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Many have advisers but few really relied on them for advice, says Blackrock’s survey

24, April 2015 by Wilfred Ling 7 Comments

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In a survey done in August 2014 by Cicero Group & commissioned by Blackrock, it was found that: Singaporeans (59%) lagged behind its Asian counterpart (69% average) when come to saving specifically for retirement. The top reason for not saving specifically for retirement was due to the high cost of living (61%) and the second top reason was not earning enough money (43%). In fact 70% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cost of living, Retirement Planning, Surveys

Singapore was ranked the world’s most expensive city for the second year running

20, April 2015 by Wilfred Ling 2 Comments

Help ! No money!

Once again, Singapore was ranked the world's most expensive city for the second year. The survey, covers food, toiletries and clothing, domestic help, transport and utility bills. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/30-ways-live-cheaply-singapore-the-worlds-most-expensive#xtor=CS1-10 My comments: In the past, many people did not do any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cost of living, Surveys

Average Monthly Cost of Education much higher than $1792 for each household

10, February 2015 by Wilfred Ling 1 Comment

The Household Income And Expenditure 2012/2013 survey[1] showed that the average amount which resident household spent on education services is $310.3 per month. This was up by 5.7% pa compared to 5 years ago. The increase was mainly due to a larger number of students pursuing higher education, particularly university courses, household expenditure on university education increased, higher … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cost of living, Surveys

Middle-class Singaporeans are feeling more insecure, says sociologists from NUS & IPS

30, November 2014 by Wilfred Ling 1 Comment

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Middle-class Singaporeans are feeling more insecure due to Rising cost of living; Government social support targeted at lower-income groups and not the middle class; and They do not have the option to leave the country unlike the rich. This problem could have a broader implications on society. Middle-class serves as an aspirational category for the poorer class. As the aspirational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cost of living, Surveys

S’pore one of most costly cities for the young, says Knight Frank

27, September 2014 by Wilfred Ling Leave a Comment

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According to Knight Frank Cost of Living Index (Sept 2014): Out of 20 cities, Singapore is 5th most expensive place for graduates Singapore young graduate would have a surplus of 9.91% their net salary left at the end of every month once living expenses are covered. Young graduate in Hong Kong would have a deficit of 4.61% of salary after living expenses are covered. Sources: S'pore one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cost of living, Retirement Planning


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