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What does it take to retire early in Singapore? | EP 8
Season 1 Episode 8
What investments do you need to make in order to retire in your 50s in Singapore? Sarah Al-Khaldi sits down with veteran finance journalist Goh Eng Yeow who stopped work full-time when he was 56. He …
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Why medical insurance is the most important type of insurance you need | EP 7
Season 1 Episode 7
Most of us in Singapore are already covered by MediShield Life in case of health emergencies. So do we really need additional medical insurance? It is the first thing you need to buy, says Christophe…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Many of us pay too much: Insurance basics you need to know | EP 6
Season 1 Episode 6
Everyone has insurance - often on the advice of well-meaning friends or insurance agents. But are we paying too much for too little coverage? What's the difference between whole life and term and sho…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Is having and raising children too expensive in Singapore? | EP 5
Season 1 Episode 5
By some estimates – and depending on who you ask – the cost of raising a child in Singapore can be as high as half a million Singapore dollars for one child. How do we balance needs and wants and can…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Love it or loathe it: How to make the CPF work for you | EP 4
Season 1 Episode 4
Singapore residents working here contribute to the Central Provident Fund (CPF). Some think it keeps their hard-earned money locked up but it can also be a tool for investment and a big plank for ret…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
BTO or No: Busting your budget on that first home | EP 3
Season 1 Episode 3
Propnex CEO Ismail Gafoor gives his views on why he thinks resale is better than BTO flats, why saving for a dream home is not a good idea and what all his wealth has taught him about money and happi…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
He plans to retire at 35 with US$1 million in his portfolio | EP 2
Season 1 Episode 2
Financial analyst Christopher Chong who runs the Honey Money SG YouTube channel is 31 years old and on FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early). Sarah Al-Khaldi finds out how much he saves, why he …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Even if you have only S$100 extra, put it to work | EP 1
Season 1 Episode 1
Co-founder of The Smart Investor David Kuo opens our brand-new personal finance podcast, and he drops a few golden rules about how to kick off your journey towards financial freedom, what to do with …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago