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Anonymous

31 Aug 2019

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How much should I be saving if I'm 24 years old and am currently on a 1-year contract with $2,240 take-home pay?

Breakdown of expenses:

  • $400 (daily)
  • $85 (bills)
  • $161 (insurance)
  • $200 (savings plan)

Not be getting married/BTO anytime soon. Parents expect me to give them money every month (amount at my discretion).

I read online that I should be saving 20% of my income, but I think it's too low.

I'd love to have guidance on how much I should be saving (& how much to give my parents).

And perhaps where is the best place for me to channel these savings. Thanks!

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Hariz Arthur Maloy

31 Aug 2019

Independent Financial Advisor at Promiseland Independent

20% is minimum.

When you're single without much commitments, you should be saving 60%. Once you get married and a home, that drops to 40%, and then when you have kids, you'll probably save 25-30%.

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