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Young & Savvy

Weddings could come at the cost of relationships

As such costs and hongbao “market rates” rise, making expectations clear may be the only way to protect relationships.
As such costs and hongbao “market rates” rise, making expectations clear may be the only way to protect relationships.

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Career road bumps can hurt, but I learnt that no experiences are wasted

The new skills picked up in a job taught the writer a lot about stepping out of her comfort zone, and about resilience and adaptability.
The new skills picked up in a job taught the writer a lot about stepping out of her comfort zone, and about resilience and adaptability.

Young & Savvy

Northern Lights on a budget? Here’s how I did it

Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.
Money-saving strategies can make travelling to Norway a lighter financial expense.

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Stop saying no more bubble tea in 2026: How to set realistic New Year resolutions

2026 gives me the chance to set more practical resolutions that are attainable.
2026 gives me the chance to set more practical resolutions that are attainable.

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

Young & Savvy

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

Young & Savvy

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.
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.
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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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.