How Much Money You Should Have In Savings (And/Or Investments) According To Your Age In Singapore
It’s impossible to have a definitive answer for how much money we should have by a certain age. We all live in different circumstances and lifestyles – which means how much we save is very personal. While we will aim to present a logical set of numbers in this article, any figure that we arrive at should only […]
Why The Estimated Due Date (EDD) For Your Baby May Be Financially Important
For couples, finding out about a pregnancy is usually a joyous occasion. One of the first things to do, after getting a positive result on a home pregnancy test kit, is to book an appointment with a gynecologist. Typically, your gynecologist will do an ultrasound from week 8 – measuring your baby – to determine […]
Shares cling to hopes for tariff relief, bitcoin jumps – Mar 3 2025
Market Summary Asian stock markets : Bitcoin surges as Trump talks of crypto reserve Markets still unsure if U.S. tariffs will go ahead Nikkei rallies 1%, S&P 500 futures flat Euro up on hopes for progress on Ukraine-Russia deal Index Last Change % Change trading higher Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI 43,840.91 +601.41 +1.39%Positive trading […]
4 CDL-Linked Companies That Are Traded On SGX
Earlier this week, news broke of an internal dispute within City Developments Limited (CDL) (SGX: C09), with Executive Chairman Kwek Leng Beng accusing his son, Sherman Kwek, of an “attempted boardroom coup” to consolidate control over CDL’s board. This development has drawn attention to one of Singapore’s wealthiest families. According to Forbes, Kwek Leng Beng […]
Understanding Endowus: How This FinTech Investment Advisor Will Help S’pore Investors Access Superior Global Portfolios At Low Cost
The Financial Technology (FinTech) space in Singapore has been heating up, and consumers today are no longer restricted to plain vanilla methods of investing, such as buying stocks and bonds from the stock market or choosing from only unit trusts or investment-linked plans (ILPs) from the banks they save with. Some consumers could want to […]
How Much Does The Average Singaporean Household Spend Each Month On Groceries?
Over time, inflation and changes in our lifestyles mean that we will end up spending more – which increase our household expenses. According to the latest Household Expenditure Survey 2023, the average household spent $5,931 in 2023 – an increase of 2.8% per annum compared to five years ago in 2017/18. This increase has accelerated […]
Guide To Johor Premium Outlets: Brands To Shop, And How Much Can You Save
Source: Johor Premium Outlets Due to a short distance and favourable exchange rate, some residents in Singapore would often cross the border to Johor to shop around for groceries or other items. One of the popular destinations to shop in Johor is the Johor Premium Outlets (JPO), an outlet mall that offers an eclectic mix […]
Complete Guide To Understanding CareShield Life
Since 1 October 2020, all Singaporeans who turn 30 are automatically enrolled into CareShield Life – our national long-term care insurance scheme, administered by the Government. In effect, CareShield Life replaced the ElderShield scheme. When CareShield Life was initially introduced, those who were between 30 and 40 years old (born between 1980 to 1990) were […]
Why I Think Investing in ETFs Through a Regular Savings Plan (RSP) Is One of the Best Ways to Start Your Investment Journey
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What is Singapore’s Average Household Income And Why It Is Different From The Salaries We Earn?
Compared to countries in the region and even developed cities globally, Singapore is typically seen as a rich and expensive country. In fact, many internationally-recognised reports frequently place Singapore among the most expensive cities in the world. As a result, our GDP per capita – defined as the gross domestic output per person – tends to be high too. In 2024, […]
