Hello Mooers!
In today's discussion, I will be sharing 3 important aspects that may show that the cost of living in Singapore will go even higher next year, 2025.
Without further ado, let's begin.
Back in September 2023, I shared with mooers the prices of many items that will increase in the next few years. Mooers can access the post by clicking the link below.
Since then, almost one year had passed, but inflation continued t...

Singapore has been getting expensive, not just for luxuries but also essentials. Most evident is the price of hawker food as well as mid-range eateries like Ya Kun and Toast Box. When a traditional kaya toast set costs more than a McDonald’s value meal, you know something is not right. In my personal opinion, some of the price adjustments are out of proportion to the purported increase in costs. Although the government has said it would monitor for errant bus...

Have u heard? They are increasing the public transport price again Considering walking or cycling to save moolah and reduce carbon footpront
1. High electric bills due to climate change causing hot weather which results in more usage of aircons Solution: Try to buy electrical appliances with at least 4✓ using climate vouchers courtesy of the government Stack it with CDC supermarket vouchers if u still haven't use it
Never pay full price, add items to ...

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The latest Edelman Trust Barometer, marking its 20th anniversary, has revealed a sobering trend – a growing sentiment of inequality is eroding trust not just in societal institutions but also in capitalism itself. A notable finding is that many, especially in developed markets, no longer hold the belief that working hard guarantees a better life.
Despite economic progress, a significant portion of respondents don't foresee an imp...

Nvidia is plunging again! Are you suffering heavy losses?
Don't worry, as a seasoned trader, I'll share how to protect your wallet in this market.
First, don't panic, keep a watchful eye on the market situation：
On the first trading day of September, U.S. stocks faced a black opening, with the S&P 500 falling over 2% to its lowest level since August 14, the Dow Jones dropping 1.5% below 41,000 points, t...

Unless you also have a chauffeur, its more productive when taking public transport, you can work on the go.
Unless you are not using your own money, annual depreciation should be no more than 20% of your annual income.

20% of my monthly income is what I’ll feel comfortable spending on a car. It contains the car mortgage, petrol, road tax, erp, parking, etc. If only for operating expenses, 10% of my income would be acceptable.
What's more, share a advice I received before is that your car cost (COE + buying the car) should not exceed your annual income. Typically, car expenses in Singapore would be no less than 1.5k a month. To keep some buffer, ...