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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Agenda: Why young Singaporeans are earning more but feeling poorer

from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3

Despite earning higher salaries than previous generations, many young Singaporeans still don't feel financially secure. From shrinking purchasing power and salary increments that struggle to keep pace with rising costs, to lifestyle inflation, many hidden pressures are shaping the financial reality of young Millennials and Gen Zs. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kelvin Hong, Founder of The Economics Tutor to learn what it takes to build financial resilience in an economy where a bigger pay cheque no longer guarantees peace of mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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