Budgeting For Your Vacations: 2025 Edition

HY Tan, Stock Broker and Financial Content Creator

26-Dec-24 09:30

Budgeting For Your Vacations: 2025 Edition

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This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim sits down with stock broker and financial content creator, HY Tan, otherwise known as doitduit to discuss the financial aspects you need to consider when you’re planning your trips, whether local or overseas. They’ll be talking about some expenses which are often overlooked, some tips on getting cheaper accommodations and plane tickets, and more.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Jake Lim

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Categories: travel, young finance

Tags: ringgit and sense, travel, budgeting, vacation, holiday,

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