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BT Money Hacks

The Business Times

Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful personal financial tips with expert guests. Hosted by Howie Lim. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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12:35

S1E182: Employee financial well-being can impact...

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2024/09/01

Companies should start placing a higher priority on both employee mental and financial well-being because the better your workers are, the better your company will be as well. How true is that and when did it become an employer’s responsibility to care for its employees’ finances? Howie Lim speaks to So Sin Ting from Endowus, Theodoric Chew from Intellect and Paul Gordon from Aon to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets experts to break down useful financial tips. Highlights of the

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16:25

S1E181: Is a soft or hard landing for the US economy...

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2024/08/25

With the US economy giving everyone whiplash in recent times and the Fed poised to cut interest rates, what does this all mean for your investments? Howie Lim speaks to Charu Chanana, head of FX Strategy and global market strategist at Saxo to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, Howie Lim gets experts to break down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:43 How the US economy is doing so far 04:30 Which scenario will be better for you? 09:02 Where exactly the US economy is headed

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13:05

S1E170: Are you repeating your parents’ bad money...

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2024/05/19

How much do our parents' money habits shape our own financial behaviour? Turns out, quite a lot. In this episode, host Lee Kim Siang sits down with Audrey Tan, co-founder of PlayMoolah, a financial education company, to talk about how the money narratives we inherit hold us back from achieving our financial goals. Plus, we hear from Edwin Ooi, senior financial advisory specialist at MoneySmart, about the shocking results from their recent survey. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the

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18:35

S1E169: How to start investing in forex: BT Money...

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2024/05/05

Ready to dive into the exhilarating world of forex, but not sure where to start? In this episode, Lee Kim Siang speaks to Charu Chanana, head of FX strategy at Saxo to answer all your questions, from understanding currency pairs to managing risk effectively. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:40 Pros and cons of forex vs equities 04:17 Understanding leverage in forex trading 06:51 Forex

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16:56

S1E166: Is this another Bitcoin bubble? BT Money...

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2024/03/31

Bitcoin is having a major comeback this year. Not only have prices more than doubled, there are now funds tracking the cryptocurrency in the US stock exchanges. But some are worried this could be the beginning of another bubble.Are we looking at another Bitcoin bubble, or is the cryptocurrency here to stay? Lee Kim Siang sits down with Coinhako’s Kelvin See for insights. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of

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10:57

S1E165: Are luxury watches a viable investment? BT...

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2024/03/17

Watches are one of the most popular buys for wealthy Singaporeans. If you’ve seen one up close, you can see why they’re such beloved works of art. But can they pull their weight as investments?BT’s Lee Kim Siang sits down with Nick Lim, director of second-hand dealer Chuan Watch to get to the bottom of this. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:37 Pros and cons of watches as

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16:29

S1E164: How to stop fighting about money: BT Money...

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2024/03/03

You know how it goes: It’s been a long, stressful week. On a whim, you decide to treat yourself to a massage. Your partner gets salty. A fight ensues. How do you avoid this? Lee Kim Siang hears from one couple who’s figured it out.Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:22 Planning for big ticket purchases 04:09 Balance financial, emotional and physical responsibilities 07:24 Financial

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18:37

S1E163: I’ve been laid off. What now? BT Money Hacks...

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2024/02/18

Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out.Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:13 Singapore’s employment law provides limited protections for retrenchment 07:51 How Lazada fumbled their latest round of layoffs 12:01 How to negotiate your exit

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13:22

S1E162: Cashing in on Lunar New Year: BT Money Hacks...

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2024/02/04

It’s that time of the year again, where time-honoured tradition lines our red packets (and pockets) with cash. What’s the best way to make the most of our ang-bao money? Howie Lim finds out. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 03:08 Importance of planning your finances 04:16 Saving is not sufficient 05:37 Understanding your needs versus wants 06:49 Step-by-Step guide to using your ang-bao

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13:20

S1E161: What should Budget 2024 bring to the table?...

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2024/01/28

These are trying times and all eyes are on Budget 2024, especially since rumours abound that it could be an ‘election Budget’. Howie Lim finds out what various industry experts think. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:26 New tax incentives for corporates 05:31 To boost sustainability efforts 06:16 GE and elevated cost of living 08:12 Have Budgets done enough already? 10:31 What if wish

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19:24

S1E160: Stablecoins to balance volatile crypto...

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2024/01/14

A trend in 2024 could be institutional players showing a keen interest in issuing their own stablecoins. And it’s a move that has been welcomed by the digital asset sector. Howie Lim gets insights from Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:06 What exactly is a stablecoin 03:20 Stablecoins’ role in the larger ecosystem 06:37 Stablecoin

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18:23

S1E159: How profitable will 2024 be? BT Money Hacks...

BT Money Hacks ·

2023/12/31

How will the markets be in 2024 and where should we park our money in order for the markets to treat us well? Howie Lim gets insights from Hugh Chung from Endowus, Phil Waters from OANDA and Daniel Peris from Federated Hermes. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:03 Implications of the Fed's recent pause in rate hikes 07:12 How retail investors should position themselves 09:32 Outlook for

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18:45

S1E156: Have no fear, wealth is here! BT Money Hacks...

BT Money Hacks ·

2023/11/19

Why let fear stop you from retiring early, from being financially free or salary independent? Fear of investing is something you can overcome. Howie Lim gets insights from Hugh Chung, chief investment advisory officer, Endowus, David Fergusson, CEO, Atlas Consolidated and Paul Ng, senior financial services director, PhillipCapital. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:22 Fear of losing

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18:47

S1E155: Dividend investing - compelling income...

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2023/11/05

The world economy is expected to grow by 3.0% in 2023, before slowing down to 2.7% in 2024. But that doesn’t mean your investments should slow too. Howie Lim finds out how dividend investing could help from David Kuo, The Smart Investor, Josh Duitz, abrdn and Howard Silverblatt, S&P Dow Jones Indices. Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:20 Dividend investing’s continued growth 06:57

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S1E154: Not all loans are bad? BT Money Hacks (Ep 154)

BT Money Hacks ·

2023/10/29

With stigma still surrounding personal loans, is it ever a good idea to take out a loan? Did you know just applying for a loan will hurt your credit score and how can you tell if a loan offer is legitimate? Howie Lim gets insights from Bryan Chan of Providend and Nima Karimi from Lendela. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 00:52 Is taking a loan ever financially wise? 03:10 Challenges getting a

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17:35

S1E153: Whiskey investing ageing nicely: BT Money...

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2023/10/15

Are whiskey investments worth looking into in volatile times? Are they a lucrative alternative investment? What’s the difference between bottle and cask/barrel investing? Howie Lim gets insights from Anthony Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Vinovest and Maxwell Nee, Managing Partner of the OENO Wine & Whisky Investment Fund. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 02:25 Inflection point in whiskey

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16:52

S1E152: Investing during recession can be rewarding:...

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2023/10/01

Is investing during a recession a good idea? Can it be rewarding? How do we fight natural instincts to become more conservative because the best investments may not be what we expect? Howie Lim gets insights from Francis Tan, investment strategist at UOB Private Bank’s chief investment office. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:02 Market developments to watch 03:36 What approach to take in

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16:46

S1E151: The not so bumpy path to financial freedom:...

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2023/09/17

Financial stability, financial independence, financial abundance, financial freedom! The terms just get more complicated or is it just semantics? Does one mean the other and how can we get there? Howie Lim gets insights from Stephanie Chiaw, financial services associate director, PhillipCapital and Adriana Chia, senior vice president, CX and research at Singlife. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the

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19:20

S1E150: Stay invested or be a loser: BT Money Hacks...

BT Money Hacks ·

2023/09/03

With inflation seemingly persistent and global economic conditions looking like they could worsen, how do we steel ourselves to stay invested? Stay invested we must because who wants to be a loser? Howie Lim gets insights from Samuel Rhee, Chairman and CIO at Endowus. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:13 In or out in this current climate? 03:38 In, even when markets dive 08:11 Beating

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14:13

S1E149: Active investing equals financial...

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2023/08/20

Salary independence, active investing, FIRE. How can we be sure any of them work to get us to financial independence? Howie Lim gets the skinny from Sabrina Gan, Fidelity International’s Head of Southeast Asia and Country Head of Singapore. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation: 01:48 Passive vs. active investing debate moot? 03:02 Is active investing required to retire well? 05:06 How active

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