Money and Finance
Recently, my blogpost was shared on The Real Singapore.
Read post here: How Much Do You Need to Save For A Decent Wedding
I took a peek at the comments, very very interesting comments too. They provided necessary insight into how our generation is indeed changing. Many people don't see the need to have a big fancy wedding. They want a marriage. Weddings are merely a choice of celebration.
They view their marriage as the most important thing.
Take a look at some of the comments below.
Times have changed. Marriage is about 2 people in love, coming together to forge an ever-lasting connection with each other.
Singaporeans are increasingly looking for better ways to spend their hard-earned money. Not everyone is looking to spend hundreds of thousands on the "Perfect Wedding".
Sure, there are probably a percentage of people still envisioning their "Perfect Wedding". But having that Perfect Wedding is subject to your own expectations.
Some people can have a small intimate wedding celebration with only close relatives and friends attending and feel that is their perfect wedding.
Some spend thousands and thousands on their wedding and wonder why it's not perfect. Why? Because their expectations are too high.
It's all about expectations isn't it?
What about those who are under pressure by their parents or parents in law to spend thousands on the wedding? Are they happy?
At the end of the day, it's all about personal preference. People may feel the need to spend, but some don't.
They'd rather spend the money on their BTO flats. Their future. Their honeymoon.
My estimation of SGD$78,000 for a wedding can be used to renovate their flat and get new furnishings.
In the comments on The Real Singapore, many people were indignant. Many felt the article was highly inaccurate.
I was truly happy to read such comments. It confirms my belief that a wedding doesn't have to be flashy. To quote one of the comments "Ego will make it expensive."
What do you think?
Signing off,
Teenage Investor
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- How Much Do You Need To Save For A Decent Wedding In Singapore?
In my previous blogpost I talked about having a plan in mind as you begin planning and saving for the future. For my future, marriage is definitely one of the main points in my life. http://teenageinvesting.blogspot.sg/2014/09/is-having-no-money-really-reason-not-to.html...
Money and Finance
Does Having A Perfect Wedding means spending Thousands?
Recently, my blogpost was shared on The Real Singapore.
Read post here: How Much Do You Need to Save For A Decent Wedding
I took a peek at the comments, very very interesting comments too. They provided necessary insight into how our generation is indeed changing. Many people don't see the need to have a big fancy wedding. They want a marriage. Weddings are merely a choice of celebration.
They view their marriage as the most important thing.
Take a look at some of the comments below.
Singaporeans are increasingly looking for better ways to spend their hard-earned money. Not everyone is looking to spend hundreds of thousands on the "Perfect Wedding".
Sure, there are probably a percentage of people still envisioning their "Perfect Wedding". But having that Perfect Wedding is subject to your own expectations.
Some people can have a small intimate wedding celebration with only close relatives and friends attending and feel that is their perfect wedding.
Some spend thousands and thousands on their wedding and wonder why it's not perfect. Why? Because their expectations are too high.
It's all about expectations isn't it?
What about those who are under pressure by their parents or parents in law to spend thousands on the wedding? Are they happy?
At the end of the day, it's all about personal preference. People may feel the need to spend, but some don't.
They'd rather spend the money on their BTO flats. Their future. Their honeymoon.
My estimation of SGD$78,000 for a wedding can be used to renovate their flat and get new furnishings.
In the comments on The Real Singapore, many people were indignant. Many felt the article was highly inaccurate.
I was truly happy to read such comments. It confirms my belief that a wedding doesn't have to be flashy. To quote one of the comments "Ego will make it expensive."
What do you think?
Signing off,
Teenage Investor
- Net Worth Update - June 2012
June was a surprisingly good month for my net worth. After the big expenses of paying for the wedding and my trip to Vegas and the honeymoon I was still able to increase my net worth. A lot of that is because the markets ended up cooperating for me by...
- Net Worth Update - April 2012
April was a bad month for my net worth. It actually decreased this month which was the first negative move since July 2011. The markets being down for the month didn't help the net worth out either. I also had just over $5,000 come out of my savings...
- The Journey Of A Budding Investor; When Actions Speak Louder Than Words
As some readers may recall, I previously received an email from "Reader A" who wanted to begin investing. When I asked how did he find me, he replied and I quote word by word: "Currently, i am 18. Just last Saturday, i went to a wedding of my relative....
- The Post For All Investors; Both Seniors And Juniors
Recently, it came to my attention when a fellow investment blogger commented on one of my recent posts to inform that a senior blogger blogged about me. Yes I was aware, I just chose not to say much. However, I am honoured that my posts reach out...
- How Much Do You Need To Save For A Decent Wedding In Singapore?
In my previous blogpost I talked about having a plan in mind as you begin planning and saving for the future. For my future, marriage is definitely one of the main points in my life. http://teenageinvesting.blogspot.sg/2014/09/is-having-no-money-really-reason-not-to.html...