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It turns out that your upbringing may influence what you find important in life. In a recent survey commissioned by The Straits Times on the financial habits of those 30 and under, more than half of young full-time employees said saving for travel and leisure would be their top financial goal. No matter what you choose to spend on, keeping track of your monthly expenses is crucial to avoid getting into debt. Find out more in the report by invest editor Tan Ooi Boon.
In the pursuit of well-being, it’s not only important to manage money well, but also health. A local study reveals 25 per cent of young, healthy-weight Chinese women in Singapore have low muscle mass, high body fat and weaker bones, increasing disease risks. Read on for tips on how you can keep your health in check.
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Higher interest bank accounts are top choice for young employees in Singapore
Most young working adults in Singapore are conservative when it comes to managing and investing their money.
Me and My Money: Discovering her passion for photography at 16 set her on entrepreneur path
Ms Annabel Law credits her unconventional experience of dropping out of school for making her who she is today.
Life Experience: A week of eating convenience store food from Cheers, 7-Eleven
Eating a balanced meal remains a challenge at Singapore’s convenience stores, reports Cherie Lok.
Do Singapore’s Gen Zs still know how to party?
No longer a universal rite of passage, Gen Z party culture is unlike that of previous generations.
Hidden health risks in young S’porean women with low muscle mass, high body fat: Study
This puts them at an elevated risk of developing sarcopenia, osteoporosis and diabetes.
Why does the death of my fiddle-leaf fig hurt?
More than just a houseplant, it left lessons in life, loss and hope, says the writer.
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