{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62ff408997021c0012935e59/65d0bc32213c30001812c754?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2044's Singapore Dream is to aspire for More Than Survival [ft. RICE Media, NUS, @AinLovesCodes]","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62ff408997021c0012935e59/1708178465268-17263f865159773ae7036272340fa9f6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it really mean to be middle class in Singapore today? It's a question on so many minds as costs rise and definitions blur.</p><p>Join us this week as we pull back the curtain on this complex issue. We've assembled an all-star panel ranging from number-crunching academics to seasoned hustlers living the middle class dream.</p><p>We've got Khai, MD of RICE Media; Tan En Ser, an appointed Justice of the Peace in 2013, author, and Associate Professor with IPS; and Ainul, a tech influencer with insider knowledge on thriving careers in the tech industry.</p><p>They'll spill insights into the role of social circles in success, or how to balance family with self-care on a budget. We'll also tackle tough questions people are afraid to ask: Is the middle truly shrinking or expanding in new ways?</p><p>But that's not all! We'll delve into the intriguing concept of the Gini Coefficient, a measure of inequality that will leave you questioning the status quo. Find out how government transfers play a vital role in reshaping societal dynamics and creating a fairer playing field.</p><p>And brace yourself for an eye-opening discussion on progressive tax systems and the redistribution of wealth. How can we create a more balanced society that supports working parents and offers assistance to those in need?</p><p>Tune in to thought-provoking exploration of the middle-class good life in 2024 that you won't want to miss it.</p><p>Also sign up for our event and learn more about Retirement, and how to Die with Zero on 23 March 2024, tickets here: https://thefinancialcoconut.com/event/tfc-x-ocbc-financial-wellness-festival-2024/</p>","author_name":"The Financial Coconut"}