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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.

Map of HDB BTO May 2022 Review: Queenstown, Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, Jurong West, Yishun/ Moneysmart
Budgeting
May BTO 2022 Review: Queenstown, Bukit Merah, Toa Payoh, Jurong West, Yishun
Recently, a 5-room Henderson HDB resale flat at City Vue became the most expensive resale flat in Singapore’s history when it was sold for a record $1.4 million last week....
3 June 2022
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Invest
Inflation Rate Singapore: 5 Ways to Hedge Your Wealth
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with...
RealVantage - fractional property investment Singapore
Invest
Why This Property Investment Platform is a Game Changer, Offering Fractional Ownership of Properties Without All the Heavy Lifting
This post was written in collaboration with RealVantage. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
things to do in singapore on a budget
Budgeting
Things To Do in Singapore – Fun & Free Things For Couples, Families, Children (27-29 May 2022)
So you’ve been stuck in Singapore for the past two years and life is starting to get pretty boring. You’ve exhausted all the malls, walked down Orchard Road a million...
27 May 2022
Tiger Brokers Fees & Review (2022): Is Tiger Brokers Safe?
Invest
Tiger Brokers Fees & Review (2022): Is Tiger Brokers Safe?
None of us will be getting on a Tiger Airways flight anytime soon (psst, they closed down). Well, that gives us more time to sit at home and try to...
25 May 2022
moomoo - buy US stocks Singapore
Invest
Buying US Stocks in Singapore: How to Begin, Fees & Tools to Improve Your Trades
This post was written in collaboration with FUTU Singapore (FUTU SG). While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with...
MoneyOwl robo advisor investment Singapore review
Invest
MoneyOwl Robo Advisor Review — Is it Better Than Endowus, StashAway & Syfe?
It sounds a little scary, but MoneyOwl brands itself as “Singapore’s First Bionic Financial Advisor”. No, that doesn’t mean you’ll be served by cyborgs. It does mean, however, that you’ll...
23 May 2022
endowment plans singapore
Invest
Best Endowment Plan Singapore: Great Eastern, OCBC, DBS Savvy, NTUC, Prudential
Investing isn’t something that’s reserved for rich people. In Singapore, investing is essential to financial health. Endowment plans are a fairly common type of product that Singaporeans often buy for...
23 May 2022
5 Best Investment Brokerage Promotions (2022): Free Apple Shares & More
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5 Best Investment Brokerage Promotions (2022): Free Apple Shares & More
Investment brokerages and robo advisors are a dime a dozen these days. For us as potential customers, that’s good news, as it means they’re now fighting tooth and nail for...
19 May 2022
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Invest
Fixed Deposit Accounts in Singapore – The Best Rates & Everything You Need to Know
In the world of financial products, the fixed deposit account is that odd cousin everyone conveniently tries to forget about at reunions. There are many misconceptions out there about what...
12 May 2022
Tiger Brokers Singapore - Zero Commissions on US stocks
Invest
Trading in the US Market? Here’s How to Unlock Unlimited Zero Commission Trades for US Securities
This post was written in collaboration with Tiger Brokers Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the...
DisneyPlus Singapore Review: DisneyPlus vs Netflix vs HBO vs Viu vs Apple TV Price (2022)
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DisneyPlus Singapore Price: DisneyPlus vs Netflix vs HBO vs Viu vs Apple TV Shows (2022)
The school holidays are just around the corner, and you might be wondering whether there will be enough kid-friendly activities and shows on TV to keep the children busy, glued...
9 May 2022
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Budgeting
Here’s the Extra Value You’ll Get When You Subscribe to StarHub’s 2Gbps Broadband Plan
This post was written in collaboration with StarHub. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
uSMART Singapore online brokerage beginners
Invest
uSMART: Why This New Online Brokerage is a Great Platform for Beginner Traders & Investors
This post was written in collaboration with uSMART Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: What is Building Social Capital & Why This is Important to Investors
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: What is Building Social Capital & Why This is Important to Investors
This post was written in collaboration with Prudential. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
UOB Robo Advisor Singapore Review (2020) — Build Your Investment Portfolio with UOBAM Invest
Invest
UOBAM Invest Review — Late to the Robo Advisor Game, But Is It Any Good?
Robo advisors are a trendy way to invest without actually having to do much work. Although rather late to the game, UOB’s new product, UOBAM Invest, is one of the...
26 April 2022
Prudential ESG - put your money where your heart is - affordable accessible insurance
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Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: How One Insurer Makes Insurance More Affordable & Accessible
This post was written in collaboration with Prudential. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
Bank of China time deposit fixed deposit promo
Fixed Deposits
The Best Time Deposit Rates in Town? Bank of China Singapore Latest Promo
This post was written in collaboration with Bank of China Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with...
indoor playgrounds singapore
Family
12 Completely Free Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore for Babies & Children! (Shopping Malls Included)
Anyone who grew up in Singapore in the ’80s or ’90s has hazy memories of playing catching and hopscotch, with only a bit of concrete ground and a very basic...
20 April 2022
uSMART Singapore - online broker education
Invest
3 Things All New Investors Must Do Before Choosing an Online Brokerage to Trade On
This post was written in collaboration with uSMART Singapore. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same...
personal loans singapore
Personal Loans
Want to Get a Personal Loan? Here’s What You Need To Know About Qualifying For One
We’ve been receiving questions from readers about whether they can qualify for a personal loan. We figure you’ve got to be pretty desperate if you’re actually writing in to ask...
7 April 2022
ocbc personal loan
Personal Loans
OCBC Personal Loan Review: Interest Rates, Approval Times & Loan Amounts
Being in debt isn’t fun, and you definitely shouldn’t be taking out personal loans for fun. But in certain cases, it can be a smart financial move—when you’re saddled with...
7 April 2022
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Personal Loans
Taking Personal Loans From Licensed Moneylenders vs Borrowing From Banks: What’s the Difference?
Adulting is hard. It’s not nearly enough to get a job, manage your bills, and remain debt-free. You also have to save for major life changes such as marriage, a...
7 April 2022
Pay with Pace - Pace Card buy now pay later BNPL
Shopping
How Having the Pace Card’s ‘Power of 3’ in Your Pocket Can Empower You Financially
This post was written in collaboration with Pace. While we are financially compensated by them, we nonetheless strive to maintain our editorial integrity and review products with the same objective...
good debt bad debt interest rates
Budgeting
Good vs Bad Debt: How to Prioritise Which Loans to Pay in Singapore
Growing up, we were probably taught that debt is a bad thing, something to avoid at all costs. But the truth is more nuanced than that. We are “borrowing” every...
6 April 2022