeavour. Only tiger parents engage in that kind of toxic exercise. Yet here I am, writing this article about...
22 May 2023
Best Hotel Rewards and Loyalty Programmes That Work Around the World 2023
Travel
Best Hotel Rewards and Loyalty Programmes That Work Around the World 2023
Picture this: You’re sipping a complimentary glass of champagne as you step into a luxurious suite with breathtaking views of an iconic city skyline. The concierge greets you by name,...
19 May 2023
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Healthcare
CHAS Card: Is The Updated Green CHAS Card Worth Getting? (2023)
First introduced in 2000, the CHAS card was meant to help the elderly and disabled with their healthcare costs. But over the years, the government, realising that we ALL need...
19 May 2023
10 Holy Grail Travel Essentials That TikTok Users Swear By
Travel
10 Holy Grail Travel Essentials That TikTok Users Swear By
Let me guess—you’ve bookmarked countless of viral dance routines, cooking recipes, and random life hacks on TikTok. Only thing is, you’ve yet to give any of them a proper shot....
16 May 2023
Death is Inevitable, But Chaos isn’t: 10 Reasons Why You Should Write a Will ASAP
Opinion
Death is Inevitable, But Chaos isn’t: 10 Reasons Why You Should Write a Will ASAP
Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, especially when you’re young, very much alive, and living it up. But the truth is, life is unpredictable. Nothing is certain whether...
10 May 2023
Taking the Train from SG to JB? The Ultimate Guide to KTM Ticket Prices, Train Schedule, and More (2023)
Travel
Taking the Train from SG to JB? The Ultimate Guide to KTM Ticket Prices, Train Schedule, and More (2023)
Singaporeans are always down for cheap and good food, even if that means taking a day to visit our next door neighbour—Johor Bahru. From cafe hopping to thrifting, and even...
8 May 2023
Mother’s Day 2023 Singapore: Credit Card Promos, Mums Dine Free, and More
Family
Mother’s Day 2023 Singapore: Credit Card Promos, Mums Dine Free, and More
Call us kiasu, but you should probably be planning your dinner reservation for Mother’s Day now, especially if you’re looking to score good buffet deals. Mother’s Day 2023 is on...
4 May 2023
Can a DINK lifestyle help you FIRE?
Opinion
Can a DINK lifestyle help you FIRE?
If you didn’t understand the headline, then you’re missing out on two of the biggest trends right now. Leading a DINK lifestyle (Double Income, No Kids) and being able to...
2 May 2023
5 Best Regular Savings Plans in Singapore 2023: Invest With $100 a Month
Invest
5 Best Regular Savings Plans in Singapore 2023: Invest With $100 a Month
Investing is like exercising daily, improving your cooking skills or sleeping earlier—we all know we should be doing it, but due to lack of time, discipline or knowledge, it sometimes...
28 April 2023
What Is The Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) 99-1 Loophole in Singapore and Is It Illegal?
Property
What Is The Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) 99-1 Loophole in Singapore and Is It Illegal?
The mark of a true blue Singaporean isn’t how well he/she can follow the law, it’s about getting around it without breaking it. But all that becomes tricky when we’re...
27 April 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Taobao Singapore—Shipping Methods, Key Phrases, GST, and More
Shopping
The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Taobao Singapore—Shipping Methods, Key Phrases, GST, and More
When your teachers told you Chinese was the language of the future, they were right. Except that instead of reading the four great classical novels, we are mainly using the...
26 April 2023
Health Screening in Singapore
Healthcare
How Much Are Health Screening Packages in Singapore? Comparing Public and Private Hospitals and Clinics
Just about every Singaporean knows about the importance of health screenings. After all, catching a serious ailment too late could mean huge medical bills or, worse, death. But how much...
25 April 2023
countries singaporeans need a visa to travel
Travel
5 Countries Singaporeans Still Need A Travel Visa For and How Much They Cost
I hardly ever remember to check if I need a visa before I book air tickets, but so far I haven’t had any mishaps simply because the Singapore passport lets...
19 April 2023
Investing in Sneakers in Singapore: How to Flip Exclusive Sneakers to Make Profits
Invest
Investing in Sneakers in Singapore: How to Flip Exclusive Sneakers to Make Profits
Movies about superhero and supervillain origin stories are a dime a dozen, but there aren’t a lot of movies like Air (2023)—a film about the origin of a shoe. Released...
18 April 2023
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Invest
Where to Invest Your Spare Cash? Wealth Management Tool vs Bank Fixed Deposit
Unlike a rolling stone that gathers no moss, idle cash doesn’t gather any interest. So, we’ve got to keep our hard-earned money “rolling” and hustling in order to make the...