We Try First: Becoming a savvy shopper
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Hi, it's Rosalind here, with a new edition of HeadSTart.
Can you save while spending? Learning to shop smart can help you feel less of a pinch while spending on your monthly essentials, finds video journalist Matilda Aquila Chia in this week’s We Try First episode. Experts from MoneySmart and Fave share their best tips for maximising your earnings on credit cards and cashback apps, as well as how to best utilise these tools for your personal spending personality.
Meanwhile, if you are guilty of having shown up at work despite feeling unwell, raise your hand. Chances are, it’s because getting a medical certificate (MC) can be an inconvenience, as Teo Kai Xiang points out. But are MCs still the be-all and end-all of maintaining workplace attendance? Observers say reducing emphasis on producing MCs can lead to a broader shift towards a work culture that is more focused on results than presenting the appearance of productivity.
In case you missed it, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally speech has some key takeaways to help in careers and personal finance - such as a new scheme to provide up to $6,000 to job seekers, housing enhancements for couples and singles, and changes to parental leaves.
On Monday, Aug 26, drop by our pop-up event at UOB Plaza from 11am to 2pm to win limited edition HeadSTart merchandise. My colleague Prisca will also be chatting with Mr Milton Yeo, portfolio counsellor for wealth management advisory and strategy at UOB, about how young people can get a headstart in investing and saving.
Do you have a burning question you’d like answered? Send it to headstart@sph.com.sg. We’ll be compiling Milton’s top tips in next week's edition of this newsletter!
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Gen Zs are relatively new to the workforce and might be struggling with big-ticket expenses such as marriage and housing, the study noted.
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You are only as smart as your emotions
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TBR (To Be Read): Combating guilt of not reading
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