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Independent Singapore
5 hours ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Man in his late 20s feels insecure about having less than S$10k in savings
SINGAPORE: A working adult in his late 20s recently opened up online about feeling insecure over having less than S$10,000 in savings. Posting on Reddit's 'Ask Singapore' forum on Tuesday (July 22), the man shared that he often feels left behind when his friends or colleagues talk casually about their investments and how much they've managed to save. Compared to them, he admitted, his progress feels painfully slow. 'It makes me question if I am saving enough,' he wrote. 'When I unintentionally mentioned I have less than S$10k in savings, one of my colleagues seemed shocked, but I have started from zero due to my family background (S$0 savings), which gave me no extra money to save at all since I was little.' He also mentioned that during the first few months of his job, every cent of his salary 'only went into necessities.' Now, although he earns enough to survive more comfortably, he finds himself torn. 'Part of me wanted to be frugal and save everything, but another part of me wanted to enjoy the hard-earned money, as I had hardly ever spent on myself since I was young. However, that would mean my savings journey would be slowed.' 'Keep disciplined and save over time; you'll be ok.' His post struck a chord with many others who also started out with little or no financial support. Some users encouraged him not to compare himself to others, pointing out that everyone's financial journey looks different. One commenter shared, 'Everyone has a different starting point. I'm closing in on 40, and I've only hit S$50k in assets, while peers my age have a house or travel frequently.' Another advised him to stay consistent and patient, writing, 'Keep disciplined and save over time; you'll be ok. It's a marathon, not a race. I know friends who are blessed with hundreds of thousands by parents, but can burn it down even during their working years.' A third added that having little in your late 20s is far more common than people think. 'Not uncommon, honestly. I have had colleagues and acquaintances in their late 20s who also have little to their name—no insurance, hardly any savings, staying with parents, and money all going to travel, toys, and gadgets. Somehow these people are still surviving.' See also Nicholas Tse toured Wuhan sans mask How much should you have saved in your 20s? According to financial platform SingSaver, the median monthly salary in Singapore was about S$2,720 for those aged 20 to 24 in 2024 and S$4,260 for those aged 25 to 29. Assuming one follows the 50/30/20 budgeting rule as a guideline, a typical young adult could aim to save approximately S$544 to S$852 every month throughout their 20s. If a person starts saving consistently from age 22, they could accumulate close to S$20,000 by age 25. By 30, with steady salary growth and disciplined saving habits, this figure could rise to over S$50,000. Read also: 'I can't even get an interview': Fresh grad turns to Reddit after 4 months of job hunting Featured image by freepik (for illustration purposes only)
Al Jazeera
14 hours ago
- General
- Al Jazeera
Workers scramble to find colleagues at collapsed DRC gold mine
NewsFeed Workers scramble to find colleagues at collapsed DRC gold mine Workers at a makeshift gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo are trying to dig out their colleagues after a tunnel collapsed on Sunday.
The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
My petty gripe: I don't begrudge your coffee addiction – but do you have to be such a bore about it?
I get it: you really like coffee. And you have an addiction. I'm not judging that. You're beholden to Big Bean, hopelessly hooked on the world's most consumed psychotropic drug. But, err, do you have to be such a bore about it? Does it really need a mention on your dating profile, as though a fondness for hot brown liquid is a personality trait? Is a coffee not truly a coffee unless it's conjured from scratch by a barista? And do you really need to be such a grump in the morning if you don't get it? Should you really be entitled to an extra hour's work break so you can stand in a lengthy cafe queue both morning and afternoon? (Before you delay yet another work meeting in favour of a protracted caffeine-foraging mission, let me introduce you to the office espresso machine and – don't give me that look – this jar of instant coffee.) Sure, you want an excuse to gossip with your colleagues*, get some fresh air, get your daily steps in or leave your lonely work-from-home station to have the only in-person interaction you'll have all day. All very worthy causes. But then on the weekend you'll make me tag along with you while you search for another overpriced cafe coffee just 20 minutes after you imbibed the first because the milk in the first cup of joe was under-steamed and you simply can't continue with your day until you've overridden that abomination with a quality flat white. Or on our camping trip you'll snub the moka pot-brewed campfire coffee and jump in your car and drive out of the wilderness to the nearest town to buy an artisanal long black in a takeaway cup. Waiting for you to return from your one-and-a-half-hour round trip ate up most of our precious morning, Peter! Granted, I don't know much about latte art, but I do know swans belong at liberty on shimmering lakes, not confined atop your morning beverage. As the world descends deeper into economic hardship, environmental doom and the clutches of authoritarian nutjobs, coffee snobbery inexplicably endures and strengthens, like cockroaches after the apocalypse. Apologies if I sound a bit bitter, tired and irritable, as though I have a mild headache coming on. Perhaps a shot of single-origin locally roasted ristretto will sort me out. * This article does not reflect on any of my Guardian Australia colleagues – I love you all
The Guardian
2 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
My petty gripe: I don't begrudge your coffee addiction – but do you have to be such a bore about it?
I get it: you really like coffee. And you have an addiction. I'm not judging that. You're beholden to Big Bean, hopelessly hooked on the world's most consumed psychotropic drug. But, err, do you have to be such a bore about it? Does it really need a mention on your dating profile, as though a fondness for hot brown liquid is a personality trait? Is a coffee not truly a coffee unless it's conjured from scratch by a barista? And do you really need to be such a grump in the morning if you don't get it? Should you really be entitled to an extra hour's work break so you can stand in a lengthy cafe queue both morning and afternoon? (Before you delay yet another work meeting in favour of a protracted caffeine-foraging mission, let me introduce you to the office espresso machine and – don't give me that look – this jar of instant coffee.) Sure, you want an excuse to gossip with your colleagues*, get some fresh air, get your daily steps in or leave your lonely work-from-home station to have the only in-person interaction you'll have all day. All very worthy causes. But then on the weekend you'll make me tag along with you while you search for another overpriced cafe coffee just 20 minutes after you imbibed the first because the milk in the first cup of joe was under-steamed and you simply can't continue with your day until you've overridden that abomination with a quality flat white. Or on our camping trip you'll snub the moka pot-brewed campfire coffee and jump in your car and drive out of the wilderness to the nearest town to buy an artisanal long black in a takeaway cup. Waiting for you to return from your one-and-a-half-hour round trip ate up most of our precious morning, Peter! Granted, I don't know much about latte art, but I do know swans belong at liberty on shimmering lakes, not confined atop your morning beverage. As the world descends deeper into economic hardship, environmental doom and the clutches of authoritarian nutjobs, coffee snobbery inexplicably endures and strengthens, like cockroaches after the apocalypse. Apologies if I sound a bit bitter, tired and irritable, as though I have a mild headache coming on. Perhaps a shot of single-origin locally roasted ristretto will sort me out. * This article does not reflect any of my Guardian Australia colleagues – I love you all
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: July 21, 2025
Make it your business over the coming year to disrupt the status quo and get friends and family members and work colleagues to take a more adventurous approach to life. Cancer is a cardinal sign, which means it is your cosmic duty to lead. Try not to make life too complicated for yourself. With the sun about to move in your favour all you have to do is keep things simple and let the universe guide you. One of the very best times of the year is about to begin. Enjoy it. If the old way of doing things no longer seems to be working for you that is your wake-up call to try a different approach. That applies to all areas of your life but in particular you need to be more mellow in your approach to relationships. Be careful what you say over the next 24 hours because yours words will be taken seriously by just about everyone. If you toss in a remark that is meant to be humorous you may find that others take it at face value, which could be embarrassing. As one of the more sensitive signs of the zodiac you can usually tell when you are being misled and if your instincts warn you need to be on your guard today you must take them seriously. That applies doubly where money matters are concerned. One of the best times of the year begins for you tomorrow when the sun moves into your sign, so start making plans and be ready to move fast when the opportunity to make a name for yourself arrives, which it will very soon. Your mind may be overflowing with big ideas but there is no way you can do justice to them all, so take some time out today to identify your top three goals for the rest of the year – and don't let anyone or anything distract you from them. If there is an issue you feel strongly about you must make it your business to let those around you know that you intend doing something about it. The fact that you are so passionate about the matter will make finding a solution so much easier. Your razor-sharp mind will come up with solutions to problems that your rivals are unaware even exist. While they are struggling to make sense of events you will be working toward finding the kind of answers that can make those problems go away. The next few days will bring news that excites and delights you. The sun's move into the most adventurous and imaginative area of your chart tomorrow will make it easy for you to see that your glass is not just half full but actually overflowing. If you are in the market for romance there is a real chance that you will find it today, so stay alert when out and about and don't be shy about making the first move if a special someone catches your eye. They are looking at you too! You may have a great many duties and responsibilities to take care of but you can still make time for amusement. Even if you are on the go from early until late, events in your immediate environment will bring opportunities to have some fun. The more others say they need and deserve your support the more suspicious you must be. Maybe they do need a hand and maybe you can do something for them but the planets indicate they really should be doing more for themselves. Discover more about yourself at
