Money Management 101: Buying Your First HDB Home | Financial Wellness
Date and time
Location
Online event
This talk aims to help you budget for your first HDB home by considering one-time and recurring costs.
About this event
Important Notice
This programme is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg
About the Programme
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Suitable for first time HDB buyers.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Considerations and steps when buying your first HDB home
- Evaluating ability to pay
- CPF Housing Grants
- Comparison between HDB and Bank Loans
- Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR), Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR)
About the Speaker
Jasmine has over 20 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry, having worked in both the private and public sectors. She started her career in Arthur Andersen, providing tax advice to both individuals and businesses, including in areas of tax compliance, estate planning and pension funds. In the public sector, Jasmine was with the Business School in the Singapore Polytechnic and subsequently, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. In the Singapore Polytechnic, Jasmine was involved in engagements with students and general public, dealing on topics ranging from accounting, finance and tax. In IRAS, Jasmine was in the education and technical team, responsible for uplifting the technical and compliance literacy of both individual and business taxpayers through public seminars, workshops and technical publication.
Online Programme/Event Administrative Information
- This programme is conducted entirely online. You may access Zoom via the app or using a web browser.
- Please ensure that you enter a valid email address as you will receive an email with the link to the online programme/event near the day of the programme/event.
- The link of the programme should not be shared with others.
- Do ensure you have a strong internet connection. Using your mobile data is not recommended.
The National Library Board, Singapore (NLB) reserves the right in its absolute discretion to disqualify or refuse admission to any registrant without any reason and notice.
