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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.

hdb season parking singapore 2018
Budgeting
HDB Season Parking in Singapore – How Much Does It Cost & How to Renew?
So, you’ve bought a car and driven that bad boy back from the showroom or seller’s home. Now, all that’s left is to enjoy the wind in your hair as...
6 August 2018
pharmacy singapore
Shopping
Guardian vs Watsons vs Unity Pharmacy Singapore Showdown – Which is Cheapest?
Hands up if it doesn’t matter to you which pharmacy in Singapore you buy your toiletries and personal care items from! (looks at a sea of hands) Yup, I bet...
6 August 2018
cdp account singapore 2018
Invest
CDP Account Singapore – How On Earth Do You Open An SGX CDP Account?
So everyone (or maybe just us at MoneySmart) has been bugging you to start investing in order to ensure you can retire at a decent age. So you’ve saved up...
18 July 2018
cda account singapore 2018
Family
CDA Account Singapore – How to Open One & Start Maxing Out Your Baby Bonus
There are few people in Singapore who haven’t heard of the Baby Bonus. We all know that the government doles out money to people when they have babies. But how...
18 July 2018
singapore expo events 2018
Shopping
Singapore Expo Events 2018 – 8 Upcoming Fairs with Cheap Deals
“I just had the best weekend ever fighting off crowds at the Singapore Expo!” said no one ever. That being said, there are some good reasons to visit the expo in the near...
18 July 2018
law firm singapore 2018
Budgeting
Law Firms in Singapore – How to Find A Lawyer & Much Does It Cost?
Every Singaporean parent wants a lawyer in the family, but strangely, few people are ever that happy when they have to consult one themselves. You too might one day find...
12 July 2018
google home singapore review 2018
Entertainment
Google Home Singapore Review – What Are the Options & How Much Do They Cost?
Judging by how new iPhones always sell out, it’s safe to say that Singaporeans are pretty passionate about owning all the latest gadgets. One such thingamajig is Google Home, a “smart...
12 July 2018
google chromecast singapore review 2018 - vs apple tv
Entertainment
Google Chromecast Singapore Review – Is It More Worth It Than Apple TV?
Nobody uses their TV sets “just” to watch TV these days. Nobody in their right mind would want to watch free-to-air MediaCorp channels. Unless you have Netflix, cable TV or a streaming media...
11 July 2018
how to delete instagram account
Entertainment
How to Delete Your Instagram Account, If You’re Overspending Because of Social Media
It’s becoming harder and harder for smokers and alcoholics to get their fix in Singapore thanks to high taxes and stricter laws. But Instagram addicts have no such barriers. In...
5 July 2018
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Shopping
Freight Forwarders in Singapore – 7 Best Forwarding Agents for Online Shopping
It’s hard to believe, but it’s true – some online shopping sites don’t ship to Singapore. Most of us have encountered that dreadful moment when we couldn’t find “Singapore” in the drop-down list...
2 July 2018
URA caveats lodged - how to check property transactions
Property
URA Caveat – What It Is & How to Use It to Research Property Transactions
The very flat, apartment or house you’re living in right now has a caveat lodged on it. In fact, if it hasn’t been fully paid for yet. The caveat is still...
28 June 2018
housewarming gifts
Shopping
Housewarming Gifts – 8 Affordable Gift Ideas for Singaporeans
Invited to celebrate your BFF’s new home? Then it’s time to shop for some kickass housewarming gifts. The goal is to get one that not only looks good, but that will also...
27 June 2018
free gift card apps
Shopping
Free Gift Cards & Online Shopping Credits – 5 Best Apps to Download
There might be no such thing as a free lunch in Singapore, but you can most certainly get free gift cards. Well, you can earn them by completing simple tasks like filling out...
26 June 2018
online betting singapore - legal or illegal?
Entertainment
Online Betting in Singapore – What’s Legal and What’s Illegal?
The FIFA World Cup 2018 is upon us, and if you’re thinking of putting money where your mouth is (“goaaaal!”), read on to find out more about online betting in...
26 June 2018
streaming world cup 2018
Entertainment
Streaming World Cup 2018 Online – Is It Ever Legal in Singapore?
Every four years, Singaporeans put down their life savings betting on some foreign country’s football team and pray that they won’t screw up. Never mind if you have no idea...
26 June 2018
cryptocurrency singapore bitcoin ethereum
Invest
Guide to Trading & Mining Bitcoin, Ethereum & Other Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency is big in Singapore right now. The promise of making money has lured many Singaporeans, from university students to professional traders, to invest in or mine cryptocurrency.
22 June 2018
value investing singapore
Invest
Value Investing in Singapore – What Is It and Is It For You?
There are many ways to invest your money. Whether you adopt it or not, one investment approach you should know about is called value investing.
8 June 2018
sahm financial security singapore
Career
5 Ways Stay-at-Home Mums Can Boost Their Financial Security in Singapore
Deciding to become a stay-at-home parent can be a big decision. If quitting your job doesn’t make you jump for joy that you’ve achieved your dream of becoming a “tai tai”,...
31 May 2018
affordable no flight weekend getaways
Travel
5 Affordable No-Flight Weekend Getaways That Aren’t Johor Bahru Or Batam
We all love those long trips to faraway lands. But most of us only have the money and annual leave to take big holidays occasionally. The rest of the time,...
25 May 2018
The Expat’s Guide to Personal Finance in Singapore
Budgeting
The Expat’s Guide to Personal Finance in Singapore
So you’re moving to Singapore! And not only did you only just find out it wasn’t part of China, you’re also completely clueless as to how to get your new...
18 May 2018
The Highest Cashback Rates You Can Get Using Singapore Credit Cards
Credit Cards
The Highest Cashback Rates You Can Get Using Singapore Credit Cards
Of all the different types of credit card perks, we have a soft spot for cashback. After all, in a land where there’s no such thing as a free lunch,...
17 May 2018
family outings with kids singapore
Family
4 Tips for Making Outings With the Kids Cheaper
So the kids are wreaking havoc at home, and you think it might be a good idea to head out on a family outing so they can expend some of...
10 May 2018
buying a property in singapore location
Property
3 Tips for Buying a Home in a Good Location
Location is everything when it comes to buying property. You wouldn’t want to live in Lim Chu Kang, or a home that required a 30 minute bus ride to get...
10 May 2018
Pets in HDB flats: Can You Keep Dogs, Cats and Other Pets in Your HDB Flat?
Property
Pets in HDB flats: Can You Keep Dogs, Cats and Other Pets in Your HDB Flat?
HDB flats are designed for family living. Well they must be, since it’s so much harder to buy one when you’re single. But it seems pets are not considered part...
10 May 2018
paypal convert currency
Shopping
Should You Let PayPal Convert Currency to SGD When Buying Stuff Online?
We’ve all been faced with this tough decision—you’re about to purchase that video game or that lacy underwear online, and the checkout process requires you to enter your credit card...
28 April 2018