5 Tips to get back on track after Revenge-Spending

Not surprisingly, people are revenge-spending after being cooped up for the last 3years due to covid. More of us are splurging on holidays like there is no tomorrow.

Read Straits Times article here: Travel first and worry later’ is a top money sin in Singapore

All the long-term financial plans which we had in place for our long-term goals like retirement may not seem so important now.

If you are spending slightly more than usual to pamper yourself, it’s ok to do so for a while say, couple of months, but don’t let this type of spending drag out to years.

5 tips to get back on track after Revenge Spending

Adjust your Expectations
If you want to live a carefree life now, you may have to work longer years or have a more thrifty lifestyle upon retirement

Baby steps to get on track
Slowly cut down on your lavish lifestyle like reducing expensive dinners, or opt for cheaper holidays

Re- visit your cashflow discretionary spending
Differentiate between your needs and wants, and see where you can cut down on discretionary spending

Use contractual savings / investment plans
These contractual savings or investment plans will help you build discipline to save consistently, so that you can reach your financial goals. You should aim to allocate at least 20% of your income to such plans to meet your financial goals

Get an experienced financial adviser to help you
It’s always good to regularly review your finances such as cashflow management, Income Protection and Wealth Accumulation, to ensure they keep up with changes to your income, expenses or life stages.

What’s Next?

If you would like to have more ideas on how you can better manage your cashflow, do drop me an email winniechan@fapl.sg or chat with me here

Important: The information and opinions in this article are for general information purposes only. They should not be relied on as professional financial advice. Readers should seek unbiased financial advice that is customised to their specific financial objectives, situations & needs. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

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Chan Wen Li Winnie

Winnie Chan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and MDRT Court of the Table qualifier (top 5% of advisers) with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services.

She specialises in helping doctors and high-income professionals build sustainable passive income, protect what they’ve worked for, and create a financial legacy for the people they love. Working across different insurers and investment platforms, Winnie focuses on finding the right fit for each client — not the other way around.

Her experience supporting clients through insurance claims has helped families access the financial protection they planned for, providing peace of mind during life’s most challenging moments.

Winnie was recognised as a Top 5 Weighted Premium producer at Financial Alliance in 2025 — out of close to 500 advisers — and received industry-level recognition for Top 3 Single Premium category Insurer award.

She has also brought financial education to organisations including Carousell Group, Singapore National Eye Centre, and Singtel.

Outside of work, Winnie stays active through regular gym workouts and is an accomplished pianist — recently attaining ABRSM Piano Performance Grade 6 (Merit).
She believes balance matters in finances, and in life.

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