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I, at 33, have never had more than $2,000 in my bank account

I, at 33, have never had more than $2,000 in my bank account

I make good money but have been unable to save even VND50 million (US$1,970) despite not spending much on myself.
Quiz: Which country's residents are the biggest savers in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which country's residents are the biggest savers in Southeast Asia?

My close friend regrets buying a car while still renting

My close friend regrets buying a car while still renting

I don’t dare to spend $1.4 on a bowl of noodles despite earning nearly $1,500

I don’t dare to spend $1.4 on a bowl of noodles despite earning nearly $1,500

Despite earning a monthly salary of VND37 million (US$1,488), I hesitate to spend VND35,000 (US$1.41) on a bowl of bun bo Hue due to my deep-seated fear of poverty.
August 26, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Get-rich course provider faces huge losses as few enroll

Get-rich course provider faces huge losses as few enroll

What can attendees get in return if they fail to get rich after taking several courses?
July 31, 2024 | 06:34 pm PT
I have spent nearly $8,000 on taxis in 10 years after buying a car

I have spent nearly $8,000 on taxis in 10 years after buying a car

I have never regretted spending nearly VND2 million (US$78.5) per month on taxis despite owning a car.
July 8, 2024 | 06:26 pm PT
My land value increased 11 times, but I wish I had bought a car instead

My land value increased 11 times, but I wish I had bought a car instead

The value of a plot of land I purchased ten years ago has jumped 11 times, but a certain event has made me regret not buying a car instead.
July 3, 2024 | 03:34 pm PT
Investing in land is 50 times more profitable than buying gold

Investing in land is 50 times more profitable than buying gold

A plot of land my parents bought in 1993 has appreciated to VND8.5 billion (US$334,100), earning them 50 times the profit they would have made if they had bought gold.
May 16, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
My friend's family, earning $2,800 monthly, eats pho only twice a month

My friend's family, earning $2,800 monthly, eats pho only twice a month

My friend and his wife earn VND70 million (US$2,755) monthly, but they dine out only twice a month, usually having pho, due to financial anxiety.
May 2, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT
We save very little despite earning $3,700 a month

We save very little despite earning $3,700 a month

My husband’s and my combined monthly income after taxes is around VND90 million (US$3,668), but there are months when we cannot save a cent.
February 21, 2024 | 11:17 pm PT
High-earning Gen Z still has empty pockets

High-earning Gen Z still has empty pockets

Thuy Linh, 23, earns up to US$1,000 a month excluding freelance work but still faces credit debt and sometimes depends on family support.
February 20, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
My wife spends too much money

My wife spends too much money

I want to save money for future plans and in case of illness, but my wife wants to travel while we are still young to avoid regret later in our lives.
October 4, 2023 | 04:00 pm PT
 
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