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Money-saving tips

Young & Savvy

I asked ST colleagues about their biggest financial regrets. Here are some (very) honest answers

Responses range from over-pampering their kids to impulsive or emotional spending on everyday expenses.
Responses range from over-pampering their kids to impulsive or emotional spending on everyday expenses.

Saving money by cutting expenses during ‘no-buy’ July

The interest in fiscal fasting comes as many people deal with financial uncertainty.
The interest in fiscal fasting comes as many people deal with financial uncertainty.

Young & Savvy

How a week of trying not to spend money showed me the way of budgeting

Some studies suggest it takes anything from three to 30 weeks to build a new routine, so one week is definitely not enough to rewire spending habits.
Some studies suggest it takes anything from three to 30 weeks to build a new routine, so one week is definitely not enough to rewire spending habits.

When chatgroups forge a community of mums

The author shares good deals with her community of like-minded mums on apps like Telegram.
The author shares good deals with her community of like-minded mums on apps like Telegram.

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Fixed discount, guaranteed savings: How to lower your electricity bill with a simple switch

Choosing the right electricity plan can help families secure guaranteed monthly savings.
Choosing the right electricity plan can help families secure guaranteed monthly savings.

Young & Savvy

How should young people manage their ‘hard-earned’ hongbao money?

For those with life-changing purchases on the horizon, hongbao money can also be parked alongside monthly income in more stable assets.
For those with life-changing purchases on the horizon, hongbao money can also be parked alongside monthly income in more stable assets.

First-time US home owner provides weekly household tips for other owners

After Mr Kyshawn Lane started sharing his household hacks on social media, he amassed more than one million followers on Instagram.
After Mr Kyshawn Lane started sharing his household hacks on social media, he amassed more than one million followers on Instagram.

How to make practical plans to start saving more

You have a better chance at succeeding in saving more if you start more reasonable targets
You have a better chance at succeeding in saving more if you start more reasonable targets

Is ‘people pleasing’ giving you money problems? Here’s how to fix things

Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances, professionals say.
Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances, professionals say.

Too broke for a staycation this holiday?

Booking weeks or months in advance is one of the easiest ways to save.
Booking weeks or months in advance is one of the easiest ways to save.

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