For younger Singaporeans without children, however, saving to buy a home is a priority (46%), well above the country’s average (21%).
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of Singaporeans view saving for retirement as their number one personal finance goal, more than anywhere else in the region (49% on average).
Besides retirement saving, shoring up emergency funds (44%), maintaining their current lifestyle (34%) and saving for medical needs (26%) are their other priorities.
