Question : How might the following factors influence low-income clients’ financial well-being? by NUS Social Work CPE

2026-08-03 03:12:14 UTC

Unable to work because over retirement age or too young

Serving NS - opportunity cost of loss income

2026-08-03 03:13:56 UTC

matters more for low income family

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Influenced by friends, neighbourhood

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Living in rental flats with low income and like minded individuals who are not motivated to work

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Lack of tools for education + knowledge building
Lack of knowledge/worries in using digital financial platforms

Different cultures have different saving habits - Example: Syariah Law have an investment limitation

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Influenced by trends and peer pressure which could result in impulse spending --> further impacting their finances
Spreading mis-information + receiving false information
Being more vulnerable to scams - Job scams, investment scams

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no aspiration to buy a flat and or unable to afford

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For families who are not as financially literate, children are not able to model such behaviours i.e. savings, setting long-term financial goals

2026-08-03 03:16:01 UTC

Females might be expected to stay at home to take on the role of a caregiver and not be allowed to work.

Males expected to work

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overly reliant on financial assistance

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FSCs & SSOs are always there to guide them (very reliant)

2026-08-03 03:17:06 UTC

Some parents are more knowledgeable in financial literacy and can teach their children. On the other hand, some children can grow up in a household where parents do not know how to stabilise their finances, and children may grow up learning similar behaviours.

2026-08-03 03:17:35 UTC

receives baby bonus, LifeSG, GST payouts and vouchers but still not able to manage household expenses and influenced by neighbours to make use of the available schemes

2026-08-03 03:18:01 UTC

Some people may learn financial literacy later in their years and may not be able to leverage on time to build their savings and investments

CPF requirements; eligibility of meeting PCHI criteria for assistance

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Children have the aspirations/motivations i.e. coding, piano, self-defense classes but lack the capital to register for enrichment classes

2026-08-03 03:19:15 UTC

- Religous teachings impacting financial planning

Tithes and offerings

HDB HFE criteria for housing

2026-08-03 03:20:32 UTC

Housing Policies - example: if you don't have a CPF paying job - the chances of getting a HDB flat - is lower

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ComCare, Workfare Income Supplement (WIS), SkillsFuture and financial literacy initiatives help individuals improve employability, income and money management. However, some may fear that a higher income will make them ineligible for financial assistance, subsidies, or other forms of social support. This perceived trade-off may reduce their motivation to seek better employment opportunities, even when doing so could improve their long-term financial well-being.

Men control the household finances - women have little/no say in the family's financial well-being

2026-08-03 03:23:50 UTC

Faraid on assets of the deceased

2026-08-03 03:25:31 UTC

Group 4

2026-08-03 03:28:32 UTC

Cultural values influence how families use their money. Even if they know saving is important, they may choose to spend more on special occasions because they see it as a way to show love, care, and maintain close family relationships.