"Young people are so carefree!”, but is it true? In this series ‘Snack for Thought’, we dive into real conversations on the money and life issues young adults face, while keeping it light-hearted with a mukbang style, sharing the food gems around our office at Duxton Hill, giving listeners plenty to chew on.

As trusted advisers to our affluent clients for over two decades, journeying with different generations, this series also gives parents and guardians insight into what their children or grandchildren (early 20s to 30s) may be experiencing. We explore the topics young adults care about, the challenges they face, and the concerns they discuss with peers. We hope these conversations help you understand them better and connect more meaningfully.

In this episode, Kate and Helen explore the Gen Z perspective on renting versus buying property in Singapore, while enjoying orange chocolate cookies and a strawberry lemon crumble from a cosy coffee shop just two minutes from our office. They discuss how the decision often comes down to priorities: some want a “nest egg” and the freedom to have pets, while others see buying a home as a bigger commitment than marriage itself.

Kate and Helen also share real-life experiences navigating Singapore’s rental and property market, from rental spikes during COVID-19 to weighing proximity to work against costs. Tune in to hear their candid thoughts and stories, and discover insights that could help you make your own confident housing choice!

Music courtesy of ItsWatR.

The contributors of this episode are Kate Loo, Community & Events Executive, and Helen Tran, Senior Executive of Media Production, Group Brand Experience, at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

The full list of Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.

Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.

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