<\/p>\nHow much are young adults spending?<\/p>\n
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The win marks Ms Tan\u2019s second journalism award and Mr Goh\u2019s first. <\/p>\n
Their project presented the findings of a survey of 1,000 respondents aged between 18 and 30 \u2013 including students and part-time and full-time employees \u2013 conducted by ST and market research firm Kantar. <\/p>\n
The respondents detailed their spending habits across a range of expenses, including food, necessities, transport, insurance and non-essential splurges like travel and luxury items.<\/p>\n
The survey also shed light on where young adults were turning to for their financial advice, with sources ranging from financial media to social media influencers as well as friends and family.<\/p>\n
Receiving the award from SGX chief executive Loh Boon Chye, Ms Tan and Mr Goh said they were honoured by the recognition, adding that the project was aimed at raising awareness on financial literacy among younger Singaporeans. <\/p>\n
\u201cI felt this story was important because my friends and I like to discuss how much we spend and save, and if it\u2019s enough. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe survey we did will help young people to benchmark themselves against their peers and see how their spending habits\u00a0compare,\u201d said Ms Tan.<\/p>\n
Mr Goh added: \u201cSue-Ann\u2019s idea of presenting how young adults budget their expenditures through a mix of written content and infographics is a clear and effective way of illustrating financial literacy among young Singaporeans. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m grateful to her and to the editors for the opportunity to contribute to the piece.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that the article can resonate with our younger\u00a0audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n
ST editor Jaime Ho noted that ST\u2019s Business, digital graphics and Headstart teams have been trying out new ways of storytelling. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are glad that this interactive feature by Sue-Ann and Tim on how much young adults are spending is recognised by the judges for giving readers an experience to remember,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also encouraged that Headstart is recognised as a finalist and go-to source to help readers and viewers make informed decisions on their finances.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Teo Ai June, head of marketing and communications at SGX Group, said: \u201cThe SGX Orb Awards not only recognises content producers in our marketplace but also serves as a meeting point for ideas and dialogue. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis year\u2019s multi-generational lens reflects our commitment to promote investor education and nurture talent.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Business Times\u2019 content platform thrive <\/i>which targets youth audiences was the other SPH Media winner, pipping ST\u2019s Headstart to bag #TheGoTo award.<\/p>\n
Other financial journalists recognised for their work included Ms Goola Warden and Ms Samantha Chiew from The Edge, while a team from Ngee Ann Polytechnic won the special category for student-produced content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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