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The Financial Coconut Podcast

The Financial Coconut

The Financial Coconut is Singapore’s First Finance Podcast Network. We are focused on covering insights, stories and frameworks around Retirement, Financial Wellness and Income anywhere. If you love what we do, join our email list to stay connected.Feel free to join our communityTelegram group!Whatsapp channelMore of what we do: Link in bio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:29

SME Bosses Reacts To Singapore Budget 2026 #Budget2026

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/17

What happens when rising costs, foreign worker quotas, AI disruption, and global expansion all collide in one national budget?We unpack the real conversations happening behind closed doors: the tensions, the trade-offs, and the tough questions business owners are quietly asking.Here’s what you’ll hear:Why “adapt or be left behind” isn’t just a slogan, and what it really means for SMEsThe hidden pressure of quotas, levies, and wage mandates, are three tools too many?When your best talent becomes your

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1:08:13

TFC Reacts to Budget 2026: Are Singaporeans Better...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/15

TFC Budget Debate Is Back… And This Year, It’s PersonalThe numbers are out. The headlines are loud. But what’s really going on beneath the surface of this year’s Singapore Budget?Before you scroll past another hot take, tune in to the only budget debate you actually need to hear.the TFC crew dives deeper than ever, beyond the vouchers and headline announcements, to unpack what the policies really mean for your job, your family, your future, and yes… your CPF.Meet the PanelReggie - Your “Chief

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54:29

Investing in 2026: How These Finfluencers are...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/11

New year. New market risks. New opportunities most people aren’t even looking at yet.In this episode, we bring together three seasoned investors with completely different strategies to break down how they’re thinking about 2026 - from AI hype to undervalued markets and everything in between.But here’s the twist:They don’t agree. And that’s exactly why you need to hear this.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:Why one investor is quietly preparing for a possible AI reality checkWhere another sees

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46:40

Real, Battle-Tested Marketing Playbook [TBS 49,...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Funnels are dead.“Best practices” might be costing you money.And the strategy that built an 8-figure brand started with just $500.In this episode, we go deep with battle-tested operators who’ve actually built, scaled, and exited, not just theorised on slides.Here’s what you’ll hear (without giving away all the secrets):Why your marketing “funnel” might be completely wrong, and what to think about insteadThe $500 experiment that turned into an 8-figure exit (and the early mistake that nearly derailed

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30:50

Why the Luxury Industry Hires Differently:...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/08

What really makes someone “creative” at work, and can you actually train it?We dive into a conversation that goes way beyond art and design. Kick off the year with a fresh perspective on growth, identity, and what it really takes to stand out in today’s professional world.We’re joined by Priscilla Tang, Luxury Mindset & Career Coach, who brings a unique blend of career coaching expertise and years of experience in the luxury industry, where excellence, precision, and high standards aren’t

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50:44

Empowering Kids to Thrive Financially In a Cashless...

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2026/02/04

Parenting doesn’t come with a guidebook… and neither does raising money-smart kids in today’s world.We’re living in a time where money is invisible - cards, apps, QR codes, tap-to-pay… even watches and rings. So how do we teach children the real value of money when they barely see it?In this episode, host Dawn Cher (Budget Babe) brings together three powerful voices to unpack a question every parent is quietly asking:How do we raise financially confident kids without fear, pressure, or getting it

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47:21

Ergotune: The Risks, Hustle and Timing Behind The...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Tune in with Jake, the Founder of Ergotune, a brand that grew from humble beginnings to a game-changing company in the ergonomic furniture space.Listen as Jake opens up about the trials and triumphs of building a business from scratch, with insights into his journey from coding bootcamps to creating ergonomic solutions like the standing desk and office chairs.What you'll hear:The founding story of Ergotune and its rapid rise from a small startup to a multi-million-dollar company.How Jake and his

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33:43

The Career Advice HR Will Never Tell You: Build...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/02/01

What if you’re doing everything “right” - climbing the ladder, hitting milestones, building stability, but deep down… success still doesn’t feel secure?We dig into a growing mid-career reality: more professionals are quietly building skills outside their job; not because HR asked them to, but because they’re trying to protect their future.Because in today’s world, even the most stable job can start feeling… temporary.This episode’s guests:Dawn - Author of Take Back Control of Your Money and host of

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47:35

The Great Wealth Transfer: How To Do This Well...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Get ready to dive into the complexities of legacy planning and wealth transfer.In this episode, we’ll explore:How to overcome the taboos surrounding legacy planning and bring it up with your loved onesCommon missteps people make when passing on wealth and how to avoid themThe power of starting early with financial education for your kidsPlanning for non-traditional families, including how to secure the future of your petsJoin our dynamic panel of experts who have first-hand experience navigating

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46:24

Do Loyalty Stamp Cards Still Work? We're Here To Find...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/27

What if the loyalty programs you think you understand… are actually built on completely different rules?We sit with a man some in the industry call “the king of loyalty” - the CEO behind one of Singapore’s largest rewards ecosystems. With millions of members and over a million active users every month, he’s got a front-row seat to how consumers really spend, save, and stay loyal.And let’s just say… a lot of what businesses believe about loyalty? Might be totally wrong.Inside this episode, we

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40:01

$5000/Month?! The True Cost of Raising a Child in...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/25

Before kids, you spent freely. After kids, every dollar has a new purpose.But what if the biggest financial shock of parenthood isn't the tuition fee, but something you never saw coming?Join our host, SG Budget Babe, as she sits down with three parents from vastly different life stages to uncover the raw, unvarnished truth about how raising a family fundamentally reshapes your financial world and your emotional well-being. This isn't just about diapers and college funds, it's about the invisible

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1:02:40

From 6 Rooms to 10,000 Keys: Real Estate IPO Story...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Welcome to the first episode of our brand new series, The IPO Circle!We’re joined by Eugene Lim, Founder & CEO of The Assembly Place, a leading co-living company that’s revolutionising the real estate industry. From humble beginnings with just six rooms to managing over 3,500 keys across Singapore, Eugene shares his journey, challenges, and plans for the future.What to Expect:The Assembly Place's journey: from its inception to becoming a key player in the real estate sector.Scaling Up: How did

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41:32

The Startup Teaching Kids Robotics Using Chopsticks...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/20

They didn’t start with a fancy lab, big funding, or a “Silicon Valley” playbook.They started with scrappy prototypes, real classrooms, and a question that hits hard:Why is quality STEM education still not accessible to every kid?If you’ve ever been curious about startups, education, or what it takes to build something real (literally hardware), this one’s for you.We sit with Adam and Kai from Stick’ Em - the startup that’s been making headlines for teaching kids to build robots using something you’d

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52:36

The 100-Year Life: Is Your Retirement Plan Still...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/18

"How would you spend the extra 20 years?"It's not a hypothetical question anymore; it's a demographic certainty. We are all living longer, and the traditional three-stage life of study, work, retire is officially obsolete. But what does a 100-year life truly look like, and how do we prepare for a future that is fundamentally different from the one our parents knew?Dive into the seismic shift of longevity, exploring the financial, career, and personal implications of a life that stretches far beyond

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33:46

Ex–Dollars & Sense Co-Founder Shares the Advice No...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/14

We sit with Ex Co-Founder of Dollars and Sense, Dinesh Dayani, a long-time personal finance thinker and investor, to unpack how technology, experience, and hard-earned humility have completely reshaped the way he approaches money.From the quiet impact of AI on how we consume financial advice, to early investing wins that felt like genius (but weren’t), this conversation challenges some of the most common assumptions people make about wealth, investing, and lifestyle choices.In this episode, we touch

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45:31

A Look Into The Business of Sustainable Dopamine Hits...

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2026/01/13

What if nightlife didn’t start at midnight… but at sunrise? What if music wasn’t just entertainment… but a tool for community, wellness, and human connection?Hear from a founder who’s quietly re-engineering how people gather, move, and feel, without following any traditional playbookOur guest:👉Christopher Shearmon, Managing Director of Wild Pearl StudioA former corporate professional turned community builder, Christopher blends music, movement, and intentional experiences to create events that

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36:26

Workplace Harassment in Singapore: What’s Illegal -...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/11

What if harassment at work no longer looks the way you expect?It’s no longer just whispered comments in corridors or uncomfortable meetings behind closed doors. Today, it can show up in Slack messages, WhatsApp chats, LinkedIn posts — and sometimes in ways that are subtle enough to make you question your own instincts.Dive into a topic many experience, but few openly talk about: workplace harassment and bullying in the digital age.We explore:How workplace harassment has quietly shifted from physical

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40:45

Childhood Shapes Our Money Habits, How To Do Better...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/07

What if the way you spend, save, or stress about money… was shaped long before you earned your first paycheck?In this special live podcast episode, we unpack the invisible stories behind our money habits, the ones formed at the dinner table, in childhood homes, and during moments we didn’t even realise mattered.This isn’t a “how to get rich” conversation.It’s about why we think and feel the way we do about money, and how that quietly shows up in our lives and our children’s lives.In this episode, we

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40:53

When Family and Business Collide: A Difficult...

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/06

What happens when the second generation takes the reins of a family business?We dive into the incredible journey of Presto Drycleaners, led by Chan Wei Tian, a former software engineer turned dry cleaning visionary.Key Highlights:Tech Meets Tradition: Chan Wei Tian shares the unique story of how he left the tech world to take over the family business, breathing new life into it with cutting-edge solutions.Viral Video Moment: Discover what happens when your business goes viral and how it impacts both

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28:35

AI Can Do the Work — But It Can’t Do This [W&S 151]

The Financial Coconut Podcast ·

2026/01/04

In today’s fast-paced world, AI is not just reshaping industries; it’s redefining what it means to be skilled and indispensable in the workplace. But with all the buzz about automation and job loss, what does this really mean for you?Can you still be a "human who can't be replaced"?With experts Peck Hoon Low, Senior Career Coach at General Assembly, and Tamanna Bilandi, Practice Tech Lead & Recruitment Team Lead at Adecco, we explore the evolving definition of "skill"—from technical expertise to

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