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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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Property
Rent In Singapore: How Much To A Room Or Whole Unit in Singapore (2023)
With the wait for a BTO flat seemingly ever increasing, many newlyweds or couples might look towards renting in the meantime. Sure, renting might be an expensive sinkhole where your money...
17 August 2023
Where to Buy Joss Paper (Kim Zua) Online for Hungry Ghost Festival 2023
Shopping
Where to Buy Joss Paper (Kim Zua) Online for Hungry Ghost Festival 2023
As the sun starts clocking out for the day and the breeze picks up a little, it’s that time of the year again when things get a bit otherworldly—yep, you...
14 August 2023
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Health Insurance
Maid Insurance Policies in Singapore 2023—What Are They and How Much Do They Cost?
For some families, the person who really runs the household is a domestic helper. Without her, dishes would go unwashed, toilets would start to stink and kids would run amok with...
18 July 2023
10 Best Home Insurance Plans in Singapore for HDB & Private Property (2023)
Home Insurance
10 Best Home Insurance Plans in Singapore for HDB & Private Property (2023)
Your home is probably the most expensive thing you own right now. (Not to be presumptuous, but I’m assuming you don’t have a $3 million supercar or yacht.) So it...
11 July 2023
Singapore Turf Club Closure: Where Can You Still Gamble Legally?
Entertainment
Singapore Turf Club Closure: Where Can You Still Gamble Legally?
2023 is going to be a very sad year for the uncles who faithfully buy Punters’ Way at 7-11. That’s because the government has announced that the Turf Club in...
4 July 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
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...
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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...
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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
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
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
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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
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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...
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Personal Loans
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking A Personal Loan
While personal loans are usually seamless to apply for and can disburse cash pretty quickly, do ensure the borrowed money is spent prudently. Thus, always treat a personal loan as...
What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Bank Has Collapsed Overnight?
Savings Accounts
What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Bank Has Collapsed Overnight?
Banks around the world should probably check their feng shui, because things are not going well. Hot on the heels of a spectacular triple collapse featuring Silicon Valley Bank, Signature...
28 March 2023
Singapore Wedding Banquet Price List (2023) & Saving Tips
Wedding
Singapore Wedding Banquet Price List (2023) & Saving Tips
Weddings are big business in Singapore. Some people spend enough on their wedding photoshoot, gown and ring to buy a house in other countries. But the real killer is definitely...
28 March 2023
What Do The failures Of Silvergate Capital, Sillicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Mean For Regular Folks?
Opinion
What Do The failures Of Silvergate Capital, Sillicon Valley Bank, And Signature Bank Mean For Regular Folks?
Banks have been falling like dominoes this month, leaving the financial sector shell-shocked. On 8 Mar 2023, Silvergate Capital, a US bank dealing mainly with crypto, announced that it had...
14 March 2023
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Family
How to Extend Your Free Entry to Sentosa + Score Over 50 Islander Deals, Including an Instant $5 Voucher
Looking for a fulfilling way to spend your weekends that doesn’t involve walking around a shopping mall that you’ve already visited thrice this month? Or wondering how to keep the...
Government-supported Childcare vs Private Childcare: Which Should You Choose? (2023)
Family
Government-supported Childcare vs Private Childcare: Which Should You Choose? (2023)
After the initial glow of welcoming a new baby into the family and taking hundreds of pictures of your kid every time he does something cute, reality will set in...
9 March 2023
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Invest
Confused About Forex But Still Want to Trade It? Here’s What You Need to Know
Tired of trading the same old stocks, options and what-not, and looking for a new way to hopefully make some money? Then you might want to consider dipping your toes...
Policy Changes And New Guidelines In 2023 That Impact Women In Singapore
Opinion
Policy Changes And New Guidelines In 2023 That Impact Women In Singapore
Is the playing field level for men and women in Singapore yet? Sadly, no. And while we have centuries worth of oppression to thank, a quick look at the law,...
6 March 2023