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Chills with TFC

The Financial Coconut

Life is not always about learning from people that you already agree with. We believe perspectives shape a rounder thinker.Join our guests and hosts who consist of seasoned investors, financial analysts, and experts in their field to share more on how you can be smarter with your money and make better financial decisions.We also bring you entrepreneurs who will give you insights and sharing on how they made it and what failed for them.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your

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42:17

I Bought a $790K HDB and then left my $100K Job to...

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2025/09/24

What would you do if you walked away from a six-figure corporate job in your 20s to completely reimagine your life?We sit with Asher Chua, a former workaholic who traded quotas and endless sales calls for something entirely different. He’s experimented with side hustles, built his own consultancy, and even made some bold life decisions while juggling a wedding and buying a home.Here’s a taste of what you’ll hear:- Why he left the comfort of a high-paying tech sales career- How he manages risk while

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40:33

Lost $50K in CFDs. Then Built a Mid 6-Figure...

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2025/09/17

Ever thought investing in small-cap stocks was just too risky? What if the biggest myths about them are hiding the biggest opportunities?We sit down withJames Yeo, Investor and Trainer, Investkaki.com shares how he went from a five-figure wipeout to building a mid six-figure portfolioWhat you’ll hear:- The painful mistake that shaped his investing framework.- How he pivoted from trading to value, then to quality investing.- Why Singapore’s small-cap stocks might hold more potential than most

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39:27

Ex-Workaholic Simulates Retirement with $50k in 38...

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2025/09/10

What if you could retire… in your 30s? Not at the end of your life, but right now? What would you do with that time, and who would you become?Meet Ho Ming Xia, a former chronic workaholic from the high-stakes world of global entrepreneurship, now taking a bold leap into living life on her own terms. Sneak peek:- Why Xia decided to take a "retirement year" at the peak of her career.- How she simulated retirement by living in four cities and balancing work with well-being.- The unexpected lessons she

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38:08

FIRE is not Meaningless! Multi-Millionaire Dividend...

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2025/09/03

Does the FIRE movement unlock freedom—or just another grind?Christopher Ng, Founder, Tree of Prosperity, and one of Singapore’s earliest FIRE adopters, joins us to share:- Why the original FIRE ideas differ from how millennials and Gen Z are practicing it today- The surprising mindset needed to actually enjoy FIRE- The hidden trade-offs of lifestyle compression- How dividends (yes, just one payout changed everything for Chris) can reshape your view of work and money- Why FIRE isn’t meaningless — and

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39:12

Extreme FIRE Enthusiast Gives Up Trading and Prudence...

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2025/08/27

What happens when you slash your spending to just a few hundred dollars a month, quit your stable job, and throw yourself into extreme budgeting and risky ventures?Meet Xuan Kai — physiotherapist by day, YouTuber by night — who once slashed his spending to just $100 a month and quit his job with no backup plan.Hear:- What extreme budgeting really costs you- How risky trades and burnout reshaped his outlook- Why his best investment isn’t in the markets at allRaw, unfiltered, and full of lessons you

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40:21

How an Indonesian Professional Manages Money and...

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2025/08/20

What does it really feel like to be an Indonesian professional building a life in Singapore?We sat with Mickey Salim – a Jakarta-born, Hong Kong-raised marketing tech pro who’s now making her mark in Singapore.From landing a rare internal transfer without a job lined up… to navigating the messy, months-long process of relocating across Asia… Mickey spills the real tea on what it takes to make the move – connections, hustle, and a whole lot of persistence.She shares:- The unexpected advantage she had

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42:49

FIRE with Franchise in Singapore 2025: What NO ONE...

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2025/08/13

Ready to navigate the explosive world of franchising in 2025?We sit with three industry powerhouses who’ve lived and breathed franchising from every angle:Ms Hsien Naidu, CEO, Astreem Consulting Pte Ltd - 20-year franchise guru who’s scaled award-winning brands across AsiaMr Gan Shee Wen, President, Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore), Vice President, Group Sales and Marketing, Koda Ltd and Chief Operating Officer, Commune Lifestyle Pte Ltd - Retail disruptor who conquered China’s

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37:57

38, Building a $4.5M Portfolio, Living a Contrarian...

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2025/08/06

What if everything you’ve been told about success in Singapore is… optional?We sat with one of Singapore’s most talked-about new voices in personal finance and intentional living: 🐢 ContraTurtleWho is ContraTurtle?He’s not a trader. He’s not into get-rich-quick schemes. And no, that turtle mask he shows up in isn’t a gimmick – it’s a philosophy. Inspired by Charlie Munger and powered by AI (yes, really), ContraTurtle is on a mission to challenge the script: graduate, get a job, buy a condo,

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41:11

Ex-CPF Deputy CEO Reveals His Retirement Strategy,...

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2025/07/30

CPF suffers from a universal problem: Complexity.People either ignore it, misunderstand it, or build their 'financial house' on shaky ground..Get a peek behind the curtain from someone who not only helped design the CPF system but also manages his own daily finances (and CPF money) within it.Our guest is former Deputy CEO of CPF – Mr. Chin Heng Soh, who will share more on:- Why CPF is both apowerful foundationand adouble-edged swordfor Singaporeans.- Theboring-but-brilliant investment strategyhe

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43:24

Poly Graduate Starting with $1.5K Salary, on Track to...

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2025/07/23

What does it really take to walk away from a six-figure corporate career… at the peak of your professional game?Today’s guest did just that. He’s a digital marketing veteran turned financial rebel, founder of the Retire by 50 Platform… and he’s got a secret backup plan involving Cambodia.We dive into:🔸 The real reason he left — it wasn’t just burnout.🔸 How he structured his finances, insurance, and investments before quitting.🔸 A surprising property move in Cambodia — what was the thinking? Was

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47:01

Budgetbabe to Millionaire Mummy. Take back control of...

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2025/07/16

From SG Budget Babe to Finance Mummy; Discover how Dawn evolved from extreme frugality to a smarter, life-centric approach to money—balancing career, family, and financial independence.Learn how she went from saving $20,000 on a $2K paycheck to building a million-dollar portfolio, an Amazon bestselling author of ‘Take Back Control of Your Money.’ And why does she say the system is designed to keep you broke.Why listen?Dawn’s no-nonsense wisdom cuts through the noise: “You don’t need a high salary to

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41:40

Rate Cuts, Real Returns: How to Still Find Yield in a...

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2025/07/09

Interest rates dropping? Markets volatile? Where do savvy investors park their cash now?Join host Reggie for a power-packed episode where we reveal:- Why private credit is becoming a go-to for investors seeking yield- How the Australian property market remains resilient despite global uncertainty- What makes real estate-backed loans a safer bet — and how you can get involved with as little as $1,000- Behind-the-scenes insights on risk management, underwriting, and why liquidity isn’t always

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40:33

Real Life $100k Surplus Framework: Chief Actuary's...

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2025/07/02

What if you could retire decades earlier without a CEO’s salary? Meet Alex Lee—former insurance regulator, ex-CFO, and Chief Actuary— he’s the brains behind some of the most critical financial models in healthcare and insurance, and now, he’s spilling the tea on how he retired early without sacrificing security or happiness. He reveals:- The "F-You Money" Mindset:How living below his means gave him the courage to speak truth to power (and why itacceleratedhis career)- Insurance Secrets You’ve Never

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45:19

Is Mixue, Luckin or Chagee the BEST Chinese Beverage...

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2025/06/25

What’s brewing in China’s $46 billion beverage market?From explosive IPOs to cutthroat competition, three giants are rewriting the rules of global F&B dominance. Are they sustainable growth stories or hype-fueled bubbles?Tune in as we decode:- How these brands scale thousands of stores faster than Starbucks while staying profitable?- Tech vs. Tradition: Why your next coffee order might be shaped by AI-driven loyalty apps—and how one company’s data game could outpace Domino’s- Global Ambitions:

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45:50

Healthcare Cost in Singapore is Unsustainable. But is...

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2025/06/18

Ever opened your hospital bill and felt your heart skip a beat? What if everyone paid the same price for healthcare—no copays, no deductibles, no loopholes? We’re diving into a plan that could flip Singapore’s healthcare system upside down… and the shockingly high stakes if we don’t act. You’ll not want to miss this one.Meet Dr. Paul Tambyah, infectious disease specialist, SDP candidate, and healthcare policy mastermind. He’s back in the studio to reveal:- Discover why Singapore’s ‘world-class’

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41:40

Sandwich Generation Woes: How to Protect Your Family...

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2025/06/11

Are you a freelancer struggling with inconsistent income and the fear of unexpected medical bills? Or maybe you're a parent juggling the financial demands of raising children and caring for aging parents?Join us for another TINFA episode (This Is Not Financial Advice), as they tackle YOUR burning questions about financial planning and insurance:Your favourite host, Reggie, aka Chief Financial CoconutDavid Wu, Minimalist in the City and Financial Coach, will be dissecting behavioural finance and how

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44:35

Singaporeans’ China Dream, Career, Business & Family...

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2025/06/04

Ever wondered what it's really like to run a business in China? From surviving the early 2000s recession to building innovative platforms, learn how these two seasoned Singaporean entrepreneurs spent over a decade building their ventures in the world's second-largest economy. Expect raw, unfiltered insights about the real challenges, unexpected opportunities, and what it truly takes to succeed in China's fast-paced business environment.Guests:Roy Lin, Founder, GenTM—13 years in Shanghai, social

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42:18

Where Does Your Money Go? The Tough Talk About SG...

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2025/05/28

Curious how Singapore’s annual Budget comes to life?Tune in as our hosts Reggie and Adrian, author of “No More Bosses,” dive deep with two top minds from the Ministry of Finance (MOF):- Lim Ming Jing (Director, Social Programmes) and- John Koh (Budget 2025 Director and concurrently Director, Security & Resilience Programmes)What’s in store?- Behind-the-scenes revelations on balancing immediate concerns (think CDC vouchers!) with longer-term nation-building.- Why vouchers over cash?- The story

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42:02

Should I still get Integrated Shield Plans today?...

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2025/05/21

Did you know your lifetime healthcare insurance could cost nearly a million dollars?Join special guests as they pull back the curtain on the jaw-dropping mechanics of Integrated Shield Plans:Alex Lee, Chief ActuaryDavid Wu, Minimalist in the City & Financial CoachEddy Cheong, CEO of HavendIn this episode, uncover:Why premiums keep skyrocketing — and the hidden "buffet syndrome" driving your costs up.The real impact ofmedical inflationand how it’s quietly draining your savings.Expert strategies

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40:49

Is Now the Right Time to Buy/Sell/Add SG Banks? Yield...

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2025/05/14

Are Singapore banks the golden ticket to bulletproof investing? Or is the ship sailing just as the storm clouds gather?Join Reggie, your Chief Financial Coconut, and special guest Willie Keng—Founder of DividendTitan.com and a seasoned expert in dividend investing—as they crack open the vault on one of Singapore’s most debated topics: Should you invest in local banks?What you can expect:- The"3-6-3 Rule"that’s kept banks profitable for decades (hint: it’snotwhat you think).- Critical metricsevery

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