Uniquely sinkapore ...the male career span is from 22 - 35 ...after that, expect to pay a substantial reduction in income. And the government wonders why sinkees have so little in retirement funds.
$7k a month is 'comfy' when you have 2 young kids and your wife is not working? Is he taking care of his parents? Does everyone in the family has insurance? Has he paid up his mortgage? He should be taking care of his parents and himself first before he even think about having a wife and kids.
I'm sure he can do simple maths since he was once a marketing manager in an MNC and he should try to rely on himself more than his 'faith'. Its sad that he only realize he has been a stupid and irresponsible man at the age of 47. I'll let Li Ka Shing teach him how to spend his $2k salary: