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Providend"s Money Wisdom

Fortnightly on Mondays at 8am, Providend’s Money Wisdom will share how you can gain clarity in your own “ikigai decisions” and make wise financial choices to support them. That, to us, is the essence of money wisdom and what we want you to take away from listening to our podcast. Also available in video format on YouTube fortnightly on Thursdays at 8pm. An original podcast produced by Providend Ltd. Do you have any feedback or questions? Reach out to us at communications@providend.com

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27:54

S2E14: The Brain Behind – Mitigating the Conflicts of...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/06/26

Did you know that back in 2013, a panel set up to review the financial advisory industry has rejected an outright ban on commission for financial advisers in Singapore?In this episode, Chris shares his thoughts behind this matter, one that is close to his heart, and also elaborates further as to why the commission-based approach actually makes more economic sense for individuals with less complex needs as well as ways on how we, as consumers, can mitigate this conflict of interest if we choose to

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42:31

S2E13: A Lawyer’s Perspective: Is Wealth Advice Worth...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/06/19

"There have been many bad money decisions because I know how to buy (stocks) but I don't know how to sell!"In many industries like healthcare and legal, it is a norm for people to pay for professional advice. However, when it comes to the wealth industry, many are still hesitant to pay a fee for advice.In this episode, our CEO, Christopher Tan, speaks with Lee Soo Chye, Managing Partner of Wee Swee Teow LLP, on his money journey as well as key traits to look out for in a good adviser, be it in the

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27:04

S2E12: How to Optimise CPF as Part of Your Overall...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/06/12

Are you making the most of your CPF account? In this episode, Isaac discusses the strategies for optimising your CPF accounts and integrating them into your personal wealth plan with Tan Chin Yu, our Advisory Team Lead. Discover valuable tips and insights that will help working Singaporeans and PRs harness the full potential of their CPF monies. Meanwhile, stay tuned for our upcoming episode featuring a special guest!The host, Isaac Ong, is Associate Adviser at Providend, Singapore’s First Fee-Only

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20:04

S2E11: What Investors Need to Know About Private Equity

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/06/05

Aside from conventional investment assets like stocks and bonds, there are other alternative investments that investors can consider. Among these, investing in private equity is deemed to be more sophisticated and while many may have heard about it, not many fully understand how it works.In this episode, Isaac speaks with our Head of Investment, Cheng Chye Hsern, where he shares what investors need to know about private equity and Providend’s view on investing in this asset class.Stay tune for the

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24:08

S2E10: The Brain Behind – Do Not Use Money Meant to...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/05/29

With all the buzz surrounding Singapore Treasury Bills (T-Bills) over the past 18 months due to its rising yields, our CEO, Christopher Tan, took the opportunity to explain the nature of these short-term, risk-free instruments in his latest article on The Business Times.In this episode, he further emphasises the opportunity costs involved especially during a high inflation period like now and shares other inflation-protected assets you can consider for the long term.Stay tune for the next episode

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49:52

S2E9: The Mindset of a DIY Investor Who Achieved FI...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/05/22

We all know Kyith as the brain behind Investment Moats, Singapore's most well read financial blog, but how much do we know about his motivations and money values that led him to where he is today?In this episode, our CEO, Christopher Tan, walks down memory lane with the Chief Editor of Investment Moats and Providend’s very own Senior Solution Specialist, Kyith Ng, as he shares stories of his growing up years and key things to note when making the switch from a DIY investor to engaging a wealth

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25:27

S2E8: Our Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio for...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/05/15

With so many new and exciting investment products on the market now, how do you assess which are suitable to be included in your portfolio?In this episode, our Head of Investment, Cheng Chye Hsern, dives deeper to talk about the careful selection of the fund managers we partner with and the intensive brainwork done behind the scenes to construct our core investment portfolios to effectively capture the returns for our clients in the long run.Stay tune for the next episode where we are joined by a

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32:31

S2E7: The Way Providend Invests for Our Clients

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/05/08

In a competitive investment environment where everyone blindly strives for the highest return, Providend firmly believes that our client's needs drive our investment philosophy and hence the rate of return.In this episode, Isaac speaks with our Head of Investment, Cheng Chye Hsern, where he shares more about Providend’s investment philosophy as well as how it guides us in evaluating and seeking out the financial assets that give our clients the highest probability of reaching their financial

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25:36

S2E6: The Brain Behind – Achieving Contentment Is the...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/05/01

In celebration of his 25 years in the financial industry, our CEO, Christopher Tan shared an epiphany he experienced 2 years after the Global Financial Crisis in a recent article he wrote for the Money Wisdom column on The Business Times.In this episode, Christopher further explains how he applies the philosophy of sufficiency to the different aspects of his life and how it can help one achieve true contentment.Stay tune for the next episode as our Head of Investment joins us!You can find the full

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27:46

S2E5: 4% Rule, Dividend Investing, RetireWell™ -...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/04/24

Making the shift from a saver (while you accumulate) to a spender (while you retire) can be a surprisingly hard part of retirement.In this episode, Isaac speaks with our Client Adviser, Bryan Chan, on the various retirement spending strategies, from the commonly known 4% rule to dividend investing and our very own RetireWell™.We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the next!The host, Isaac Ong, is Associate Adviser at Providend, Singapore’s First Fee-Only Wealth Advisory Firm. View the

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24:25

S2E4: Amidst the Banking Crisis, Should We Be Worried?

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/04/17

Local bank stocks slumped in mid-March amid fears of wider financial contagion globally from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) as well as Credit Suisse's downfall.In this episode, our Research Analyst, Lim Choon Siong, summarises key market events that have happened in the last quarter and explained whythe short-lived market turbulence that followed the US banking crisis in March did not prevent investor optimism leading US stocks higher over the quarter.The host, Isaac Ong, is Associate

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59:22

S2E3: Be Financially Woke Ft. The Woke Salaryman

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/04/10

4 years ago in 2019, The Woke Salaryman was set up with the intention of helping Singaporeans make better financial and life choices through education.In this episode, our CEO, Christopher Tan, speaks with its founders, He Ruiming (the guy who writes) and Goh Wei Choon (the guy who illustrates), to learn more about their interesting money story and how they view the value of wealth advice.Stay tuned for the next episode as we chat with a special guest from our investment team!The host, Christopher

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42:03

S2E2: The Past, Present, and Future of Providend

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/04/03

22 years ago, a group of like-minded people with a conviction to provide conflict-free wealth advice to their clients came together and founded Providend.In this episode, our CEO, Christopher Tan, reminisces the uneasy period to sustain the business in the early years and how we have come so far to where we are today, with a strong corporate culture that emphasises on doing the right thing for our clients.Link to Episode 2: https://providend.com/s2e2-the-past-present-and-future-of-providend/Stay

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35:02

S2E1: Meet Your New Co-host, Isaac Ong!

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/03/27

Here comes the FIRST episode of Providend’s Money Wisdom Podcast Season 2!In this episode, you will get to know more about your new co-host - Isaac Ong, as he shares what he does as an Associate Adviser at Providend, his past experiences in the industry, and what brought him to us.You will also gain insights into our advisory philosophy as well as our unique hiring process through his conversation with our CEO, Christopher Tan.Link to Episode 1:

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S1E50: Two Sides of the Money Equation

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/01/27

“Focusing on the correct side of your money equation will help you not only be financially successful, but also help you finish well in life.”In this episode, I will elaborate both sides of the money equation - left for short-term financial planning decisions and right for long-term investment decisions. - and my views on the YOLO and FIRE ideologies.Important note: Spend more time on the left side of the money equation instead of the right side.The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer

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18:08

S1E49: Legacy Planning for Business

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2023/01/13

“What would happen to my firm, Providend, and my loved ones if I did not make it home?”In this episode, I will share the two main concerns of business owners and the need to plan for your business as early as you can, especially in the areas of its transfer and continuation plan.Important note: As long as the question of who will be the new owner of the business remains unanswered, the future of the business is at risk.The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s

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13:01

S1E48: From Cradle to Mortarboard

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2022/12/30

In this episode, I will share a major flaw inhow many parents plan for their child's educationand his advice on three important questions below:Will what you have already put in place be sufficient to fund your children’s university education?What if your health fails you?What if your kids decide to take a different path?Important note: Think ahead, and if need be, get help from an adviser so you can indeed see your children grow -- from cradle to mortarboard.

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17:03

S1E47: Planning for Your Child's Education

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2022/12/16

In this episode, I will walk you through some of the major considerations of tertiary education in terms of the cost, available courses, education system and more.Important note: Give a child a fish and it will feed him for a day; teach him how to fish and it will feed him for life.The host, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”. View the full list of

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12:46

S1E46: Money Coaching: A Key Ingredient to Financial...

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2022/12/02

In this episode, I will detail the eight money archetypes and why it is essential to find out more about these unconscious patterns, beliefs and behaviours that have made you who you are today.Important note: The key to helping our clients achieve their financial goals is to really ensure that they stick to their wealth or investment plan.The host,Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple

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12:26

S1E45: Relearning Insurance and More

Providend"s Money Wisdom ·

2022/11/25

In this episode, I will once again delve into issues regarding insurance and investment management to emphasise the significance of having these two aspects managed right.Important note: As a wealth advisory firm, we are not dealing with just people’s money but their lives.The host,Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore’s first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”.View the full list of podcast episodes

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