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I rent a new apartment each year though I can afford a house

I rent a new apartment each year though I can afford a house

Many Vietnamese people cling to the belief that one must buy a house and settle down, which prompts them to endure hardship to achieve homeownership.
I feel trapped by my $800 monthly salary

I feel trapped by my $800 monthly salary

I find it difficult to buy a home on a $4K monthly income

I find it difficult to buy a home on a $4K monthly income

Homeownership remains a challenge despite $2.4K monthly income

Homeownership remains a challenge despite $2.4K monthly income

My husband and I earn VND60 million (US$2,370) monthly but we feel exhausted having to crunch our budget to achieve our goal of owning a house within the next year.
July 15, 2024 | 05:58 pm PT
I, at 36, have no spouse, property or car, and make only $200 a month

I, at 36, have no spouse, property or car, and make only $200 a month

I worry about my future because I, at 36, still live with my two aunts, have no spouse, property or car and earn VND5 million (US$197) monthly.
May 6, 2024 | 05:10 pm PT
$500 a month after 10 years of work is not a bad salary

$500 a month after 10 years of work is not a bad salary

Earning VND15 million ($500) a month after working for 10 years is already respectable as the average monthly income in Vietnam is only around VND6-8 million.
April 7, 2024 | 03:33 pm PT
I’m unsatisfied that my master’s degree holder wife earns only $600 per month

I’m unsatisfied that my master’s degree holder wife earns only $600 per month

Despite her master’s degree, my wife initially pursued an online business venture that yielded minimal profits before transitioning to a remote role with a company, where she earns VND15 million (US$600) monthly.
April 3, 2024 | 06:28 pm PT
My husband criticizes me for spending too much, amounting to $600 monthly

My husband criticizes me for spending too much, amounting to $600 monthly

My husband could not understand how I could spend VND15 million (US$613) a month and even questioned whether I was making any investments.
January 15, 2024 | 06:07 pm PT
Prodigality, thy name is Vietnamese youth

Prodigality, thy name is Vietnamese youth

Thai Vinh of HCMC had a VND50-million (US$2,033) credit card debt three years ago, and even contemplated borrowing from loan sharks or selling his belongings to repay it.
October 24, 2023 | 03:00 pm PT
 
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