Can I save enough to buy my own home? | We Try First Season 2

In the first episode of We Try First's second season, ST's young journalist Cheow Sue-Ann learns the basics of financial planning. In this video series, the team will try to find answers to questions young adults may face as they navigate money, life and work.
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0:00 Introduction
0:36 Can I afford to buy a home on my own?
1:09 Let the saving begin!
3:31 How much did Sue-Ann save?
#straitstimes #adulting #wetryfirst #savingmoney #personalfinance

[@nicklee7002]

You saved 2 years not having to do NS.

[@casioseiko6868]

I've been cutting those luxuries and live under a strict budgeting for almost two years. Eventually, I get used to it and I'm more than happy looking at my savings getting larger.

[@loki112000]

How was she spending $1200 on eating out in Singapore? It’s like $5 a meal at a coffee shop. And sg also has one of the best public transport in the world. Singaporeans are just so spoilt man

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

How much savings is enough and How long does it take to save enough to buy a house of your choice??

[@alan86hja]

Is there a part 2? So is can or cannot?

[@profitmuhammed]

HDB isnt affordable, staying in JB is the only option left, for the same price you get luxury landed house

[@CKThong]

Don’t go NTUC, try value dollars 😂

[@r.chiwon1708]

Don’t forget to factor in insurances, endowments into your budget as well.

[@AA-lb1sz]

It's not can but how much really. Save enough for 400k and 900k HOME can be very different.

[@martinmisty866]

The people who get offended at the opposition pointing out the truth are nonsense people who are kidding themselves

[@nikkicherry6559]

you are funny i support PAP

[@anziar3038]

Those that don't take education or work seriously and end up with low wages have only themselves to blame.😂😂

[@anasqai]

It should just be displayed In public, if their ideas, is their motive about solo-life is achievable they just wanted a share in the plans of achievements.

[@yeoweian9523]

Can la $30-$35 a day

[@BenjaminFoo]

Good one... saving. Better one... instead of "saving" or putting your money in banks, how about owning the banks? Own the bank shares!

[@martinmisty866]

HDB isn’t affordable anymore

[@nikkicherry6559]

singaporeans must save money like you.

[@meloon5876]

Yes, bad habits of spending mindless. The fact is, U may not always earn that figure, year after year.. So, save while u hv that sum.

[@shao2307]

Girl be meal prepping but still spends more than an entire household. $450 a month (30 days 2 meals a day) is like $7.5 a meal. Roughly food court price.

[@steventay5834]

I can help my daughter to buy a property but majority are struggling. You need to be a U grad to save enough lah

[@kennethgoh7198]

Seriously, have you considered to what extend are we to standardize even our lifestyle just to have a shelter over our heads… seriously to what extend … ARE’T we supposed to RIPPED the fruits of our ancestor’s labors ? At least ABIT ? … Seriously …..

[@MrProFutsal]

She is saving for a MILLION DOLLAR flat bro. U can always go for a 300k BTO if u are lower income and fully pay off within 5 years. Don't be a whiner

[@Raygun84]

If you cant afford it... Dont aim for a 900k house!

[@jjindalsx3304]

majority are couples aiming for 350-400k BTO, the unfortunate reality is they are stretched very thin too just to be able to afford monthly mortgage after getting keys. How about just dont let freshly built BTO go over 500k? Thats not too much to ask.

[@Raygun84]

@@jjindalsx3304 you can find bto for under 200k without grants

[@JeffDayz]

You want 3 meals in a hawker, food court or restaurant? 😂