Column: Why Future-Oriented Thinking Sabotages Your Savings
Thinking too far into the future makes it difficult to save money. But adopting a present-focused mindset can help Singaporeans save up to 78% more. Read More
Category Archives: Psychology of Money
Why Do Some Singaporeans Have Credit Card Debt?
A cognitive bias called the anchoring effect can cause you to rack up credit card balances, but a Debt Consolidation Plan can help Singaporeans get out of large debts. Read More
How Gyms in Singapore Secretly Depend on Your Lack of Willpower
When you buy a gym membership, you run the risk of wasting money if you drop out later. But this is exactly how gyms in Singapore stay in business. Read More
How Your Mobile Phone Makes You Spend More Money
Mobile phones may provide unparalleled convenience, but they also cause Singaporeans to spend more money. Read More
What Makes People More Likely to Lose Their Windfall?
Whether it’s lottery winnings or large inheritances, certain psychological factors make people more likely to lose their windfall. Read More
Here’s What Your Money Habits Really Say About You
How you spend your money says a lot about you. Singaporeans need to be aware of these money habits to identify how and where we are ruining our finances. Read More
8 Life-Changing Money Lessons Singaporeans Can Learn from Star Wars
On May the 4th, we’re meditating on the wisdom passed along by the original Star Wars trilogy. Here are the important money lessons we learned from it. Read More
How Your Birth Order Can Affect Your Income in Singapore
Research shows that being the eldest, youngest, middle, or only child in Singapore has an effect on your income and finances. Read More
15 Cognitive Biases You Didn’t Know Were Ruining Your Life
Because of mental shortcuts called cognitive biases, humans have an irrational relationship with money. Here are some ways your cognitive biases might be killing your finances. Read More
The 5 Types of Investors You’ll Encounter in Singapore
Whether you’re a Prophet of Doom or a Kopitiam Investment Guru, the different types of investors in Singapore have useful quirks. Read More
