It's not easy to be the single breadwinner in a household. Paying the monthly bills for an entire family could cause both emotional and financial turmoil. We all know how difficult it is to be the primary earner in a family, ensuri ...
How to Build an Emergency Fund on a Tight Budget
It's a rule of thumb to save at least three to six months of living expenses for an emergency fund. But what if you're on a tight budget and have limited savings? As the name implies, 'emergency fund' serves as a financial reserve for unanticipated ...
Plan for Retirement Success in Your 40s
Are you in your 40's but without sufficient retirement funds? Well you are not the only one experiencing it.According to a survey conducted by St. James's Place (SJP) Asia, more than half of Singaporeans aged 45 and up have not saved enough for retirement ...
10 Things Nobody Told You About Retirement
As you draw closer to retirement, it's essential to refine your vision of the future and figure out how you'll spend the rest of your days. You'll need a source of income that can fulfill the things you need, so you'll have the means to enjoy your retire ...
Do You Have Spare Cash? Stocks or Properties? Or the Secret Menu That Many Rich People Are Using?
Many of us have probably dreamed of becoming rich at some point in our lives and might have wondered why some people attain massive wealth so easily, with little difficulty, whereas others struggle to find financial success. Most people are well-off by th ...
Three Most Important Retirement Success Factors
Most people envision a comfortable retirement filled with a luxurious lifestyle and an abundance of family time. While these goals may be achievable, they aren't realistic for everyone. If you hope to retire comfortably and enjoy your golden years ...
A Singaporean Homeowner’s Guide to 2022 Home Renovation Costs
Purchasing a house is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. It is natural to consider staying in a home for a longer period of time, so it's best to make sure that your home renovations reflect your style and needs. However, th ...
A Financial Planning Guide for Young Singaporeans (2022)
Making financial plans in your twenties may not have the same sense of urgency and great anticipation as it does in your thirties and forties. However, having personal finance skills are necessary to live the life you wish in Singapore. Whether you are t ...
How To Optimize Your Retirement in Three Easy Ways
If you are just starting out or are at the height of your career, it may seem too early to seriously consider retirement planning, especially if you're decades away from the official retirement age. But what better time to start thinking about retirement ...
How To Retire with Life Insurance
We all have to retire at some point, and when we do, we won’t be able to rely on our income anymore. Eventually, we will have to stop working. And that means we will have to live off of our retirement accounts or rely on other income sources.Ideally, we s ...