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    How much is enough for retirement in Singapore?

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    • J Offline
      janet88
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      lee_yl:

      I’m in my late 30s and as of now, my children’s education is my topmost priority.
      same here...in my mid 40s and kids' education weigh heavily in my mind.
      space is important...which is why the 5 room is a good choice (although not that much bigger than my 4A).
      when they both get married, i did tell hubby we downgrade to a 3 room...and he agrees.

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      • NebbermindN Offline
        Nebbermind
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        Why not just rent out the rooms n get a passive income? can even use it to finance your dream car 😉

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        • lee_ylL Offline
          lee_yl
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          janet88:
          lee_yl:


          I’m in my late 30s and as of now, my children’s education is my topmost priority.

          same here...in my mid 40s and kids' education weigh heavily in my mind.
          space is important...which is why the 5 room is a good choice (although not that much bigger than my 4A).
          when they both get married, i did tell hubby we downgrade to a 3 room...and he agrees.

          Come to think of it, I think you made the right choice. Sell off your current flat at Bukit Timah and you can use part of the proceeds to pay off your new flat as well as save up the other half for retirement/kids’ Uni fees.

          Why not? A 3-room flat is easy to upkeep for old folks when kids get married and decide to moved out.

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          • NebbermindN Offline
            Nebbermind
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            ammonite:

            And wells!
            I prefer container gardens - not as space-efficient as hydroponics but satisfy my \"plants must have soil\" stubborn thinking. Gardens by the Bay's Flower Dome has some container gardens within the Californian Garden section. I think that can be doable in a sunny corner of an apartment.
            Container garden = soil but no drainage?

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            • A Offline
              ammonite
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              Need drainage

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              • starlight1968sgS Offline
                starlight1968sg
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                Downgrading or right sizing is one of the ways to get cash to fund for retirement

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                • J Offline
                  janet88
                  last edited by

                  lee_yl:

                  Come to think of it, I think you made the right choice. Sell off your current flat at Bukit Timah and you can use part of the proceeds to pay off your new flat as well as save up the other half for retirement/kids’ Uni fees.

                  Why not? A 3-room flat is easy to upkeep for old folks when kids get married and decide to moved out.
                  selling off Bukit Timah flat to pay off for the new flat as well as outstanding loan...proceeds to pay for renovation and retirement.

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                  • J Offline
                    janet88
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                    Nebbermind:
                    Why not just rent out the rooms n get a passive income? can even use it to finance your dream car 😉

                    no thanks...i don't like the idea of staying with strangers.

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                    • NebbermindN Offline
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                      janet88:
                      Nebbermind:

                      Why not just rent out the rooms n get a passive income? can even use it to finance your dream car 😉


                      no thanks...i don't like the idea of staying with strangers.

                      Well, it's an option to get regular income for people who haven't got much savings. Cashing out and then $$$ starts depleting and not growing also will become a problem.

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                      • MrsKiasuM Offline
                        MrsKiasu
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                        i dont think i will mind renting out a room if need to…best give them a master room. they will only walk in and out through the main door and get water from kitchen occasionally

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