Cost of Living SG Stocks Investing https://sgstocksinvesting.com/cost-of-living/ Singapore Stock Investing, Explained for Investors Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:57:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/sgstocksinvesting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-SSI-.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Cost of Living SG Stocks Investing https://sgstocksinvesting.com/cost-of-living/ 32 32 164018085 Singapore Budget 2026 Preview: What to Expect https://sgstocksinvesting.com/singapore-budget-2026-preview-gdp-growth-household-income/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:39:24 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=10754 Singapore heads into Budget 2026 with a stronger economic backdrop than many expected just months ago. Ahead of Budget Day, the Government upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 2 to 4 per cent, up from an earlier estimate of 1 to 3 per cent. At the same time, the latest Household Income Trends […]

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]]> 10754 What $5.3m in Average Household Wealth Says About Investing in Singapore https://sgstocksinvesting.com/what-5-3m-household-wealth-means-for-investing-singapore/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:13:31 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=10746 S$5.3 million. Pause for a second. That’s the average net wealth of the top 20% of Singapore households. For many people, this number sounds so big it feels almost abstract — something that belongs to another world, another income bracket, another reality. It’s easy to look at it and think: This has nothing to do […]

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]]> 10746 Save Money Singapore: Dining, Groceries & Transport Hacks https://sgstocksinvesting.com/save-money-singapore-dining-groceries-transport/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:23:59 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=10391 Dear readers, in today’s Singapore, the rising prices of everyday essentials, especially food, make it increasingly important to find ways to save money. Meals are a daily necessity, and even small savings can add up significantly over time. Learning effective hacks to cut costs while maintaining quality of life is not just smart—it’s essential. I […]

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]]> 10391 How to Manage Rising Cost of Living in Singapore: A Casual Guide for Everyday Folks https://sgstocksinvesting.com/manage-rising-cost-of-living-singapore/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:38:32 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=10355 Life in Singapore is shiok in many ways – great food, safe streets, efficient transport. But let’s be real: the cost of living here is not what it used to be. Kopi that used to be $0.90 can now hit $1.60, cai png portions getting smaller, and don’t even get us started on housing and […]

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]]> 10355 Prive Group Closure 2025: Why So Many Singapore Restaurants Are Shutting Down? https://sgstocksinvesting.com/prive-group-closure-singapore-2025-restaurant-shutdowns/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:42:37 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=10299 The Prive Group Closure: A Symbol of Singapore’s 2025 F&B Crisis The year 2025 has been brutal for Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) industry. The shockwaves include the announcement of the Prive Group closure, a name synonymous with upmarket dining and breezy café culture. On August 31, 2025, the group shuttered all its restaurants, including […]

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]]> 10299 Hustling in MY HDB: Why Ordinary Singaporeans Turn Their Flats into Businesses https://sgstocksinvesting.com/hustling-in-my-hdb-why-ordinary-singaporeans-turn-their-flats-into-businesses/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:25:12 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=10202 Dear readers, I recently completed watching the entire series of “On the Red Dot: Hustle in My HDB”—a heartwarming and inspiring documentary by Mediacorp that spotlights everyday Singaporeans turning their Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats into spaces of entrepreneurship. As I watched each episode, I felt deeply moved—not only by their grit and determination […]

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]]> 10202 HOT WEATHER AND THE RISING COST OF LIVING https://sgstocksinvesting.com/hot-weather-and-the-rising-cost-of-living/ Thu, 15 May 2025 02:01:32 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=9979 Dear readers, in recent weeks, the climate has become increasingly scorching, with temperatures soaring to levels that are hard to ignore. Not only have the days become uncomfortably hot, but the nights have also lost their cool, making sleep a challenging endeavour. The previous months allowed me to sleep peacefully without the need for air-conditioning; […]

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]]> 9979 CLIMATE VOUCHERS 2025: HOW MUCH CAN BE CLAIMED? https://sgstocksinvesting.com/climate-vouchers-2025-how-much-can-be-claimed/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=9938 Dear readers, exciting news awaits those interested in contributing to environmental sustainability and saving on energy costs! Starting from 15 April 2025, there will be an additional tranche of Climate Vouchers available for claim. This initiative aims to encourage households to adopt more energy-efficient practices and reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with global efforts to […]

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]]> 9938 COST CUTTING, SINGAPORE BUSINESSES? https://sgstocksinvesting.com/cost-cutting-singapore-businesses/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:08:00 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=9775 Dear readers, I read that Kinokuniya will be downsizing its store in Takashimaya. As a book lover, I frequent Kinokuniya store for its vast array of fresh and crispy books and hence I feel disappointed to learn of the downsizing news. However with traditional bookstores getting less of a traction among younger folks, I have […]

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]]> 9775 MEDIAN MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2024: $11,297 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/median-monthly-household-income-2024-11297/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:23:11 +0000 https://sgstocksinvesting.com/?p=9760 Dear readers, I read that the median monthly household income for 2024 is $11,297. To me, this monthly household income figure seems to reflect the growing wealth of Singaporeans here. I am also aware that the above figure is a median rather than a mean (or average) monthly household income. I asked ChatGpt on whether […]

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