Title: Financial Decisions and Rising Costs in Singapore: How Are Young Adults Coping? | Talking Point
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In today’s Singapore, young working adults face higher stakes when it comes to making financial decisions due to rising costs of living, increased market volatility, and longer life expectancies. At the Institute of Policy Studies and Talking Point survey, we delve into the financial struggles of young Singaporeans aged 21 to 29. Are they becoming more resourceful with their money? What are their priorities? And are they setting themselves up for more debt compared to previous generations? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this episode of Talking Point.
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With higher life expectancies, rising costs of living, and greater market volatility, the stakes are higher when it comes to the types of financial decisions young working adults have to make in Singapore today. In an Institute of Policy Studies and Talking Point survey, we polled young Singaporeans aged 21 to 29, to find out how they’re grappling with the rising costs of living. Are young adults getting more creative with how they spend their money? What matters to them? And might they be setting themselves up for more debt, compared to previous generations, in the years to come?
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you purposely found this person to present her case as if it were a problem of financial education when in reality this person is not representative. most people that age work hard and cant afford rent.
To that girl who spends $300 for make-up – I’m sorry, but you could spend that money for dental solutions and get your teeth fixed, you will not need make-up to feel good or look good. You will have a new wave of confidence that peer pressure will not affect you. This is coming from a good place.
7% inflation would be a dream compared to the US
8:52 hani no money
Come to Vietnam and u can get food for the whole family 🙂
Its crazy because this generation has both extremes only. The ones who go into debt because they dont realise and the ones who dont leave their house and work three jobs
Most retail items and vehicles are depreciating assets that does not give birth to more money than what you put in.
This documentary is sounding like more like an ageist hit piece, yet again blaming Millennials and Gen Z for the economy when most of the basic housing, grocery, medical, everyday services, predatory credit loans, and credit card companies are owned and operated by Boomers and Gen X'
I want to feel bad but these people have the worst spending habits possible.
Your chicken rice $3 only???
I live a debt free life But i do admit it's becoming more and more difficult to budget these days due to the rising cost of goods. My saving grace though is that i don't really eat out so I can save more
Boomers and Gen X are also to blame. They are the ones making products with planned obsolescence and ads telling kids that they HAVE to have the latest phone, clothes, car, computer, holiday packages, diet plans, gym memberships etc. or either not be part of the in crowd or, even worse, not be able to participate in society.
As if Millennials don’t get enough hate already…. This video is so I unabashedly biased…. It’s set up to blame young people for their financial situations without taking into account the global economic climate. Sure these interviewees could make some improvements but they face a big economic uphill battle too. This just further piles on Millennial hate.
Tip from a 34y.o. : if you feel pressured by your peers to buy buy buy… change your mindset by changing the conversation. If it doesn't work, change your friends. Seriously. I don't know your daily conversation topics are about w your friends. But I can confidently say if your circle is trying to empower each other in life, career, relationships, etc, the topics are highly likely not about which luxury brand foundation it is. For me, my safety network is my earned money, so anyone trying to influence me in spending my money irresponsibly is simply not my circle.
All examples are from women…do they spend more than men?
Learn to cook, learn to buy Bitcoin only, don’t buy condo don’t take bank loans, buy the right stocks like Nvdia, Apple, a.i, energy, S&P 500, MO etc and buy at the right time, take public transportation, buy gold and silver, have simple wedding, stop using credit cards, eat healthy beat stress, stay away from debt – don’t be too materialistic don’t be too attention seeking do more charity and volunteer help poor people stop being slave to modernisation 😊
You are save if you buy insurance stop spending and money 🤣😂😅😛😜😝😋🤪
Credit card is a new risk 🤣😂😅😛😜😝🤪😋
If you can’t pay for an eye liner in FULL and need a payment plan, you can’t afford it.
Work, invest, stay out of debt and budget. A path to wealth but not convenience. Take your pick.
Fashion, style and social media are more important than budgeting, savings and money in the pocket. Don't blame war in Ukraine and inflation lah! Just live within your means. I have no sympathy for them, sorry.
It's messed up how we live in a society where not having credit card is seen as weird and not efficient :/
Use credit card when you are already in a level that you don't have to check the price of an item without questioning yourself if you can afford it or not.
– develop income earning skills
– don't buy things you don't need
– don't try to impress other people
– set a daily spending budget & do it
– don't borrow money
– don't loan money to others
– set a savings plan & stick to it!
When I started doing these things, I stopped running out of money
join boxing class to keep in shape… 😅You are not celebrity. Waste of money
BNPL actually helps me a lot, more importantly if its for emergency use, like mobile data etc. but I only use it if its something urgent
Feel sad for this young Singaporean. Mismanagement can put you into a lot of stress with your financial situation despite the high income.
This is what I tell young people all the time… the more BS you put up at work, the more money you'll make. If you want an "easy" job… you won't make a lot of money. If you work a job that no one wants, you'll make a lot more money.
If she was saving ~20% of her pay into savings, and a sick dog wiped her out, what did the dog get… a heart and lung transplants?!?!
these 2 girls got their priorities all wrong lol
– First girl just has to wake up early to take the public transport – walk to the train station (exercise) and you could forgo your unnecessary muay thai lessons.
– Second girl has to spend that much on make up? girl…
It's funny, because our generation complain about the rising costs of housing and cars but alot of us will spend $8 to $10 on a starbucks drink or Gong Cha every day.
Millennials and Gen Z are in such a bad situation, there is little or no way for them to get ahead, with rising inflation, student debt and social media. BNPL is just another way to pray on this groups needs and is a way to screw them further. Sad times are ahead.
Honestly does she really need those expensive makeup? Not to be mean but what difference does it makes?
I think got two different groups, one that spends like this and one that does not. My group of friends are very sensible and responsible
Nurul….Girl u dont need an eyebrow pencil and a new make up….U need a good dentist!!!
I would divorce the girl that spent on $300 a month even though she can't afford it, right away
Find a job or career that you REALLY LOVE. You will spend all your time there making and saving money(discipline REQUIRED). Due to passion and commitment time spend on job, you will not waste your time on clubbing money burning peers.