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'I never thought it would end up so badly'
The debts began to pile up soon after her husband lost his job at a pub six years ago.
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'I thought I could just spend. I did not think about the future'
Drawing a comfortable salary, Mr Lim (not his real name), who is in his 40s, never dreamt he would become bankrupt.
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He never falls back on credit
That's why insurance claims specialist Nehemiah Neo sleeps soundly - he's debt-free, his homes are all paid up.
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Trapped by lure of the high life
MPs seeing significant number of debt-ridden S'poreans who spend beyond their means.
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Going to Orchard Road A LUXURY for Bedok family
We find out how a 4-room flat family survive on an average monthly income of $750.
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No choice
Incomes are increasing, but not always fast enough to make up for the rising cost of living. We find out how a 3-room flat family copes.
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Recession? How bad can it get?
No matter what, it won't be like these scenarios.
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Expats here are feeling the pinch too
One said her family might leave Singapore if rent hits $5,000.
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How one family copes
Mother of five scrimps and saves on food, household necessities and even electricity to stretch family dollar.
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We can barely stay afloat, say low-income folk
Some MPs and social workers say pleas for financial aid from poorer residents are growing louder and more frequent with the rising cost of living.
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More money for needy to cope with rising costs
From young couples who could not afford flats to wanting goods and services tax on essential items removed were among the concerns raised in a recent dialogue.
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Jaws of debt
More than 130 have taken part in weekly sessions since 2005 to lend support to one another and work out repayment plans to keep the Ah Longs off their backs.
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Interest-only loans: the pros and cons
They make sense to short-term investors and individuals who are high income earners and in high tax brackets.
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Ex-banker likes chalking up good debt
If what you borrow earns you more than what you pay in interest, go for it, says financial consultant Dennis Ng.
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Good debt bad debt
Handled well, debt can boost wealth and even cash flow. Here are some tips on making debt work for you.
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Will divorce save me from my husband's creditors?
As a debt in joint names remains enforceable against every party, jointly and individually, a divorce will not help protection from creditors.
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What to consider before you buy a car
When buying a car, think about how much you would like your down payment to be, and how many years you would like to take to pay off the loan.
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Credit cards take battle to the skies
Here's what to zoom in on as you shop around, so you get the most out of your miles while the going's good.
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