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In the second of the top five episodes from our archives, Nabila Hanim shares with Andrea Heng about some of the hidden financial and non-financial costs that come with being the primary caregiver for her ailing grandmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first of the top five episodes from our archives this year, Andrea Heng sits down with PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor. He shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Companies in Singapore are always encouraged to invest in training and upskilling of their staff. But with limited resources and time constraints, what sort of assistance can SMEs tap on to keep up with the competition? Brian Stampe from Commonwealth Concepts and Xu Wenshan from SkillsFuture Singapore share their insights in this week’s Money Talks. This episode is brought to you by SkillsFuture Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For small and medium-sized enterprises, going against the big players can seem almost impossible. But what if the big players can help the SMEs to not only survive but thrive? In this week’s Money Talks, Andrea Heng sits down with Yee Wee Tang, managing director of Grab Singapore, and Xu Wenshan from SkillsFuture Singapore to share about the SkillsFuture Queen Bee networks and how industry leaders can further support SMEs. This episode is brought to you by SkillsFuture Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From budget constraints to moving timelines and working with contractors – renovating your home can be a mentally and financially draining process. In this week’s Money Talks, Qanvast co-founder Daniel Lim shares tips on how to navigate the renovation journey without breaking the bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the suburbs of Australia to the snowy resorts in Niseko, Singaporeans are venturing overseas in search of a second property. Whether it’s an investment or to be close to your child in university, the process comes with certain costs and trade-offs. Clarice Lau, head of sales, residential (international project marketing) from Knight Frank Singapore gives Andrea Heng the lay of the land in this week’s Money Talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Claims limits for hospital stays and outpatient treatments will go up - but so will MediShield Life premiums. How can we maximise our MediSave, and what support is available for those who may not be able to afford the rising costs? Dr Cynthia Chen, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health sits down with Andrea Heng on this week’s Money Talks. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore may have one of the best healthcare systems in the world, but this comes at a heavy price. In this week’s Money Talks, Dr Jeremy Lim from NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health explains how early detection of diseases may help lower your healthcare expenses in future. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From defective home appliances to misleading product descriptions, it can be frustrating when your purchases fall short on quality. What rights do customers have when seeking compensation, and when is it all a futile exercise? Linus Ng, chairperson of the CASE Consumer Education Committee and partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw, explains if you can get your money back from errant vendors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether it is taking care of your parents, grandparents or a relative with needs, caregivers have been deemed the “invisible workforce”. What are some of the hidden financial and non-financial costs that come with the role? In this week’s Money Talks, Nabila Hanim shares with Andrea Heng how she manages being the primary caregiver for her ailing grandmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singapore’s stock market has been in the doldrums, struggling to attract and retain listings. For such a competitive economy, why is the stock market so lacklustre? Yang Eu Jin, partner and co-head of RHTLaw Asia’s Corporate & Capital Markets Practice, tells us in this week’s Money Talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second of a two-part series, Love, Bonito co-founder Rachel Lim tells Andrea Heng how her family’s early financial struggles shaped her financial values and why she would advise budding entrepreneurs not to quit their day jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After another record sell-off in the US stock market in early September, should investors start looking at Asian markets and sectors outside of AI? Andrea Heng sits down with Garett Lim, head of partners, Asia at SIX Financial Information and they discuss how investors can reassess their investment strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special two-part series, we sit down with Singapore’s money makers and ask them about their relationship with money. PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From tests to therapy, parents raising a child with special needs require additional resources and careful financial planning. How can they tap on available support? In this week’s Money Talks, Frederic Maury, parent of a special needs child, shares his experiences and advice on how parents can effectively plan for their children’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spending your golden years in a country with a slower pace of life or cooler climate may seem enticing, but it also requires careful financial planning. Joie Lim, Financial Services Director and private wealth consultant at Prudential, shares both financial and non-financial factors to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Studies show that Gen Alpha is set to become the generation with the greatest spending power in history. But how can parents help them cultivate the right financial habits? In this week’s Money Talks, financial coach and mother of two Gen Alpha sons, Michelle Howell, shares tips on how to teach your children about the value of money in an age of digital payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global financial markets were in a spin recently when the Japan's main stock index suffered its worst day in 37 years and stocks on Wall Street faced their sharpest decline in nearly two years. Eddy Loh, chief investment officer of Maybank Group Wealth Management, tells Andrea Heng what this means for economies and for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yes, all of us have a credit score and that number gives a snapshot of your financial health. How do you find your score and make sense of it? In this episode of Money Talks, Wong Sok Quan from Credit Bureau Singapore gives a breakdown on how to read your credit score, and how it can affect your loan options and job opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legacy planning affects everyone, and being open about it can prevent a great deal of pain in the long run. From being transparent about inheritance among family members, to clearing debts, Lionel Wong, associate director of finexis advisory, shares tips on how to conduct your legacy planning smoothly. Editor's Note: This episode of Money Talks has been edited to remove an incorrect reference by our guest to CPF monies when there is no nomination. CPF funds are paid to the Public Trustee's Office for distribution to family members. We apologise for the error. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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