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Singaporean saves 40% to 50% of his income but feels guilty spending S$2k on holiday: ‘I still find it hard to actually spend’
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Yoko Nicole , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 10, 2026
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Key points He saves and invests 40 to 50% of his income, and also funnels spare cash into investments and savings. A man in his early 30s has sparked a discussion online about the effects of aggressive saving.
A man in his early 30s has sparked a discussion online about the effects of aggressive saving. He saves and invests 40 to 50% of his income, and also funnels spare cash into investments and savings. Despite being able to afford it, he feels guilty when spending money. A recent holiday with friends, where he spent over $2,000, prompted him to reevaluate his approach to spending.
Further details about his experience are available from the source. The man's story has led to a lively discussion about when disciplined saving becomes unhealthy.
The discussion was started after he shared his story on the r/singaporefi subreddit.
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Published: September 10, 2026 ·
Source: The Independent Singapore ·
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