If you have questions, suggestions, thoughts, or concerns please send us a text! Borrow From Yourself, Not the Bank — IUL 101 Most people are trained to chase a loan before they build a plan. This episode flips the script. We unpack how a properly structured Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policy can become your personal capital reservoir—so you can fund opportunities, handle emergencies, and keep momentum without begging a bank for permission. Two guest hosts walk through the mechanics in plain...

China and ASEAN have just taken their trade partnership to the next level with the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area 3.0. Two decades in the making, this upgraded pact now reaches into digital trade, green energy, and supply chain connectivity. Is it a bold step toward regional resilience and openness, or a deepening reliance on China amid rising global tensions? The big questions: Who really benefits, and how will this shape ASEAN’s role on the global stage? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong

Digital currencies are moving beyond the fringes and into the heart of financial markets. Banks and asset managers are starting to explore their potential, yet adoption comes with questions around regulation, infrastructure, and risk.How ready are institutions to embrace this new landscape? What hurdles lie ahead? And what could the mainstreaming of stablecoins mean for the future of finance in Asia? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to William Lau, Head of Markets and Account Management,

StaffAny is a workforce management platform purpose-built for businesses that rely on hourly and shift-based teams. Designed to bridge the gap between operations and HR, StaffAny helps companies streamline scheduling, time tracking, attendance, and payroll processes, all in one integrated solution. By combining real-time data, smart automation, and a mobile-first experience, StaffAny empowers teams across industries like F&B, retail, and logistics to reduce admin work, lower labor costs, and

Singapore shares moved higher today even as most Asian markets traded lower. The Straits Times Index was up 0.4% at 4,458.06 points at 2.35pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, after the US office-focused Reit posted distributable income of US$30.4 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, down 14.8 per cent from US$35.7 million in the previous corresponding period. Elsewhere, from how

🏦 SoFi just dropped a blockbuster earnings report, blowing past expectations with record revenue, and the market is cheering its ambition to be a 'financial supermarket' complete with crypto trading and AI tools. But is this a rocket ship or a high-priced mirage? On this episode of D-Risk, we dive into the central conflict: the stock is soaring high above its fundamental fair value of $13.54, and while options traders are wildly bullish on a move to $35, a massive contingent of bears is dug in,

Futures weaker again but bounce off lows; cash sharply lower; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders sharply lower.

Grains higher again on trade deal hopes; China buys US soybeans; weather still dry in US southern plains.

Fund companies, media outlets, and even advisors are constantly vying for your attention to sell you products and services. So how do you learn to cut through the noise and make the decisions that are right for you? In a two-part episode, Paul covers these topics and teaches you how to develop confidence in your financial goals and the plan that will help you get there. Listen along to hear how Nobel Prize-winning strategies can help you understand how goals, plans, and products can all work

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3324: Nick Maggiulli explores how the personal finance world is shifting from emotional storytelling and appeals to authority toward logic-driven, evidence-based insights. By comparing this evolution to the transformation seen in martial arts through the rise of the UFC, Maggiulli shows why data, not dogma, is now winning hearts, and

🚀 Is NVIDIA a rocket ship or a bubble? Today on D-Risk, we dive deep into the chip giant defying gravity, with fresh data as of October 29th, 2025. Explosive new partnerships and staggering revenue projections have sent the stock soaring to a new high, and Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish. But here's the conflict: our cold, hard valuation models are screaming a warning, suggesting the price is wildly overvalued. We'll break down the contradictory technical signals, the all-in bullish

market-moving events. The spotlight is on tech with earnings from heavyweights like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and ServiceNow set to hit after the bell. The Fed announcement and Chair Powell’s press conference are front and center today, followed by U.S.–China trade talks at tomorrow’s APEC Summit. Markets are leaning into a positive narrative—particularly across the tech sector—while energy, healthcare, and materials trail behind. We’ll break down the earnings movers, from CAT and GE Healthcare to

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Friday 24 October 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. BHP’s US-China balancing act RBA downplays mining boom Aldi sales surge Super Retail feels shareholder wrath NZ wild weather Join our free daily newsletter here for your chance to win Fear & Greed merch! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, “I should be further ahead by now”: tackling the comparison trap. Get the episode from

Do you still think Bitcoin is “just code” and can’t possibly have any real value? In this episode of 'Bitcoin False Info Helpline' Myles helps a boomer understand where bitcoin gets its value from. Many people struggle to understand how something intangible can have intrinsic value, especially when it doesn’t come backed by gold, government, or guns. In this episode, a skeptical caller gets a mind-shifting explanation of what truly gives Bitcoin its power. In this episode find out: ...

The friendly bacteria bringing balance back to your Gut. Naturopath Mel from Nat Med explains the importance of Probiotics and what we need to be consuming to ensure they're able to do their job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve seen them: The YouTube “experts” promising passive income with one ETF. The Instagram reels that say “This is the investment you need.” The flashy “money coaches” selling €297 blueprints to financial freedom. You’ll learn: • The subtle difference between education and manipulation • Why “it worked for me” is not a strategy — it’s a story • And how to protect your money (and your confidence) from hype disguised as help Listen now — your future self will thank you. 🔥 Start Here Free

Send us a text Ever open a thick investment packet and think, “Yeah… not reading all that”? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Steven breaks down the Private Placement Memorandum, or PPM, that long, legal-looking document most new investors ignore (but really shouldn’t). If you’re in tech and starting to look at private real estate deals, funds, or syndications, this episode will show you what actually matters in a PPM, what to watch out for, and how to tell if a deal makes sense for y...

Fall is often a tough time for investors. The S&P 500 has declined during September 55% of the time since 1928, far more often than any other month of the year. This year’s setup is potentially perilous, with the S&P 500 at record-high levels and sporting lofty valuations despite economic and political uncertainty. So, perhaps now more than ever, investors should review their portfolios to ensure they have recently been rebalanced and reflect their risk tolerance.&...