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Beyond doom spending: 6 ways to enjoy life now without shortchanging your future self

Travelling while one is young helps build character and confidence in handling life’s challenges, says the writer.

Young & Savvy

What getting a puppy has taught me about the true cost of pet parenting

Those considering getting a pet should note that the true cost stretches far beyond the initial price tag.

Young & Savvy

Small clicks, big comfort: Why it’s okay to love keycap keyrings and other collectibles

What the writer finds appealing is the experience of customising her own keyboard keycaps keyring.

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Why I’d rather spend on holidays than save for a house

Many Gen Zs and millennials around the world see home ownership as something so expensive and far off that they would rather spend on present enjoyment such as travel.

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Planning my wedding taught me to spend on what matters, and not what is expected

The writer says that intentional saving has helped her a lot when planning wedding expenditures.

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Using music to master Mandarin and help my child say her Chinese name right

The writer hopes to get her family used to watching Chinese-language shows, reading Chinese books at bedtime and conversing with others in Mandarin... eventually.

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Caring for seniors doesn’t need to be a chore. Here’s how I live my best life doing it

Caregiving is a rollercoaster of emotions, the biggest of which is grief from watching her loved ones slow down, says the writer.

Young & Savvy: Finding unexpected joy in low-cost exercises

As fitness trends come and go, finding the type of workout that suits one’s lifestyle, preference and body type is what matters most.

Young and Savvy: Branded bags out, tote bags in

Photo of various popular tote bags, including those from Trader Joe?s, Daunt Books and The New Yorker, photographed at the ST photo studio on May 12, 2026.

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What I learnt as a first-time cat owner

Guppy the cat was adopted from a cat welfare organisation after he was rescued from a shipyard in Tuas.

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