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15-02-2016, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Early 40s working couple.
Net Worth approximate SGD 4.5M
SGD 4M Property ( Loan 2M - Plan to reduce by half when the penalty period is up)
Combine Cash : 1.9M
CPF : 600K (Mostly in SA, Medisave)
Cashflow : Income 600K pa, might be reduce to half by next year.
One of us is thinking about quitting due to work pressure + taking care of family (Kids)
After 2 decades of work , it is time to really think about doing the right things before it is too late to regret. There are much more in life than just networth. You may be financially wealthy but life poor. It is time to rethink if this rat race is worth more than what you are giving up for ( family, kids, giving back to society, etc)
It is not about the quantity of net worth but the quality of life that matters.
Anyone feeling the same way?
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You are not alone, yes happiness does not equate wealth and money isn't an end by itself more of what you can do/help/enhance yours/family/relatives and even strangers lives. Of course I am sure after prudent consideration, purpose of it all, one of you could resign and focus on other matters in life. We really can lead a simple (not simplistic) life. Do not worry over what to eat what to wear or put upon your feet, trust and pray go do your best today, leave it in the hands of the Lord. This might be a spiritual hymn but it holds too much truth in this Worldly earth.
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20-02-2016, 05:09 PM
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Just sharing an earnest profile without inheritance,
24, self-employed in IT sector.
4K-5K, almost work daily equates to little work-life balance
Business valued at 150K book value
Any inputs on progression? Hoping to attain 1M by age 30 and need advice, thanks!
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24-02-2016, 06:29 AM
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Couple mid 30s
CPF, cash, investments total 500K
Property paid up worth 1M
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24-02-2016, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Lunda V.
Just sharing an earnest profile without inheritance,
24, self-employed in IT sector.
4K-5K, almost work daily equates to little work-life balance
Business valued at 150K book value
Any inputs on progression? Hoping to attain 1M by age 30 and need advice, thanks!
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Hi Lunda V, how do you plan to grow your business? It seems to me that you're doing freelance work, yes?
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27-02-2016, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Hi Lunda V, how do you plan to grow your business? It seems to me that you're doing freelance work, yes?
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Hi, the question lies in what's the possible routes without expertise from various aspects. Yes, it's freelancing but the time is so not worth. Perhaps, I might just come out of college and be a wage slave.
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12-03-2016, 08:12 PM
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Growing up for us was not so easy as we were from low income families living in small flats. However, with sheer determination we managed to do well in school. Fast forward, we are now both 50 and count ourselves as successful based on where we came from. It feels like going from Third World to First World. We have good jobs with a current household income of $150k per year.
We upgraded from our flat to a condominium unit a few years ago. We sold our flat and bought the condo. We have since paid off the mortgage. For our family's comfort and convenience, we own a car. Sometimes we bought new while sometimes we bought used ones. As long as it can bring us from one place to another, we are happy.
In terms of combined net worth, it is about $1.6m, not a very high amount but certainly above average. We count ourselves lucky as we get to live in a nice condominium project as well as owning a car. These are assets which are considered highly here. We have achieved what we never thought was possible.
As for retirement at age 65, we will retire in our condo where we have many friends. Our neighbours are our good friends. Our retirement income will be from cpf life and annuities.
If you are in your 50s, what's your journey like?
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13-03-2016, 10:31 AM
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This an extract from a report
"Even as household wealth per adult in Singapore hit a snag in recent years, average wealth per adult has risen 140 per cent to US$269,400 in mid-2015, compared with US$112,800 in 2000".
This means average wealth in Singapore is S$377k.
Your wealth is S$800k for you and spouse each, assuming equal share.
So, you are richer than average. You could be in the top 20%.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Growing up for us was not so easy as we were from low income families living in small flats. However, with sheer determination we managed to do well in school. Fast forward, we are now both 50 and count ourselves as successful based on where we came from. It feels like going from Third World to First World. We have good jobs with a current household income of $150k per year.
We upgraded from our flat to a condominium unit a few years ago. We sold our flat and bought the condo. We have since paid off the mortgage. For our family's comfort and convenience, we own a car. Sometimes we bought new while sometimes we bought used ones. As long as it can bring us from one place to another, we are happy.
In terms of combined net worth, it is about $1.6m, not a very high amount but certainly above average. We count ourselves lucky as we get to live in a nice condominium project as well as owning a car. These are assets which are considered highly here. We have achieved what we never thought was possible.
As for retirement at age 65, we will retire in our condo where we have many friends. Our neighbours are our good friends. Our retirement income will be from cpf life and annuities.
If you are in your 50s, what's your journey like?
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14-03-2016, 08:27 PM
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You are very blessed to own and live in a condominium and own a car despite your modest household income. You must be very lucky to have upgraded at the right time. You have achieved the Singapore dream. Owning and living in a condo is a big achievement.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Growing up for us was not so easy as we were from low income families living in small flats. However, with sheer determination we managed to do well in school. Fast forward, we are now both 50 and count ourselves as successful based on where we came from. It feels like going from Third World to First World. We have good jobs with a current household income of $150k per year.
We upgraded from our flat to a condominium unit a few years ago. We sold our flat and bought the condo. We have since paid off the mortgage. For our family's comfort and convenience, we own a car. Sometimes we bought new while sometimes we bought used ones. As long as it can bring us from one place to another, we are happy.
In terms of combined net worth, it is about $1.6m, not a very high amount but certainly above average. We count ourselves lucky as we get to live in a nice condominium project as well as owning a car. These are assets which are considered highly here. We have achieved what we never thought was possible.
As for retirement at age 65, we will retire in our condo where we have many friends. Our neighbours are our good friends. Our retirement income will be from cpf life and annuities.
If you are in your 50s, what's your journey like?
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15-03-2016, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
You are very blessed to own and live in a condominium and own a car despite your modest household income. You must be very lucky to have upgraded at the right time. You have achieved the Singapore dream. Owning and living in a condo is a big achievement.
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I agree. Not easy to own a condo and a car here. If you got both, you are in the top 10% of the local population.
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15-03-2016, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Avatar
6 years has past, and my net worth is now $845k ( CPF, Cash, investments).
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me 42 yo this year and and my net worth is now $787k ( CPF, Cash, investments).
and 1 rolex watch worth about 5K
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