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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.

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Does new condo make better sense than million-dollar HDB resale flat?

With resale flat prices reaching new highs, condos now present an alternative that warrants closer evaluation.

Young and Savvy: I used a money insights app for 3 months – here’s what I learnt

Getting insights into my spending patterns, rather than simply tracking expenses, proved a fruitful exercise.

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Furnishing my first home taught me that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful

The writer learnt how to get through house furnishing on a limited budget.

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Could silver be the new gold for investors?

Silver is also a hedge against inflation and uncertainty. It’s also known for its industrial use.

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‘Gotong royong’ is going strong on apps for offering giveaways

During the Covid-19 pandemic, users tapped the same hashtag to give away masks and hand sanitisers. This drove Carousell to create a “free items” category in 2020.

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An unexpected bill when I took my terrapin to the vet: A lesson in pet costs

Severus II's medical treatment has far exceeded the writer's expectations of how much a turtle would cost her.

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Silence does not work when dealing with job loss blues

Retrenchment is viewed differently now. Just look at the LinkedIn networking platform, which is peppered with posts on job losses, says the writer.

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Losing my grandma: My first encounter with grief and the sobering reality of it

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Lesson from a summer of green tea lattes: Take a pause, have a matcha

The writer learnt that when serving matcha, the artwork reflected on the tea bowl has to face the guest so they can drink it while admiring the design.

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