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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.

seoul holiday 7d6n
Travel
How to Go on a 7D6N Holiday to Seoul, South Korea for $1,200 (All Expenses Included!)
Thanks to BTS and all those latest idol K-dramas, Korea is probably the hottest holiday destination amongst young Singaporeans these days. Virtually every secondary school or JC/poly kid I know...
22 March 2019
income tax filing 2019 singapore
Budgeting
Still Don’t Understand Income Tax Filing? Here’s A Complete Guide For The Clueless
This post was written in collaboration with IRAS. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
Singapore Expats – Which is the Best Local Bank for You? (2019)
Savings Accounts
Singapore Expats – Which is the Best Local Bank for You? (2019)
As a new expat in Singapore, you’ve got probably got a long to-do list which might or might not include figuring out how to gain access to Marina Bay Sands’...
21 March 2019
money traps working expensive
Budgeting
7 Expensive Money Traps Lying in Wait on a Typical Day at Work
The main purpose of going to work is to earn money, at least for most of us who aren’t out saving the world or curing cancer.
20 March 2019
family-friendly workplaces
Family
How Can the Government Promote Family-Friendly Workplaces
The low birth rate is one of those problems all Singaporeans have accepted will never be solved. The Baby Bonus has been a spectacular failure, and who’s surprised?
18 March 2019
lasting power of attorney
Family
Cost of Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to Supplement Your Will (2019)
Life is fragile. You may be well and alive today, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make preparations for what should happen if anything untoward happens. Making a will is...
18 March 2019
singtel power geneco electricity provider
Budgeting
Singtel Power – How This New Reseller Can Help You Save On More Than Just Your Electricity Bill
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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Shopping
Best Places to Buy Books Online: Book Depository vs Amazon vs Kinokuniya vs OpenTrolley vs FishPond
True bibliophiles know well the excitement of walking into a bookshop and fighting the urge to caress the pages of some longed-for tome. But Singaporeans being practical people, when it...
15 March 2019
motorcycles parking rates
Transportation
Cheap Motorcycle Parking Rates in Singapore (2019)
While car drivers might consider $10 all-day parking “cheap”, motorcyclists know better. To a motorcyclist, $1 per entry is more or less standard. Anything more is on the expensive side.
13 March 2019
OCBC priority banking
Priority Banking
OCBC Premier – Benefits & Preferential Rates (2019)
Compared to the other local banks, OCBC Premier has a more accessible priority banking programme due to lower enrolment requirements. So, what do you get as an OCBC’s priority banking...
13 March 2019
UOB priority banking singapore
Priority Banking
UOB Privilege Banking Singapore – Benefits & Preferential Rates (2019)
UOB Privilege Banking is a one of the more popular priority banking programmes in Singapore. Despite its relatively steep minimum requirements, the programme offers attractive banking interest rates. So how...
13 March 2019
increasing singapore's birth rate
Family
How to Increase Singapore’s Birth Rate and Encourage Parents to Have More Kids
Having a child takes a lot out of you. 9 months of physically and emotionally draining pregnancy followed by the process of childbirth. And that’s just the start. Still, with...
12 March 2019
DBS treasures priority banking singapore
Priority Banking
DBS Treasures Singapore – Benefits & Preferential Rates (2019)
DBS Treasures is considered one of the more prestigious priority banking programmes in Singapore, and being from the #1 bank here, it’s also one of the most popular. So how...
12 March 2019
sheng siong online ntuc online singapore grocery shopping
Shopping
Sheng Siong Online vs NTUC Fairprice Online – Prices, Delivery Fees and Products
Nobody’s got time to go to the supermarket anymore, which is why being able to shop for groceries from NTUC Fairprice or Sheng Siong online is such a lifesaver.
9 March 2019
cheap luggage affordable suitcases singapore
Travel
5 Suitcases of Every Price Tag in Singapore: Branded & Cheap Luggages
Seeing as how so many Singaporeans are very frequent travellers, it pays to get a high-quality suitcase that isn’t going to fall apart the minute you rescue it from the...
8 March 2019
singtel apple fans cheaper
Budgeting
Are You an Apple Fan? Consider Heading Straight to Singtel for Your Apple Needs
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...
activesg credits swimming pool gyms
Fitness & Beauty
5 Things Singaporeans Can Use Their $100 ActiveSG Credits On
Singaporeans complain the government doesn’t give them enough welfare, but when they do get free money to participate in the ActiveSG or SkillsFuture intiatives, nobody bothers to find out how...
6 March 2019
malacca 3d2n getaway
Travel
How to Go on a 3D2N Malacca Getaway For Under $150
Whenever I suddenly crave chicken rice, I dream of chicken rice balls in Malacca. Sorry Singapore, this Malaysian city just 3.5 hours away is the real foodie’s paradise. If you’re...
6 March 2019
term contract employees
Career
On a Term Employment Contract? Don’t Get Cheated of Your MOM Entitlements
If you thought the employees toiling long hours at the office had it bad, wait till you speak with the contract staff. Not only do these folks work just as...
6 March 2019
singtel travel the world data roaming travel insurance
Travel
Travel Around the Region Frequently? Here’s How You Can Easily Get Data Roaming and Travel Insurance Coverage at the Same Time
This article is sponsored by Singtel. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective lens. We are...
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Budgeting
Top 9 Laptops Singapore 2019 – Price List of ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and other popular laptops
Laptops have replaced desktops as the most common type of computer found in Singaporean households, and it’s easy to see why. They’re portable, so you can use it in any...
4 March 2019
geneco electricity
Budgeting
Haven’t Switched Your Electricity Provider Yet? You’d Be Silly To Miss These Cost Savings
This post was written in collaboration with Geneco. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
flexible endowment plan
Life Insurance
Always Thought Endowment Plans Are Inflexible? Not Anymore With ELASTIQ
This post was written in collaboration with Etiqa. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
En Bloc Singapore Guide – All You Need to Know About En Bloc Sales in 2019
Property
En Bloc Singapore Guide – All You Need to Know About En Bloc Sales in 2019
Many Singaporean property owners think of en bloc sales as 4D or Toto, but with better odds. But the reality is a little more complicated. Here’s a guide to everything en bloc...
25 February 2019
iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Mobile Leasing
Budgeting
Want To Get A Brand New iPhone or Samsung Galaxy Every Year Without Breaking The Bank?
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...